High School Special Education (Multiple Disabilities) Paraeducator 2526 SY at Spotsylvania County School District

Spotsylvania County Public Schools is seeking student-focused dedicatedParaeducators to assist teachers and other professional practitionersby providing instructional support in self-contained classrooms with students who have special needs (Autism Developmental Delays Multiple Disabilities Learning Support and Behavior Support) whose educational needs are not met by a general education environment.Essential Job Functions:Assist 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 needs/toilet trainingFollows established procedures for monitoring and redirecting student behavior when supervising small groupsMaintains and organizes students instructional materials and/or cumulative filesAdminister and/or 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 Experience:RequiredHigh School Diploma or GEDA minimum of two (2) years working with children within an instructional educational or related settingSpecial Requirements:Special 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 Schools:Comprised 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 athttps:// 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 compensation awarded for credits earned toward advanced degrees.Benefits Eligibility:EligibleTogether we prepare our students for their future. We look forward to welcoming you to the#WeAreSpotsyteam.Spotsylvania County Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to non-discrimination in the record and background checks will be completed after an offer is made. Key Skills Events,IT Audit,Land Survey,Accountancy,Contract Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1