Instructional Assistant-kg (MTES)

Middletown Elementary School; Middletown (VA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Frederick County Public Schools' Middletown Elementary School in Middletown, Virginia is hiring an Instructional Assistant-kg (MTES). This full-time, 10-month (183 days) position starts for the 2026-2027 school year and offers a salary range of $24,980 to $41,133 per year.

Qualifications include prior experience as an instructional assistant in a public school setting or working with groups of children, plus meeting Title I paraprofessional requirements (high school diploma or equivalent and one

Qualifications

• Experience in a public school setting preferred.
• Good reading, writing, and computation skills; strong written and oral communication.
• Must meet Title I paraprofessional requirements: high school diploma or equivalent plus one of the options listed.

Skills

Instructional assistant experience

Reading/writing/computation

Communication skills

Basic computer skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Two years of study (48 credits)

Associate's degree or higher

Parapro Assessment (ETS)

Job description

Frederick County Public Schools Middletown Elementary School - Middletown, Virginia Open in Google Maps

Instructional Assistant-kg (MTES)

Frederick County Public Schools Middletown Elementary School - Middletown, Virginia Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Frederick County Public Schools

Job Details

Job ID: 5934008

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Sep 21, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Qualifications:

• Previous experience as an instructional assistant in a public school system or experience working with groups of children preferred.
• Basic reading, writing, and computation skills; good written and oral communication skills; basic computer skills preferred.
• Applicants must meet the requirements for a Title I paraprofessional, including:
  • Must have a high school diploma or its recognized equivalentand
  • Must have metoneof the following options:
    • Completed two years of study (48 credit hours) at an institution of higher education;or
    • Holdan associate's (or higher) degree;or
    • Have passed the Parapro Assessment through ETS.

Proof of highly qualified certification must be attached to your application to be considered for this position.

Pay Rate:

Instructional AssistantGradeC2b Salary Scale(credit is based on years of full-time experience in a related position)

Assignment:
Full time / 10 months / 183 days

Start Date:

This position is effective with the2026-2027 school year.

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $24,980 to $41,133 Per Year

Contact Information

• Human Resources Department Employment Team
• 1415 Amherst Street
• Winchester, Virginia 22601
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]