Special Education Paraeducator (REACH Program) - 26/27 SY

Spotsylvania County School District • Fredericksburg, VA

16h • Onsite

About The Position

Spotsylvania County Public Schools' Office of Special Education is seeking a Paraeducator to support the REACH Program. The REACH program is a transitional, life skills, and vocational post-secondary opportunity for students with intellectual disabilities in Spotsylvania County. This position will support students in all phases of life by providing recreational, social, and career opportunities within the school and community environments.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• Ability to successfully complete and maintain a Basic First Aid and CPR certification

Nice To Haves

• Associates Degree from an accredited college or university
• A minimum of two (2) years working with children within an instructional, educational or related setting

Responsibilities

• Assist students with the organization and completion of daily work assignments
• Assist in maintaining a safe, nurturing, and healthy atmosphere, which may include assisting students with social skill development, personal hygiene, toiletry needs/toilet training
• Follows established procedures for monitoring and redirecting student behavior when supervising small groups
• Maintains and organizes students instructional materials and/or cumulative files
• Administer and/or assist with preparing for various assessments for students as necessary
• Uses special skills (i.e. sign language, transliterating, advanced computer training) to assist in two-way communication between the teacher and the student as necessary
• Performs additional non-instructional duties including, but not limited to, cafeteria duty, bus duty, hall duty, and office duty

Benefits

• 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)
• employer paid Life Insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED