Join the Burlington School District as a Paraeducator

Join the Burlington School District as a Para educator!

Starting Date: Immediately

Burlington School District

Do you enjoy working with children and making a meaningful difference in your community? The Burlington School District (BSD) is seeking compassionate, dedicated, and collaborative individuals to join our team as Paraeducators for the  school year. Whether you're an experienced educator, exploring a career in education, a recent graduate, or someone looking for rewarding work with purpose, we'd love to hear from you.

Our para educators are essential members of every school community. Working alongside teachers and specialized staff, para educators help students grow academically, socially, emotionally, and independently while creating welcoming and inclusive learning environments where every child can thrive.

We are currently hiring para educators across the Burlington School District in a variety of educational settings, including:

Help students build confidence during one of the most important transitions in their educational journey. Work alongside classroom teachers to support learning, communication, self-regulation, and positive peer interactions.

Multiple Opportunities Available

Help students build confidence during one of the most important transitions in their educational journey. Work alongside classroom teachers to support learning, communication, self-regulation, and positive peer interactions.

Provide individualized and small-group instructional support while helping students meet their Individualized Education Program (IEP) goals. Collaborate closely with teachers and related service providers to foster student success

Guide students through an exciting stage of growth by supporting academic achievement, independence, and social development in inclusive learning environments at Edmunds and Hunt Middle Schools.

Partner with educators to help students prepare for graduation and life beyond high school by supporting academic progress, communication, independence, and post-secondary readiness.

Help create an engaging learning environment by assisting students and staff with library services, technology resources, circulation, and daily Learning Center operations

Join the innovative learning communities at Integrated Arts Academy and Sustainability Academy, where creativity, collaboration, and student-centered learning are at the heart of every classroom.

IAA’s mission is to support our students in becoming confident and engaged learners, problem solvers, and community members. We use arts integration and anti-racist practices to learn, build, and celebrate a diverse community of learners. We commit to our mission by upholding these four core values, co-created by the entire IAA community: creativity, growth, inclusivity, and accountability.

At the Sustainability Academy we are learning together to gain the knowledge, skills and habits of responsible community members. We make a difference by creating social, environmental, and economic justice in our community and world.

What You’ll Do

Depending on the position, para educators may:

• Support students individually or in small groups
• Assist teachers with classroom instruction and learning activities
• Help students achieve academic, behavioral, and social-emotional goals
• Support students with Individualized Education Programs (IEPs)
• Encourage positive behavior and student engagement
• Foster communication, independence, and confidence
• Assist with classroom preparation, instructional materials, and student data collection
• Build positive relationships with students, families, and school staff
• Create welcoming, inclusive learning environments where every student feels supported

Why Join Burlington School District?

When you join BSD, you’ll enjoy:

• Competitive wages based on the Para educator Master Agreement
• Comprehensive health, dental, and life insurance benefits for eligible employees
• Paid professional development and ongoing training
• Opportunities to work…