Job Details:MCPS is an innovative educational community. We value diversity, and we are committed to equity and inclusion. MCPS empowers learners to realize success in an ever-changing global society through collaboration with communities, families, staff, and students. MCPS provides a safe, engaging learning environment and intentional exposure to positive social, emotional, and academic experiences.Our mission at Montgomery County Public Schools is to engage, encourage, and empower our students, staff, and community.Nestled in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Montgomery County offers a range of lifestyles, from bustling towns to rural communities. Virginia Tech and nearby Radford University provide many arts, cultural, STEM, and athletic opportunities, and the universities also attract a large international community. The region has been voted one of the best for raising a family, working in technology, and starting a business.Montgomery County offers a high quality of life with a low cost of living. One of the region's strengths is its easy access to outdoor adventure. You can kayak the New River, bike the Huckleberry Trail, swim in Claytor Lake, or hike the Appalachian Trail in just minutes from your doorstep. For more urban pursuits, Roanoke, Charlotte, and Washington D.C. are not far away.Job Description:Paraprofessional - InstructionalGilbert Linkous Elementary School2025 - 2026 School YearMontgomery County Public Schools in Virginia, is now accepting applications for a Paraprofessional - Instructional position that is available at Gilbert Linkous Elementary School.GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:The Instructional Paraprofessional 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.QUALIFICATIONS
Completion of an associate degree or 48 semester hours of college or a passing score on the Paraprofessional Assessment Exam
Candidates should possess excellent oral and written communication skills
Ability to learn to operate and maintain a wide variety of instructional equipment
Candidates should possess excellent reading, writing, and computation skills
Demonstrated personal characteristics necessary for working effectively with students, teachers, and parents
Ability to be dependable and punctual
Have experience in fostering an inclusive learning environment
FLSA Status: Non-exemptSALARY: $24,175.21 - $38,853.34 annually; with benefits; commensurate with experience and pro-rated to start dateBENEFITS:Anthem Medical Plans - Multiple options available for comprehensive medical and prescription coverageAmeritas Vision Plan - Coverage includes eye exams, lenses, frames, and contact lensesDelta Dental Plan - FREE Delta Dental coverage for employees, spouses, and familiesCarilion EAP - FREE Confidential Employee Assistance Program providing support for mental health, legal, financial concerns, and crisis support available to employees and their familiesGenerous 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.You may visit the link below for quick access to your employee benefits portal page. Look around to find your offered policy information, claim forms, search for a provider, and more.CLOSING DATE: Open until filledEEO 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 servicesThe following persons have been designated to handle inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies:Director of Human Resources and Assistant Director of Human Resources750 Imperial Street, SE, Christiansburg, VA 24073(540) 382-5100
