Human Resources

Address

The Montgomery County School Board office is located at:

🏠 750 Imperial Street, SE, Christiansburg, VA 24073 

Directions to the School Board Office

Quick List of Who’s Who in Human Resources

Contact Human Resources:

📞 Phone: 540.382.5100
đź“  Fax: 540.394.4446
đź“§ Email: hrd@mcps.org

🔍 For Verification of Employment please contact Lori Walls at 📧 E-mail Lori Walls

đź’Ľ For questions regarding pay or benefits, please contact Finance at: đź“§ E-mail Finance Department

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Contact

Amanda Weidner Ed. D.

Director of Human Resources

E-mail Amanda Weidner Ed. D.

Phone: ext. 1067

Thomas Brewster, Ed. D.

Assistant Director of Human Resources

E-mail Thomas Brewster

Phone: ext. 1065

Dawn LaPuasa

Supervisor of Personnel & Licensure

E-mail Dawn LaPuasa

Phone: ext. 1068

Keli Haynes

HR Specialist

E-mail Keli Haynes

Phone: ext. 1071

Diane Huff

HR Specialist

E-mail Diane Huff

Phone: ext. 1069

Melodie Cox

HR Specialist

E-mail Melodie Cox

Phone: ext. 1070

Lori Walls

HR Specialist/Front Desk Receptionist

E-mail Lori Walls

Phone: ext. 1000

Susan Compton

Administrative Assistant to the Director of Human Resources

E-mail Susan Compton

Phone: ext. 1067

We Are Hiring!

Explore Virginia’s New River Valley—where scenic mountains, safe neighborhoods, and rich culture create a vibrant, affordable lifestyle. Innovation, opportunity, and personal growth thrive here.

Montgomery County Public Schools anchors the community, offering top-tier education in a supportive, forward-thinking environment where students flourish.

Hiring Opportunities

Montgomery County Public Schools, Virginia is located in the heart of Southwest Virginia near Virginia Tech and Radford University. Access online applications for current job postings available with MCPS in Montgomery County, Virginia: 

MCPS Job Postings (SchoolSpring)

Candidates who are recommended for hire for any MCPS position must successfully pass a background check (administered by MCPS).

ParaPro Assessment - Candidates interested in becoming a classroom aide for MCPS who do not have a minimum of 48 college credit hours must successfully pass the ParaPro Assessment. The ParaPro Assessment is a general aptitude test that offers certification for paraprofessionals and ensures that classroom aides have met the higher standards of qualification required by the Every Student Succeeds Act.

More Information on the ParaPro Assessment

MCPS On The Road

HR Staff

Each year, MCPS hosts an annual Teacher Recruitment Day, as well as several support staff job fairs throughout the year. Additionally, MCPS participates in job fairs and recruitment opportunities at colleges and universities to recruit the best teachers for our students.

Employee Assistance Program

EAP

Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) offers a confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP) through Carilion EAP, available at no cost to employees and their dependents. The program provides up to four visits to support employees in addressing personal or work-related challenges, without affecting their privacy, pay, or promotion potential. To access services or learn more, contact Carilion EAP at 800-992-1931.

Additional Information

Reporting of Waste Fraud, and Abuse

The Montgomery County School Board does not tolerate fraud, waste, and abuse. Please report instances of suspected fraud, waste, and abuse to the MCPS Human Resources Office by calling (540) 382-5100 ext. 1067 or by emailing E-mail HR