Instructional Assistant​/Paraeducator

Instructional Assistant/Para educator

Harwood Unified Union School District – Crossett Brook Middle US #45 – Duxbury, Vermont

Job : 5318401

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Re‑Posted: Dec 03 2025 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 20 2021

Position Type: Full‑Time

Salary: $20.50 to $35 per hour

Job Categories: Instructional Support >
Individual Aide;
Instructional Support >
Paraprofessional / IA

Job Title: Instructional Assistant/Para educator

FLSA Status: Non‑Exempt

Position Objectives: To assist and supervise assigned special education students instructionally, behaviorally and physically in the general mainstream program, working with individuals and/or small groups. Support assessment and development of individualized instructional programs for students on the spectrum of autism, multi‑handicapped students, emotionally and behaviorally challenged students, and those with Individual Educational Programs, 504 Plans and Act 230 Plans.

• Adapt general classroom material/methods as appropriate to meet the needs of students, in consultation with the classroom and/or special education teacher.
• Participate in various community activities and field trips with students.
• Assist in the administration of informal assessments to determine student progress and/or level of achievement.
• Assist in developing, compiling and organizing instructional materials, under the direction of the classroom teacher or special educator.
• Play a supportive role in evaluating student progress, problems and needs. Participate in developing formats for student instruction and teaching strategies, and other activities as assigned. Conduct task analysis and data collection on student performance.
• Assist students as required with toileting, self‑care, eating, wheelchair transport and transfer. Check and adjust hearing aids, and perform other duties as assigned.
• Maintain working files, record grades and gather and record a variety of data related to student performance, progress and behavior.
• Make photocopies, order supplies, and perform related office work.
• Participate in team meetings upon request to assist in developing student plans, and assessing and evaluating student needs and progress.
• Confer with teachers, parents and administrators as appropriate concerning various matters pertaining to the students.
• Administer first aid and CPR if necessary.
• Assist students physically as required; implement non‑aversive restraint techniques in accordance with established protocols as necessary.
• Attend and participate in all relevant training sessions, meetings and professional growth activities as requested and/or required.
• Assist with the transportation of assigned students as requested.
• Process routine communications, such as parent logs, permission slips, meeting reminders, staff meeting notices, and the like.
• Implement instructional and behavioral programs for students, under the general direction of classroom and/or special education teachers.
• Assist and/or instruct students in basic life skills, such as general behavior, dressing/undressing for outdoors, toileting, care of belongings, insertion and adjustment of hearing aids and use of other special equipment, and other areas as assigned.
• Supervise student(s) when teacher is absent from the room.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Direct to moderate technical supervision is received from a classroom or special education teacher. General supervision is received from the school principal or director of special education services. Performs many duties independently.

No formal supervisory duties. May train, assist and occasionally direct junior co‑workers and parent volunteers, but generally works along with those persons.

• Education and Experience: High school diploma plus 1 year of directly related experience, or a combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge and skills are acquired. All HUUSD instructional assistants must meet the Highly Qualified Para educator (HQP) requirements in Title I regulations.
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