Career Readiness Paraeducator - 26/27 SY

Career Readiness Paraeducators prepare students for work-based learning WBL experiences and the world of work by facilitating interview skills applicationresume support workplace tours career speakers internships externships and service learning experiences. This position helps students develop the communication and engagement skills to effectively connect with future employers.Essential Job FunctionsConnects students to career opportunities based on individual interestsskills and coordinates work-based learning opportunities for students on and off campus.Supports and partners with school counselors as students complete WBL experiences based on their academic and career plans.Promotes and manages requests via the Naviance web-based information system to connect SCPS high school students with employers and community mentors to provide meaningful WBL opportunities.Collaborates with teachers to disseminate information on WBL programs and opportunities for students.Maintains required documentation for WBL experiences collects and submits participant data on scheduled deadlines in required reporting format.Establishes relationships with business and local workforce agencies for the purpose of increasing the number and quality of WBL experiences available to SCPS students.Communicates regularly with stakeholders including parents businesses and community partners.Clickhereto read the full Job Description for this role.Education and ExperienceRequiredHigh School Diploma or GEDPreferredAssociates Degree from an accredited college or universityA minimum of two 2 years working with children within an instructional educational or related settingAbout 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.Additional compensation awarded for credits earned toward advanced degrees.Benefits EligibilityEligibleTogether 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.