2025-2026 Paraprofessional- Instructional - Gilbert Linkous Elementary School

Montgomery County VA School District; Blacksburg (VA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Anthem Medical Plans

Ameritas Vision Plan

Delta Dental Plan

Carilion EAP

Generous Employee Leave Benefits

Virginia Retirement System

Job summary

Montgomery County Public Schools in Virginia is accepting applications for a Paraprofessional - Instructional position at Gilbert Linkous Elementary School.

The role assists teachers by working with individual students or small groups to reinforce instructional objectives and help students reach the class's skill level. The position is a full-time, on-site role with benefits and a salary commensurate with experience.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or 48 semester hours of college, or passing score on Paraprofessional Assessment Exam.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to learn to operate and maintain instructional equipment.
• Excellent reading, writing, and computation skills.
• Demonstrated personal characteristics for working with students, teachers and parents.
• Dependable and punctual.
• Experience fostering an inclusive learning environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist teachers in presenting and reinforcing instructional objectives.
• Work with individual students or small groups to help achieve skill levels.

Skills

Oral communication

Written communication

Reading

Writing

Computation

Punctuality

Dependable

Inclusive learning environment

Education

Associate degree or 48 semester hours

Passing Paraprofessional Assessment Exam

Tools

Instructional equipment

Job description

Paraprofessional - Instructional

Gilbert Linkous Elementary School

2025 - 2026 School Year

Montgomery County Public Schools in Virginia, is now accepting applications for a Paraprofessional - Instructional position that is available at Gilbert Linkous Elementary School.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Instructional Paraprofessional assists teachers in presenting and reinforcing instructional objectives by working with individual students or small groups to help them achieve the skill level expected of the class.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Completion of an associate degree or 48 semester hours of college or a passing score on the Paraprofessional Assessment Exam
• Candidates should possess excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to learn to operate and maintain a wide variety of instructional equipment
• Candidates should possess excellent reading, writing, and computation skills
• Demonstrated personal characteristics necessary for working effectively with students, teachers, and parents
• Ability to be dependable and punctual
• Have experience in fostering an inclusive learning environment

FLSA Status

Non-exempt

SALARY:

$24,175.21 - $38,853.34 annually; with benefits; commensurate with experience and pro-rated to start date

BENEFITS:

• Anthem Medical Plans - Multiple options available for comprehensive medical and prescription coverage
• Ameritas Vision Plan - Coverage includes eye exams, lenses, frames, and contact lenses
• Delta Dental Plan - FREE Delta Dental coverage for employees, spouses, and families
• Carilion EAP - FREE Confidential Employee Assistance Program providing support for mental health, legal, financial concerns, and crisis support available to employees and their families
• Generous Employee Leave Benefits - MCPS offers leave benefits for PT and FT employees, including paid sick leave, personal leave, funeral leave, and annual leave. Employees can also join a sick leave bank for extended medical absences, and earn wellness leave.
• Virginia Retirement System (VRS) - Full-time employees are eligible for the VRS and enrolled in Group Life Insurance at no cost. MCPS contributes a certain percentage to your individual retirement account.

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CLOSING DATE

Open until filled

EEO Statement:

The Montgomery County School Board is an equal opportunity employer, committed to nondiscrimination in recruitment, selection, hiring, pay, promotion, retention, or other personnel action affecting employees or candidates for employment. Therefore, discrimination in employment against any person on the basis of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, political affiliation, status as a veteran, and genetic information (including family medical history) is prohibited. Personnel decisions shall be based on merit and the ability to perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, when necessary. The Montgomery County School Board shall provide facilities, programs and activities that are accessible, usable and available to qualified disabled persons. Further, the Montgomery County School Board shall not discriminate against qualified disabled persons in the provision of health, welfare and other social services

The following persons have been designated to handle inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies:

Director of Human Resources and Assistant Director of Human Resources

750 Imperial Street, SE, Christiansburg, VA 24073

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