Intensive Paraeducator

Intensive Para educator (up to 3 positions)

Champlain Valley School District (VT) CVU HIGH SCHOOL - Hinesburg, Vermont. Open in Google Maps

Job : 5765886
Final date to receive applications: Jul 13, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)
Posted: Jun 08, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: To Be Determined

Intensive Para educator (up to 3 positions) Needed

Location:

Champlain Valley Union High School

This position will remain open until filled. However, applications received within the first seven days of posting will receive priority consideration. Internal candidates will also be prioritized over external applicants during this initial seven-day window.

Champlain Valley Union High School (CVU) is seeking energetic individuals to join our special education team as Intensive Paraeducators starting the  school year. We are looking for a skilled, caring individual to provide intensive support in the areas of multi‑layered curriculum or curriculum overlapping, communication, behavior, and activities of daily living across school settings.

This position is vital to our mission of ensuring all students achieve expectations through specialized support and inclusive practices. The successful candidate will be a strong advocate of inclusive education, a problem‑solver, a strong collaborator, and a positive team member who contributes to our school community.

• Providing direct, intensive support for students in the areas of multi‑layered curriculum or curriculum overlapping.
• Facilitating communication, behavioral support, and activities of daily living across various high school settings.
• Promoting child growth by fostering independence and self‑advocacy.
• Collaborating closely with the special education team, classroom teachers, and related service providers to align support with student needs.
• Thriving within a teaming environment, working independently when needed while maintaining high levels of collaboration.
• Communicating effectively with colleagues regarding student progress and instructional goals.
• Supporting students during transitions, which may include the bus ride to and/or from school.

• A deep commitment to equitable instructional practices and serving as an advocate of inclusive education.
• Demonstrated strength in problem‑solving and working as a collaborative, positive team member.
• Exceptional organizational skills and a flexible, creative approach to meeting diverse student needs.
• A strong willingness to learn and implement specialized support strategies for diverse learning profiles.
• The physical ability to meet the requirements of the position, which includes lifting.
• A positive and productive spirit that contributes to a safe, inclusive, and welcoming school environment.

Please apply via School Spring with a letter of interest, resume, and three current letters of reference.

This position offers a competitive salary and benefits package based upon qualifications, education, and experience. More information about CVSD can be found on our district website.

CVSD is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to ensuring that all of our students achieve our mission—which means we are also committed to developing a faculty and staff that represents the inclusive, welcoming environment we seek to develop for students and families.

Position Type:
Full‑Time School Year
Salary: $24.12 to $26.03 Per Hour

• Lauren Courcelle, Administrative Assistant, Special Services
• CVU HIGH SCHOOL
• Email: lcourcelle

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