Spotsylvania County Public Schools is seeking student-focused dedicatedParaeducatorsto assist teachers and other professional practitioners by providing instructional support to further enhance the efficiency and productivity of educational environments.Essential Job FunctionsAssists students with the organization and completion of daily work assignments.Follows the direction and guidance of classroom teachers to support instruction of students using prescribed programs and established curriculum.Assists with evaluating and testing students.Works with small groups of students in various subject areas.Follows established procedures for monitoring student behavior when supervising small or large groups.Monitors students whereabouts and observes student safety.Performs routine clerical duties such as copying typing answeringmaking telephone calls and basic troubleshooting.Performs additional non-instructional duties including but not limited to parent pick upcurbside duty cafeteria duty bus duty hall duty office duty and class coverage as necessary.Clickhereto read the full Job Description for this role.Education and ExperienceRequiredHigh School Diploma or GEDA minimum of two 2 years working with children within an instructional educational or related settingAbility to successfully complete and maintain a Basic First Aid and CPR certificationPreferredAssociates Degree from an accredited college or universityAbout 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 Day contract at a minimum of 7.5 hours worked per day. This position is evaluated annually.Benefits EligibilityEligible_____Together 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.A workplace that values unique perspectives fosters belonging and ensures opportunities for all to thrive.