Paraeducator - Outdoor Adventure & Community Engagement

Para educator - Outdoor Adventure & Community Engagement

Rutland City Public Schools – Rutland Middle School, Rutland, Vermont.

Job : 5710509

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: May 13, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 20, 2026

Position Type: Full-time

Salary: $21 to $28 Per Hour

Union/Pay Scale: REA – ESP

Work Year: 181‑day schedule

Job Categories: Instructional Support >
Paraprofessional / IA

Outdoor Adventure & Community Engagement Educational Support Professional

Rutland City Public Schools is seeking an enthusiastic, student-centered Outdoor Adventure & Community Engagement Para educator to support students through experiential learning opportunities both in and outside of the classroom. This position works closely with students and staff to promote engagement, confidence, social‑emotional growth, and career exploration through outdoor recreation, community partnerships, and hands‑on learning experiences. The ideal candidate is energetic, flexible, community‑minded, and passionate about helping students build life skills through authentic experiences.

This role includes supporting students in outdoor activities such as hiking, mountain biking, walking trails, snowshoeing, and other seasonal recreation opportunities, while also helping coordinate and facilitate career exploration, job shadowing, and community‑based learning experiences throughout the Rutland region.

• Support students during outdoor adventure and experiential learning activities both on and off campus
• Assist in supervising and engaging students during hiking, biking, winter recreation, and other physical activities
• Help foster positive student relationships, teamwork, confidence, and problem‑solving skills
• Support students in developing social, behavioral, and independent living skills
• Assist staff with community engagement opportunities, including career exploration, field experiences, volunteer opportunities, and job shadowing placements
• Serve as a positive liaison between students, school staff, and community partners
• Provide instructional and behavioral support to students in individual, small group, and classroom settings
• Assist with de‑escalation, crisis intervention, and behavior support strategies as needed
• Help ensure student safety during transportation, community outings, and outdoor activities
• Maintain professionalism, confidentiality, and positive communication with students, families, staff, and community members
• Perform other duties as assigned in support of student success and program goals

• High school diploma or equivalent required; associate degree or related experience preferred
• Valid driver’s license preferred
• CPR/First Aid certification preferred or willingness to obtain
• Experience working with youth or students preferred
• Interest or experience in outdoor recreation, adventure education, mentoring, coaching, or community‑based programming preferred
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team
• Flexible, dependable, and able to adapt to changing student and program needs
• Ability to build positive relationships with students from diverse backgrounds
• Comfortable working outdoors in varying weather conditions and activity levels

This position requires the ability to actively participate in outdoor recreation activities including walking, bending, reaching, hiking, biking, lifting equipment up to approximately 25 pounds, and navigating uneven terrain. The position also requires the ability to supervise students in active and community‑based settings. This position requires the ability to move throughout school buildings and district facilities. Regular, reliable, and predictable attendance is an essential function of this position.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

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