2026-2027 Paraprofessional- Instructional Aide -EMES

Montgomery County VA School District•Christiansburg, VA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Montgomery County Public Schools in Virginia is now accepting applications for a Paraprofessional - Instructional position that is available at Eastern Montgomery Elementary School for the 2026-2027 school year. The Instructional Aide assists teachers in presenting and reinforcing instructional objectives by working with individual students or small groups to help them achieve the skill level expected of the class.

Requirements

Completion of an associate degree or 48 semester hours of college or a passing score on the Paraprofessional Assessment Exam
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Ability to learn to operate and maintain a wide variety of instructional equipment
Excellent reading, writing, and computation skills
Demonstrated personal characteristics necessary for working effectively with students, teachers, and parents
Ability to be dependable and punctual
Experience in fostering an inclusive learning environment

Responsibilities

Assists teachers in presenting and reinforcing instructional objectives by working with individual students or small groups to help them achieve the skill level expected of the class.

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.
Employee Sick Leave Bank - Employees earning sick leave may elect to join our Sick Leave Bank which allows employees to access days in the event of a catastrophic or long term illness when the employee has exhausted all other leave available.
Collective Bargaining - MCPS and MCEA have a collective bargaining agreement that establishes shared expectations and responsibilities, creates clear workday guidelines, protects professional time, and promotes fairness, teamwork, and respect.