2026-2027 AES Paraprofessional - Special Education

Montgomery County VA School District•Christiansburg, VA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Auburn Elementary School in Montgomery County Public Schools, Virginia, is seeking a Special Education Paraprofessional. This role supports students with disabilities, aged 3 to 21, in accessing general or adapted curricula across various settings. The primary goal is to enhance student independence and meet their educational, social, emotional, and functional needs. The paraprofessional will maintain student dignity, safety, and supervision, working with one or more students throughout the school day.

Requirements

Minimum of two years of 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.

Nice To Haves

Training that enables the paraprofessional to lift/transfer students from one location to another.
Training that enables the paraprofessional to provide medical/self-care needs (i.e., hand washing, feeding, diapering, etc.) in certain classrooms.

Responsibilities

Assists teachers in preparing instructional materials and activities to support students with disabilities.
Assists in providing accommodations and modifications as outlined in the student’s Individualized Education Program (IEP).
Assists students in reinforcing material through repetition and practice.
Prepares and maintains files and reports, and assists with data collection.
Assists teacher(s) in performing specific duties or undertaking specialized tasks.
Assists in providing individual and small-group instruction to adapt the curriculum to students' abilities.
Assists in reinforcing and maintaining student behavior standards as set by the teacher.
Assists the teacher in creating a conducive learning environment appropriate to student maturity and interests.
Supports individual or small groups of students with special needs instructionally, behaviorally, and physically to help them learn life skills.
Assists in maintaining the cleanliness of learning spaces (e.g., washing dishes, wiping surfaces, laundry, refilling items).
Assists with instructing students on the use of technology or augmentative communication devices.
Provides supervision in all areas of the school setting and assistance to children as necessary, concerning physical and behavioral needs.
Checks students’ work for compliance with teacher instructions, providing feedback without doing the work for the student.
Assists students with content area skills (math, reading, writing, spelling, history, etc.), which may include reading aloud.
Demonstrates confidentiality when maintaining individual student records.
Helps maintain order in the classroom and monitors students to keep them on task according to behavior management plans.
Performs other duties as assigned.

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.