Position Type:
Support Staff/Paraprofessional - General Education
Date Posted:
7/15/2026
Location:
New River Valley Reset
Job Title: Paraprofessional
Location: New River Valley Reset
Reports To: Classroom Teacher and Building Administrator
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Position Type: Part-Time/Up to 29 Hours Per Week
Position Summary:
Paraprofessionals supports the classroom teacher in providing a safe, nurturing, and developmentally appropriate learning environment for children. This role assists in implementing lesson plans, supervising students, managing classroom routines, and supporting children's individual needs to promote school readiness.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Assist the teacher in planning and implementing daily instructional activities and classroom routines.
- Provide individualized and small group instruction under teacher guidance.
- Support students in developing age-appropriate social, emotional, cognitive, and physical skills.
- Help maintain a clean, organized, and engaging classroom environment.
- Monitor students to ensure safety in the classroom, playground, cafeteria, and on field trips.
- Assist with toileting, diapering, dressing, and other personal hygiene needs, as required.
- Prepare instructional materials and classroom displays.
- Provide support to children with special needs in coordination with the teacher and support staff.
- Model positive behavior and guide students in practicing appropriate classroom behavior.
- Maintain confidentiality regarding students and families at all times.
- Participate in professional development and training sessions as required.
- Collaborate effectively with the teacher, staff, and families.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Ability to work effectively with children.
- 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.
Qualifications
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.
Preferred Qualifications
- Associate degree, college coursework, or experience working with children in an educational setting preferred.
- Experience supporting students with instructional support preferred.
- Must meet Virginia Department of Education paraprofessional requirements when applicable.
Work Environment
- 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.
Reports to: Principal
Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) status: Non -Exempt
Months/Days/Hours: 10 months, MON-FRI, Up to 29 hours per week
Salary Scale: Paraprofessional
Benefits: Part-Time, No Benefits
Pay: Based on Experience
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@pcva.us
For further information on notice of nondiscrimination, visit https://www.ed.gov/laws-and-policy/civil-rights-laws/nondiscrimination-in-employment-practices-in-education#: or call 1-800-421-3481
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.
Qualifications:
- High school diploma or GED required.
- Associate's degree (60 Credit Hours), or completion of approved paraprofessional assessment required.
- Prior experience working with young children, preferably in an educational or childcare setting.
- Ability to work effectively with preschool-aged children and support their developmental needs.
- Strong communication, patience, and organizational skills.
- Ability to follow directions and work collaboratively with others.
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
- Frequent standing, bending, kneeling, and sitting on the floor.
- Stamina to actively engage with children throughout the school day.
Pay Scales can be found at:http://https://www.pcva.us/o/pcva/page/hr-salary-scales-2025-2026
Current qualified employees of Pulaski County Public Schools may submit a letter of interest to:
Human Resource Specialist
Kim Clisby: Kim Clisby
Telephone: 540-994-2535
All other interested and qualified applicants must submit an application for employment and supporting documents.
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@pcva.us .
For further information on notice of nondiscrimination, visit https://www.ed.gov/laws-and-policy/civil-rights-laws/nondiscrimination-in-employment-practices-in-education#: or call 1-800-421-3481
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.