Temporary Paraeducator - Communication Facilitator

Bennington-Rutland Supervisory Union Equinox Valley Middle School
- Manchester Center, Vermont Open in Google Maps Taconic Elementary School
- Manchester Center, Vermont Open in Google Maps

Job : 5966895

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Oct 21, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Nov 24, 2026

Taconic Elementary School and Equinox Valley Middle School are seeking a Temporary Para educator
- Communication Facilitator! The Para educator
- Communication Facilitator is assigned to provide onsite interpreting services for students who are deaf in the classroom, school, or school-sponsored activities as per the student’s plan. In this position, the Para educator’s primary function is to facilitate communication between the deaf student, their hearing peers, the classroom teacher, and other educational staff. Other job requirements may include tutoring (with supervision), pre-teaching signs and concepts related to unit vocabulary, and test reading.

As a related service provider, the Para educator
- Communications Facilitator is expected to participate in meetings with the student’s IEP team.

Paraeducators work under the day-to-day direction of the staff member(s) supported including the classroom teacher, special education teacher, SLP, OT, PT, and under the direct supervision of the Principal. Teachers and/or special education personnel provide specific directions and oversight for supervision and/or instructional support.

The anticipated employment dates are 11/24/26 through 12/14/26, following the school calendar, and are subject to change.

The complete job description can be found HERE.

BRSU is a Professional Learning Community which demonstrates best practice in teaching and is committed to high levels of achievement and success for all students. We offer a cohesive and collaborative work environment. We have excellent benefits and take pride in our inviting work culture filled with dedicated professionals.

• $18.50 to $20.50 per hour, based on years of experience.

Position Type: Full-time

Job Categories: Instructional Support >
Paraprofessional / IA

• Required Qualifications:
  • High School Diploma or Recognized Equivalent
  • At least one (1) year of relevant experience working with children, preferably in an educational setting.
• Highly Qualified Paraprofessional (HQP) through one of the following:
  • Associate degree
  • Successful completion of at least 48 credit hours (passing grade or better) from an accredited institution of higher learning
  • Successful completion of an approved paraprofessional assessment test required in lieu of the above
• Copies of transcripts and license(s) must be uploaded to the application for all licensed positions. Successful applicants to Licensed positions will be required to provide official transcripts to Human Resources before completion of the hiring process.
• Preferences:
  • Training or experience with special education, behavioral support, or trauma-informed practices is preferred.
  • Experience working with students with disabilities is preferred.
  • Holds a degree from an interpreter training program, or an Educational Interpreter Proficiency Assessment (EIPA) score of a 4.0 or greater is preferred
  • Demonstration of sufficient linguistic fluency and cognitive flexibility to pass the VTEHDI screening process is preferred
  • Associate degree preferred.
  • Citizenship, residency or work visa required

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