2026-2027 PFES Connections - Before/After School Aide

Montgomery County Public Schools is accepting applications for a Connections Before/After School Instructional Aide position that is available at Price''s Fork Elementary School.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

The Connections Instructional Aide assists the Connections program coordinator by working with elementary aged students on educational and enrichment activities. The position requires both before and after school work hours on MCPS school days and additional work hours as needed on non-school days. The aide works a flexible schedule on school days during the school year. On non-school days or during the summer months, the aide may work additional hours as needed and approved. The position allows the aide to work up to 25 hours per week.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Successful completion of an associate degree, 48 semester hours of college from an accredited college or university or a passing score on the Para-Professional Assessment Exam
• Ability to perform tasks requiring moderate physical strength
• Ability to cooperate with other staff members
• Ability to adapt to changes in the work environment
• Dependability and punctuality required
• Ability to respond to emergencies in support of students and school operations
• Have the physical ability to repeatedly lift heavy objects (20+ lbs.) as needed
• Ability to support school functions and community activities as deemed necessary

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Possess strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills
• Possess effective verbal and written communication skills
• Possess the personal characteristics necessary for working effectively with students, teachers, and parents
• Ability to be dependable and punctual

SALARY: $17.00 - $29.81 per hours; depending on experience

FLSA Status: Non-exempt

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

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