2026-2027 Paraprofessional- Instructional Aide -EMES

Young World Physical Education; Elliston (VA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Anthem Medical Plans

Ameritas Vision Plan

Delta Dental Plan

EAP program

Job summary

Montgomery County Public Schools in Virginia is accepting applications for a Paraprofessional - Instructional position at Eastern Montgomery Elementary School for the 2026-2027 school year. The Instructional Aide assists teachers by working with individual students or small groups to reinforce lesson objectives and help students reach expected skill levels.

Qualifications include an associate degree or 48 college hours, strong communication abilities, and experience supporting inclusive learning

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.

Responsibilities

• The Instructional Aide 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.

Skills

Oral and written communication

Reading and writing

Dependable and punctual

Inclusive learning environment

Working with students/teachers/parents

Education

Associate degree / 48 semester hours

Tools

Instructional equipment operation

Job description

Montgomery County School District [VA] Eastern Montgomery Elementary School - Elliston, Virginia Open in Google Maps

2026-2027 Paraprofessional- Instructional Aide -EMES

Montgomery County School District [VA] Eastern Montgomery Elementary School - Elliston, Virginia Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Montgomery County Public Schools - VA

Job Details

Job ID: 5863440
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Jul 31, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

Montgomery County Public Schools in Virginia is now accepting applications for a Paraprofessional - Instructional position that is available at Eastern Montgomery Elementary School for the 2026-2027 school year.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Instructional Aide 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: $26,077.50- $45,727.05 annually; with benefits; commensurate with experience

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.
• Employee Sick Leave Bank - Employees earning sick leave may elect to join our Sick Leave Bank which allows employees to access days in the event of a catastrophic or long term illness when the employee has exhausted all other leave available.
• Collective Bargaining - MCPS and MCEA have a collective bargaining agreement that establishes shared expectations and responsibilities, creates clear workday guidelines, protects professional time, and promotes fairness, teamwork, and respect. MCPS is currently the only school division in Southwest Virginia with a collective bargaining agreement.

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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

[phone]

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $26,077.50 to $45,727.10 Per Year

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Susan Compton , HR Specialist and Administrative Asst to HR Director
• School Board Office
• Christiansburg, Virginia 24073
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]