Paraprofessional - Special Education - Blacksburg High School

Paraprofessional
- Special Education
- Blacksburg High School

Montgomery County Public Schools (VA) – Blacksburg High School, Blacksburg, Virginia.

Job : 5828410

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Jul 13, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Montgomery County Public Schools in Virginia is accepting applications for a secondary Special Education Paraprofessional position available at Blacksburg High School for the  school year.

General Responsibilities:

The paraprofessional, under the supervision of a special education teacher, supports students with disabilities ages 3 through 21 to access the general or adapted curriculum in a variety of settings to increase independence and meet educational, social, emotional, and functional needs. The paraprofessional may work with one or more students throughout the school day, maintaining the dignity, safety, and supervision of students with disabilities while promoting independence.

Education and Experience:

Applicants must have a minimum of 48 completed college credits 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.

Essential Tasks:

The following duties are typical for a paraprofessional position. There may be additional duties related to the role. This description is not all-inclusive and administration reserves the right to revise the job description at any time.

• Assists teachers in preparing instructional materials/activities to support instruction of students with disabilities
• Assists in providing accommodations and modifications as written in the student’s Individualized Education Program
• Assists students to reinforce material already presented through targeted support; prepares and maintains files and reports; assists with data collection
• Assists teachers in performing specific duties or undertaking specialized tasks; assists in providing individualized and small-group instruction to adapt the curriculum to students’ abilities
• Assists in reinforcing and maintaining standards of student behavior as established by the teacher
• Assists the teacher in creating an environment conducive to learning appropriate to students’ maturity and interests
• Supports individual or small groups of students with special needs instructionally, behaviorally, and at times physically to develop life skills
• Assists with maintaining cleanliness of learning spaces (e.g., cleaning, organizing supplies) as needed in certain classrooms
• Assists with instructing students on use of technology or augmentative communication devices
• Provides supervision in all areas of the school and assists students as needed to support physical and behavioral needs
• Checks students’ work for compliance with teacher instructions and provides feedback
• Assists students with content area skills (math, reading, writing, spelling, history, etc.), which may include reading aloud to the student
• Demonstrates confidentiality when maintaining individual records and helps maintain classroom order
• Monitors students to stay on task as per the classroom behavior plan or individual student plans
• Other duties as assigned

Physical Requirements:

This is light work with exertion up to 20 pounds occasionally, up to 10 pounds frequently, and a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects; some medium work up to 50 pounds occasionally. Includes stooping, kneeling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fine manipulation, stairs, and repetitive motions. May require the ability to lift/transfer students and, in some classrooms, to assist with medical/self-care needs.

Reasonable Accommodations: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential tasks.

Work Environment:

Work is primarily in a classroom setting with exposure to illnesses, classroom management duties, and ongoing monitoring. Work involves small-group and one-on-one instruction and transitions, with possible exposure to outside elements during transitions, field trips, and recess.

FLSA Status: Non-exempt

Salary: $26,077.5…