Preschool Administrative Paraprofessional

Henry County; Martinsville (VA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Henry County Public Schools in Martinsville, VA seeks a Preschool Administrative Paraprofessional to support the HCPS preschool program across elementary schools. This role strengthens parent engagement and serves as a home-school liaison to families.

Responsibilities include coordinating parent meetings, assisting in classroom activities, and helping with assessments and data collection for Virginia's Quality Birth to Five System. 12-month position with strong collaboration in a school setting.

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree or 48 credit hours or ParaPro exam completed.
• Fluent in Spanish is preferred but not required.
• Must hold a valid driver’s license.
• Knowledge of district policies and office procedures is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Supports preschool program in collaboration with teachers and administrators.
• Serves as home-school liaison to promote parent engagement.
• Coordinates parent meetings, communicates with families, and links to community resources.
• Helps plan and schedule preschool activities and meetings.
• Assists with data collection for preschool initiatives and program enrollment.
• Observes HighScope curriculum implementation and supports classroom needs.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Skills

Spanish language preferred

Effective communication

Computer data entry

Word processing

Accounting basics

Independent work

Education

Associate’s Degree or 48 credit hours or ParaPro

ParaPro examination passing score

Valid driver’s license

Spanish language proficiency preferred

Job description

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Preschool Administrative Paraprofessional

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This job is also posted in Henry County Public Schools

Job Details

Job ID: 5946212
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Sep 30, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Jan 4, 2027

Job Description

Classification Title:Preschool Administrative Paraprofessional

Department:Elementary

Pay Grade:Classified Salary Scale (C2)

FLSA Status:Non-Exempt

Supervisor:Curriculum Coordinator

GENERAL STATEMENT OF JOB

The individual in this position is responsible for working with teachers and administrators to provide support for the HCPS preschool program in all elementary schools. The Preschool Administrative Paraprofessional will build relationships with our preschool families to serve as a home-school liaison to promote parent engagement. This position is a 12-month position.

SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Essential Functions:

• Supports the mission and vision of Henry County Public Schools.
• Serves as parent/school liaison for preschool families.
• Communicates with parents and assists them with needs, including connecting them with community resources.
• Assists in coordinating parent engagement for preschool families.
• Answers and returns parent phone calls.
• Contacts parents as needed regarding their child’s needs.
• Coordinates parent-teacher meetings as needed.
• Assists in coordinating and scheduling monthly preschool meetings.
• Assists in coordinating teacher and assistant participation in conferences.
• Assists in coordinating HighScope training for teachers and assistants.
• Participates in VDOE webinars and conferences as needed.
• Coordinates ordering and distribution of materials for preschool.
• Coordinates and distributes all materials for the VALLS-PreK and the PK VKRP assessments.
• Administers preschool assessments as needed.
• Assists in collecting data for Virginia’s Quality Birth to Five System and assists teachers and parents regarding this initiative.
• Assists in coordinating the application process for preschool enrollment.
• Visits preschool classrooms regularly to observe the implementation of the HighScope curriculum and identify needs.
• Assists in building positive relationships with students while engaging and facilitating learning in a supportive environment.
• Assists with planning parent/child activities at each school.
• Assists with home visits as needed.
• Informs principals and supervisors of any needs in the preschool program.

Additional Duties:

• Performs other related work as required.

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND TRAINING

• Associate’s Degree from an accredited college or university or completion of 48 credit hours from an accredited college or university or passing score on the ParaPro examination.
• Or an equivalent level of education and experience.
• Fluent in Spanish is preferred but not required.
• Must hold a valid driver’s license.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND STANDARDS REQUIRED

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of District policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of general office procedures and equipment.
• Skill in effective communication, both verbally and in writing.
• Skill in the use of computers for data entry, word processing, and/or accounting purposes.
• Ability to present information clearly and concisely in verbal and written form.
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with other District employees and the general public.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Physical Requirements :

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The work is sedentary to light work which requires exerting up to 30 pounds of force occasionally and/or exerting up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force to move objects frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Work is performed while standing, sitting and/or walking. Requires the ability to communicate effectively using speech, vision, and hearing. Requires the use of hands for simple grasping and fine manipulations. Requires bending, squatting, crawling, climbing, reaching. Additionally, the following physical abilities are required:

• Reaching: Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction.
• Pushing or Pulling: Using upper extremities to press against something with steady force in order to thrust forward, downward or outward. Using upper extremities to exert force in order to draw, haul or tug objects in a sustained motion.
• Grasping: Applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm.
• Handling: Picking, holding, or otherwise working, primarily with the whole hand.
• Feeling: Perceiving attributes of objects, such as size, shape, temperature or texture by touching with skin, particularly that of fingertips.
• Manual Dexterity: Picking, pinching, typing, or otherwise working, primarily with fingers rather than with the whole hand as in handling.
• Repetitive Motion: Substantial movements (motions) of the wrist, hands, and/or fingers.

Work Environment :

The work is performed mostly indoors, within a specialized classroom environment or in student homes, which may vary widely in cleanliness, layout, temperature, and noise levels. Staff may encounter pets, tobacco smoke, or other environmental variables.

Position Type: Full-Time
Salary: $32,707 to $45,701 Per Year
Job Categories:

Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Human Resources
• 3300 Kings Mountain Road
• Martinsville, Virginia 24112
• Phone: [phone]
• Fax: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]