Spotsylvania County Public Schools is seeking a student-focused and encouraging Paraeducator to monitor and provide instructional support to students within In-School Suspension classrooms. Our ISS Paraeducators serve as role models and mentors to students, encouraging positive behavior and contribution to a welcoming school environment.

Make a difference in your community - Apply today to join the #WeAreSpotsy team!

Essential Job Functions:

• Assists students with the organization and completion of daily work assignments within In-School Suspension (ISS) classrooms
• Reviews in-school suspension policies and procedures, including student behavior expectations
• Monitors student completion of ISS assignments; assists with evaluating and testing students when necessary
• Provides instructional assistance, feedback and mentorship to students when necessary
• Follows established procedures for monitoring student behavior when supervising small or large groups
• Monitors students whereabouts and observes student safety; refers problems to the Teacher or School Administrator
• 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
• Performs other duties as assigned by School Administration

Click here to read the full Job Description for this role.

Education and Experience: 

• High School Diploma or GED
• A minimum of two (2) years working with children within an instructional, educational or related setting

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. 

So what sets us apart? Choosing SCPS means joining a highly collaborative team of professionals who inspire, challenge and support one another to be their very best everyday. As a team member, you become part of something much bigger - Your success directly influences our student's success. Here, YOU make a difference. 

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

Together, we prepare our students for their future. We look forward to welcoming you to the #WeAreSpotsy team.

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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.