What are the responsibilities and job description for the Spotsylvania Elementary School General Education Paraeducator - 26/27 SY position at SPOTSYLVANIA ELEMENTARY?
*Advertised salaries are reflective of the 2025-2026 School Year and will be updated after 2026-2027 School Year budget approval.*
Spotsylvania County Public Schools is seeking student-focused, dedicated Paraeducators to assist teachers and other professional practitioners by providing instructional support to further enhance the efficiency and productivity of educational environments.
Essential Job Functions:
- Assists 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, answering/making telephone calls, and basic troubleshooting.
- Performs additional non-instructional duties including, but not limited to, parent pick up/curbside duty, cafeteria duty, bus duty, hall duty, office duty, and class coverage, as necessary.
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Education and Experience:
Required
- High School Diploma or GED
- A minimum of two (2) years working with children within an instructional, educational or related setting
- Ability to successfully complete and maintain a Basic First Aid and CPR certification
Preferred
- Associates Degree from an accredited college or university
About Spotsylvania County Public Schools:
Comprised of 31 schools and home to a diverse student population of over 24,000, 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 at https://www.spotsylvania.k12.va.us/.
Employment Terms: Employment 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 Eligibility: Eligible
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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.
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