Paraprofessional

Wythe County Public Schools; Wytheville (VA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Wythe County Public Schools in Wytheville, VA is seeking a Paraprofessional to assist teachers and support students with instruction and activities.

Starting date to be determined; Employment is full-time for 182 days per year; duties include records, clerical tasks, assisting with small groups, guiding independent study, and supervising students in various settings.

Candidates must be at least 21, have a high school diploma or GED, and be able to follow directions and maintain confidentiality.

Qualifications

• Is at least 21 years of age.
• Successful candidates must be highly qualified.
• Accurately follows oral and written directions.
• Effectively controls a group, independent of an immediate supervisor.
• Previous school-based experience with children is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Assists classroom teacher(s) in performing specific duties as assigned or undertaking specialized tasks to achieve and enhance instructional objectives.
• Records test data as assigned.
• Performs clerical duties and assists with maintaining various records and files. Files, test scores, and related records are kept confidential.
• Works with small groups or individuals to reinforce materials introduced by the teacher(s).
• Provides programmed practice activities and repetitions.
• Works with computers to assist students with instructional activities.
• Assists with large group activities.
• Escorts students to special classes, library, physical education, etc.
• Guides independent study and other work as assigned by teacher(s).
• Advises teacher(s) on students’ problems (instructional or behavioral).
• Assists students with disabilities, loading and unloading buses.
• Assists students or an assigned student with breakfast, lunch, snacks, clean up, lavatory, clothing, personal hygiene, and wash-up routines.
• Encourages students to continue special tasks as practiced in OT & PT if appropriate.
• Maintains confidentiality of student and school-related information.
• Participates in in-service training programs as assigned.
• Performs other duties as required by the assigned teacher(s) or principal.

Skills

21 years age

Highly qualified

Follows directions

Group management

Experience with children

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Paraprofessional

Job Details

Job ID: 5886568

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Aug 14, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Position Type: Full-Time

Location: 1570 West Reservoir St, Wytheville, VA 24382

Website: http://wythe.k12.va.us

Job Description

PERSONNEL VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

Paraprofessional

Wythe County Public Schools

August 14, 2026

Preferred Qualifications:

• Is at least 21 years of age.
• Successful candidates must be highly qualified.
• High School diploma or GED equivalent required.
• Accurately follows oral and written directions.
• Effectively controls a group, independent of an immediate supervisor.
• Previous school-based experience with children is preferred but not required.

Performance Responsibilities:

• Assists classroom teacher(s) in performing specific duties as assigned or undertaking specialized tasks to achieve and enhance instructional objectives.
• Records test data as assigned.
• Performs clerical duties and assists with maintaining various records and files. Files, test scores, and related records are kept confidential.
• Works with small groups or individuals to reinforce materials introduced by the teacher(s).
• Provides programmed practice activities and repetitions.
• Works with computers to assist students with instructional activities.
• Assists with large group activities.
• Escorts students to special classes, library, physical education, etc.
• Guides independent study and other work as assigned by teacher(s).
• Advises teacher(s) on students’ problems (instructional or behavioral).
• Assists students with disabilities, loading and unloading buses.
• Assists students or an assigned student with breakfast, lunch, snacks, clean up, lavatory, clothing, personal hygiene, and wash-up routines.
• Encourages students to continue special tasks as practiced in OT & PT if appropriate.
• Maintains confidentiality of student and school-related information.
• Participates in in-service training programs as assigned.
• Performs other duties as required by the assigned teacher(s) or principal.

Terms of employment: 182 days per year

Salary to be determined by the2026-2027 Salary Scale

Notice of Non-Discrimination

The Wythe County School Board is committed to nondiscrimination with regard to sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, ancestry, age, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, military status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law, political affiliation, and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. This commitment prevails in all of its policies and practices concerning staff, students, educational programs and services, and individuals and entities with whom the Board does business.

The following persons have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: Director of Personnel and Human Resources or School Social Worker: 1570 W. Reservoir Wytheville, VA 24382, 276-228-5411.

For further information on notice of nondiscrimination, visit https://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ocr/index.html for the address and phone number of the office that serves your area, or call 1-800-421-3481

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required