2025-2026 Paraprofessional - Preschool Initiative - Belview Elementary School

Montgomery County VA School District • Christiansburg, VA

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About The Position

Montgomery County Public Schools in Virginia, is now accepting applications for a Paraprofessional - Preschool Initiative position that is available at Belview Elementary School beginning on January 7, 2026. PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES: Assists teachers in achieving teacher objectives by working with individual students or small groups to help students achieve the skill levels of the class as a whole. Acquire 15 hours of early childhood professional development during each working school year.

Requirements

• Successful completion of at least 48 semester hours of college from an accredited college or university or a passing score on the Paraprofessional Assessment Exam
• Possess strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills
• Possess effective verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to learn to operate and maintain a wide variety of instructional equipment
• Experience or have working familiarity with Google Drive for instruction, collaboration and course work
• Possess the personal characteristics necessary for working effectively with students, teachers, and parents
• Dependability and punctuality required

Responsibilities

• Assists teachers in achieving teacher objectives by working with individual students or small groups to help students achieve the skill levels of the class as a whole.
• Acquire 15 hours of early childhood professional development during each working school year.

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees