PERSONNEL VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

 

Paraprofessional 

 

Spiller Elementary School

 

February 26, 2026

 

Preferred Qualifications:

1. Is at least 21 years of age.


2. Successful candidates must be highly qualified.


3. High School diploma or GED equivalent required.


4. Accurately follows oral and written directions.


5. Effectively controls a group, independent of an immediate supervisor.


6. Previous school-based experience with children is preferred but not required.

Performance Responsibilities:

1. Assists classroom teacher(s) in performing specific duties as assigned or undertaking specialized tasks to achieve and enhance instructional objectives.


2. Records test data as assigned.


3. Performs clerical duties and assists with maintaining various records and files.  Files, test scores, and related records are kept confidential.


4. Works with small groups or individuals to reinforce materials introduced by the teacher(s).


5. Provides programmed practice activities and repetitions.


6. Works with computers to assist students with instructional activities.


7. Assists with large group activities.


8. Escorts students to special classes, library, physical education, etc.


9. Guides independent study and other work as assigned by teacher(s).


10. Advises teacher(s) on students’ problems (instructional or behavioral).


11. Assists students with disabilities, loading and unloading buses.


12. Assists students or an assigned student with breakfast, lunch, snacks, clean up, lavatory, clothing, personal hygiene, and wash-up routines.


13. Encourages students to continue special tasks as practiced in OT & PT if appropriate.


14. Maintains confidentiality of student and school-related information.


15. Participates in in-service training programs as assigned.


16. Performs other duties as required by the assigned teacher(s) or principal.

 

Terms of employment:  182 days per year

Salary to be determined by the 2025-2026 Salary Scale

 

Current qualified employees of the Wythe County School Board may submit a letter of interest.  All other interested and qualified applicants may submit an application for employment and supporting documents for employment to the following:

  

Director of Personnel & Human Resources

1570 West Reservoir St

Wytheville, VA 24382 

Telephone:  276-228-5411

Web Site:  http://wythe.k12.va.us

 

Application Deadline:  Until Filled

 

Notice of Non-Discrimination:

The Wythe County School Board is committed to nondiscrimination with regard to sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, ancestry, age, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, military status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law, political affiliation, and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. This commitment prevails in all of its policies and practices concerning staff, students, educational programs and services, and individuals and entities with whom the Board does business.

 

The following persons have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: Director of Personnel and Human Resources or School Social Worker: 1570 W. Reservoir Wytheville, VA 24382, 276-228-5411. 

 

You may also contact these individuals at: 

https://wythe.k12.va.us/cms/One.aspx?portalId=433983&pageId=2352681  

 

For further information on notice of nondiscrimination, visit    https://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ocr/index.html  for the address and phone number of the office that serves your area, or call 1-800-421-3481