Spotsylvania County Public Schools is seeking student-focusedSpecial EducationParaeducatorsto assist teachers and other professional practitioners by providing instructional support in self-contained classrooms.Essential Job FunctionsAssist students with the organization and completion of daily work assignmentsAssist in maintaining a safe nurturing and healthy atmosphere which may include assisting students with social skill development personal hygiene toiletry needstoilet trainingFollows established procedures for monitoring and redirecting student behavior whensupervising small groupsMaintains and organizes students instructional materials andor cumulative filesAdminister andor assist with preparing for various assessments for students as necessaryUses special skills i.e. sign language transliterating advanced computer training to assist in two-way communication between the teacher and the student as necessaryPerforms additional non-instructional duties including but not limited to cafeteria duty bus duty hall duty and office dutyClickhereto read the full Job Description for this role.Education and ExperienceHigh School Diploma or GEDA minimum of two 2 years working with students within an instructional educational or related settingSpecial RequirementsSpecial education teachers assigned to work with students with emotional disabilities should have been trained in MANDT methodology and should receive additional training as appropriate annually.About Spotsylvania County Public SchoolsComprised of 31 schools and home to a diverse student population of over 24000 Spotsylvania County Public Schools is one of the largest School Divisions in the Commonwealth of Virginia.The financial benefits of working for Spotsylvania County Public Schools include a competitive salary monthly PTO accrual robust healthcare benefit plans enrollment or transition into the Virginia Retirement System VRS with defined contributions and potential employer match FMLA and Short-Term Disability leave Tuition Reimbursement Employee Assistance Programs EAPs and employer paid Life Insurance.To learn more about Spotsylvania County Public Schools please visit our website athttpswww.spotsylvania.k12.va.us.Employment TermsEmployment may be offered as a 10-Month 185 Daycontract at a minimum of 7.5 hours worked per day. This position is evaluated annually.Additional compensation awarded for credits earned toward advanced degrees.Benefits EligibilityEligibleTogether we prepare our students for their future. We look forward to welcoming you to theWeAreSpotsyteam._____Spotsylvania County Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to non-discrimination in the workplace.Criminal record and background checks will be completed after an offer is made.ly.