Preschool​/Early Childhood Intensive Instructional Assistant

Starting Date: Aug 31, 2025

The Kingdom East School District, Student Services, is seeking an Early Childhood (preschool through 2nd grade) Intensive Instructional Assistant (IIA) who is energetic and loves working and playing with children ages 3 to 8 years old. The IIA position's purpose is to develop and interpret individual needs of students with disabilities by helping to create and implement behavior and/or instructional support programs with consultation with the early childhood special educator and preschool teacher/director.

Currently this assignment will be at the Burke Town School but based on student needs may be flexible and needed in other Kingdom East Preschools and Partner Preschool Programs. The IIA provides observable student data that meet the IEP Program or EST goals of students with developmental delay and/or other special needs. Position will target goal‑directive services to assist students in accessing instruction in a developmentally appropriate, functional and independent manner.

Candidates must successfully complete the Para Pro assessment or higher degree. Candidates must have reliable transportation each day. Background check, including fingerprinting required upon employment.

Kingdom East School District is located in the heart of a vibrant community in the Northeast Kingdom of Vermont. We operate seven preK-8th grade schools ranging from 60 to 500 students. Our high school students have “choice” and may opt to attend one of the traditional independent schools — Lyndon Institute or St. Johnsbury Academy — or another high school of their choosing.

We are located about 3 hours from Montreal, Boston and Portland, ME. Our region is known for breathtaking views and access to great skiing, hiking, mountain biking, fishing, canoeing and other outdoor opportunities. We are close to the White Mountains and the Green Mountains. Both Littleton, NH and St. Johnsbury, VT have numerous fine and performing arts venues. Our communities attract wholesome families, faculty and staff.

Our schools maintain impassioned faculty, personalized beliefs about success, and a caring, safe school culture.

Only completed, on‑line applications at  will be accepted. On‑line application must include: profile, letter, resume, transcripts, references, tests, certifications and questions, if asked. Hard copies of Vermont Certification with appropriate endorsements, three written letters of reference and transcripts will be required for verification at the interview level. Visit our website (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). for information about our schools. Minority applicants are encouraged to apply.

EOE M/F

Job : 5240930

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Jun 17, 2025 12:00 AM (UTC)

Position Type: Full‑time

• Classroom Teacher >
  Alternative Learning Environment
• Instructional Support >
  Individual Aide
• Instructional Support >
  Paraprofessional / IA
• Special Education >
  Alternative Learning Environment
• Special Education >
  Autism
• Special Education >
  Behavior Specialist / EBD
• Special Education >
  Consulting Teacher
• Special Education >
  Early Essential Education
• Special Education >
  General Special Education
• Special Education >
  Learning Disabled
• Special Education >
  Mentally Disabled
• Special Education > OT Assistant
• Special Education > PT Assistant
• Special Education >
  Special Education Assistant
• Student Services > OT Assistant
• Student Services > PT Assistant

• Preschool licensure requirements
• High School/Trade School degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

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