Paraprofessional

Scott Memorial Middle; Wytheville (VA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Wythe County Public Schools is seeking a Paraprofessional at Scott Memorial Middle School in Wytheville, Virginia. The role supports classroom teachers, assists with student activities, and maintains confidentiality of records.

182 days per year, salary determined by the 2026-2027 Salary Scale, and starting date to be determined. Qualified candidates should be at least 21 years old, possess a high school diploma or GED, and be able to follow written and oral directions.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• High School diploma or GED equivalent required.
• Accurately follows oral and written directions.
• Ability to work with students and support instructional objectives.

Responsibilities

• Assists classroom teachers in performing duties and specialized tasks to support instruction.
• Records test data as assigned.
• Performs clerical duties and maintains records with confidentiality.
• Works with small groups or individuals to reinforce material.
• Provides programmed practice activities and repetitions.
• Assists students with instructional activities using computers.
• Escorts students to classes and activities as needed.
• Guides independent study under teacher direction.
• Assists with students with disabilities and meal routines.
• Participates in in-service training.
• Performs other duties as required by teachers or principal.

Education

High School diploma or GED equivalent

Job description

Paraprofessional

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Job Details

Job ID: 5779534

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Jun 12, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

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 nondiscrimination policies: Director of Personnel and Human Resources or School Social Worker: 1570 W. Reservoir Wytheville, VA 24382, 276-228-5411.

You may also contact these individuals at:

https://wythe.k12.va.us/cms/One.aspx?portalId=433983&pageId=2352681

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.

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required