2026-2027 PARAPROFESSIONAL - ELEMENTARY - SPECIAL EDUCATION

Montgomery County Public Schools Virginia is now accepting applications for elementary Special Education Paraprofessional positions that may become available in the division for the 2026-2027 school year.

Please note this is a continuous recruit posting to build an applicant pool for all schools. As positions become available all qualified applicants with complete application files will be considered. Should a specific location job be posted you may also be required to apply to that posting.

General Responsibilities

The paraprofessional under the supervision of a special education teacher supports students with disabilities ages 3 through 21 to access the general or adapted curriculum in a variety of settings in order to increase the independence of the student and meet their educational social emotional and functional needs. The paraprofessional may work with one or more students throughout the school day. This involves maintaining the dignity safety and supervision of students with disabilities while striving to promote independence.

Education and Experience

Applicants must have a minimum of two years college experience OR successfully completed Parapro Assessment. Individuals who do not meet these qualifications will not be considered. Parapro assessment can be completed with MCPS by appointment.

Essential Tasks

The following duties are typical for a paraprofessional position. There may be extra duties which are not listed below that logically relate to the paraprofessional position. Other duties may be required and assigned. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job it is not all-inclusive and administration reserves the right to revise the job description at any time.

• Assists teachers in preparing instructional materials and activities to support the instruction of students with disabilities
• Assists in providing accommodations and modifications as written in the students Individualized Education Program
• Assists students to reinforce material already presented through special efforts and repetitions
• Preparing and maintaining files and reports as well as assisting with data collection
• Assists teachers in performing specific duties as assigned or undertaking specialized tasks
• Assists in providing individual and small-group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of students abilities
• Assists in reinforcing and maintaining standards of students behavior created and implemented by the teacher
• Assists the teacher in creating an environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students
• Assists the teacher to support individual or small groups of students with special needs instructionally behaviorally and at times physically to assist them in learning skills for life
• Assists in caring for the cleanliness of the learning spaces by periodically washing dishes wiping surfaces laundry refilling items etc. based on environmental needs in certain classrooms
• Assists with instructing students on use of technology or augmentative communication devices
• Provides supervision in all areas of the school setting and assistance to children as necessary as it pertains to physical and behavioral needs
• Checks students work for compliance with teachers instructions i.e. provides feedback to the student on missed items but does not do the work for the student
• Assists students with content area skills math reading writing spelling history etc. which may include reading aloud to the student
• Demonstrates confidentiality when maintaining individual records for each student
• Helps maintain order in the classroom monitors students to keep them on tasks as specified in the classroom teachers behavior management plan or for individual student behavior plans
• Performs other duties as assigned

Physical Requirements

This is light work requiring the exertion of up to 20 pounds of force occasionally up to 10 pounds of force frequently and a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects and some medium work requiring the exertion of 50 pounds of force occasionally up to 20 pounds of force frequently and up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects work requires stooping kneeling reaching standing walking pushing pulling lifting fine manipulation of objects using hands fingers going up down stairs and repetitive motions sometimes for extended periods of time occasionally running may be required to keep students in proximity vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels visual acuity is required for preparing and analyzing written or computer data and determining the accuracy and thoroughness of work and observing general surroundings and activities the worker is subject to inside and outside environmental conditions and noise. This position may require training that enables the paraprofessional to lift transfer students from one location to another in order to assist with daily living needs skills. In certain classrooms this position may also require training that enables the paraprofessional to provide medical self-care needs i.e. hand washing feeding diapering etc. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential tasks.

Work Environment

Work is primarily in a classroom setting inside environment exposure to illnesses such as colds and flu classroom management needs of instructing and guiding multiple students work environment is a combination of instruction to small groups and 1 on 1 multiple activities going on at once quiet assignments and interactive assignments and on-going monitoring. Exposure to outside elements may occur during transitions field trips and recess.

Salary and Benefits

• FLSA Status: Non-exempt
• Salary: $24,175.32 - $38,853.32 annually with benefits commensurate with experience
• Salary may change due to 2026-2027 budget considerations
• 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.

Closing Date and EEO Statement

• 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.

Contact Information

• 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
• 540 382-5100