2026-2027 Paraprofessional - Special Education - MBES

Montgomery County VA School District • Blacksburg, VA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Montgomery County Public Schools in Virginia is hiring a Special Education Paraprofessional at Margaret Beeks Elementary School for the 2026–2027 school year. Under the supervision of a special education teacher, the paraprofessional supports students with disabilities ages 3 through 21 in accessing the general or adapted curriculum in a variety of settings. The role promotes student independence while supporting educational, social, emotional, and functional needs. The paraprofessional may work with one or more students throughout the school day and is responsible for maintaining their dignity, safety, and supervision.

Applicants must have at least two years of college experience (48 semester hours) or have successfully completed the ParaPathways assessment. Applicants who do not meet either qualification will not be considered; the assessment can be completed with MCPS by appointment.

This position is primarily classroom-based and includes instruction and supervision in small-group and one-to-one settings. Some classrooms may require training to assist with student transfers and daily living or medical/self-care needs. The role is non-exempt. Salary is $26,077.50–$45,727.05 annually, commensurate with experience and prorated to the start date. The position includes benefits.

Requirements

• At least two years of college experience (48 semester hours), or successful completion of the ParaPathways assessment.
• Applicants who do not meet the education or assessment qualification will not be considered.
• Training may be required to lift or transfer students and assist with daily living needs and skills.
• In certain classrooms, training may be required to provide medical or self-care support, such as hand washing, feeding, or diapering.

Responsibilities

• Assist teachers in preparing instructional materials and activities for students with disabilities.
• Help provide accommodations and modifications specified in students’ Individualized Education Programs.
• Reinforce previously presented material through additional practice and repetition; prepare and maintain files and reports; and assist with data collection.
• Perform specific duties or specialized tasks assigned by teachers.
• Assist with individual and small-group instruction to adapt curriculum to students’ abilities.
• Reinforce and maintain student behavior standards established and implemented by the teacher.
• Help create a learning environment appropriate to students’ maturity and interests.
• Support students with special needs instructionally, behaviorally, and, when needed, physically, to help them learn life skills.
• Help maintain clean learning spaces, including washing dishes, wiping surfaces, doing laundry, and replenishing supplies when classroom needs require.
• Assist students in using technology and augmentative communication devices.
• Supervise students throughout the school setting and assist with physical and behavioral needs as necessary.
• Check students’ work against teacher instructions and give feedback without doing the work for them.
• Assist students with content-area skills, including math, reading, writing, spelling, and history; this may include reading aloud.
• Maintain confidentiality when handling individual student records.
• Help maintain classroom order and monitor students’ attention and behavior according to classroom or individual behavior plans.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Multiple Anthem medical plan options, including prescription coverage.
• Ameritas vision coverage, including eye exams, lenses, frames, and contact lenses.
• Free Delta Dental coverage for employees, spouses, and families.
• Free confidential Carilion Employee Assistance Program support for mental health, legal, financial, and crisis concerns for employees and their families.
• Employee leave benefits for part-time and full-time employees, including paid sick, personal, funeral, and annual leave; employees may also join a sick leave bank and earn wellness leave.
• Full-time employees are eligible for the Virginia Retirement System and enrollment in Group Life Insurance at no cost; MCPS contributes a percentage to the employee’s individual retirement account.
• Optional Employee Sick Leave Bank membership for employees earning sick leave, providing access to leave for catastrophic or long-term illness after other available leave is exhausted.
• Collective bargaining agreement with shared expectations and responsibilities, clear workday guidelines, protected professional time, and an emphasis on fairness, teamwork, and respect.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree