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Paraprofessionals - District Wide
Job in
Pulaski, Pulaski County, Virginia, 24301, USA
Listed on 2026-06-02
Listing for:
Pulaski County Schools
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-06-02
Job specializations:
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Education / Teaching
Elementary School, Child Development/Support, Special Needs / Learning Disabilities, Teacher Assistant/ Paraprofessional
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Support Staff/Paraprofessional General Education
- All Schools
Date Posted:
5/18/2026
PERSONNEL VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
Pulaski County Public Schools
Paraprofessionals - Elementary
May 18, 2026
General Description
The Paraprofessional assists teachers and school staff in providing instructional, behavioral, and clerical support to help students achieve academic and social success. The paraprofessional works under the supervision of a licensed teacher and supports the educational program by assisting with classroom activities, student supervision, instructional interventions, and daily student needs.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Assist teachers with instructional activities in individual, small group, and classroom settings.
- Provide academic support and reinforcement of teacher-directed lessons and interventions.
- Supervise students in classrooms, cafeterias, hallways, playgrounds, buses, and other school settings as assigned.
- Assist with classroom organization, preparation of instructional materials, copying, filing, and maintaining records.
- Support students with behavioral, emotional, social, and/or physical needs as directed.
- Monitor and document student progress, behavior, and participation.
- Assist students with assignments, technology, and classroom activities.
- Help maintain a safe, positive, and orderly learning environment.
- Communicate effectively and professionally with teachers, administrators, students, parents, and staff.
- Maintain confidentiality regarding student information and records in accordance with FERPA and school division policies.
- Assist with arrival, dismissal, lunch duty, and other assigned supervisory duties.
- Participate in training programs, staff meetings, and professional development activities as required.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the principal or designee.
- Ability to work effectively with children, particularly those with disabilities.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Patience, flexibility, and ability to remain calm in challenging situations.
- Ability to follow written and oral instructions from supervising staff.
- Basic knowledge of instructional strategies and behavior management.
- Commitment to maintaining student dignity, respect, and inclusion.
Required Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED equivalent.
- Ability to work effectively with students, staff, and the public.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism.
- Associate degree, college coursework, or experience working with children in an educational setting preferred.
- Experience supporting students with special needs, behavioral interventions, or instructional support preferred.
- Must meet Virginia Department of Education paraprofessional requirements when applicable.
- Elementary school classroom and campus settings.
- May require lifting, positioning, or physically assisting students with mobility or personal care needs.
- May involve exposure to bodily fluids when assisting with personal care.
Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) status: Non
-Exempt
Months/Days/Hours: 10 months, 182 days, 7 hours per day
Salary Scale: Paraprofessional
Benefits: Standard Employee Benefit
Pay Scales can be found at: https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).- Salary Scale is TBD
Current qualified employees of Pulaski County Public Schools complete an Internal Application with employee number reference
The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding Board Policy GB:
Equal Employment Opportunity/ Non-discrimination:
Director of Personnel and Human Resources Richard Thomas rthomas .
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You may also contact Human Resources at: Human Resources Support Email
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY:
The Pulaski County School Board is an equal opportunity employer, committed to nondiscrimination in recruitment, selection, hiring, pay, promotion, retention or other personnel actions affecting employees or candidates for employment. Therefore, discrimination in employment against any person on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, political affiliation, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, age, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, marital status, status as a veteran, genetic information or disability is prohibited.
Personnel decisions are based on merit and the ability to perform essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation.
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