Instructional Assistant - Intensive

Instructional Assistant
- Intensive Needs

Springfield School District, ELM HILL SCHOOL – Springfield, Vermont. This position is posted under the Springfield School District – VT. Opening is open until filled, with a starting date of August 19, 2026.

An Instructional Assistant collaborates with teachers and staff to support students in a specialized area of instruction or behavior management. Responsibilities include planning and developing programs, training staff and students, and working under the supervision of an administrator with significant independence.

• Plan, develop, and implement program activities under the direction of the supervising administrator.
• Instruct, supervise, monitor, and assess students in the program, teaching appropriate student behaviors and social skills.
• Collaborate with community, work site, or parental organizations as needed.
• Maintain ongoing communication with school personnel regarding students in the program.
• Assist in the development and implementation of student transition and evaluation plans.
• Maintain program equipment and resources.
• Document student progress, prepare reports, and maintain Medicaid and student data sheets as requested.
• Manage the program budget.
• Maintain strict confidentiality of student information, providing information on a “need to know” basis.
• Attend staff, IEP, and parent meetings as required.
• Follow state and federal laws and local policies and procedures in the area of educational requirements and program administration.
• Participate in the planning, development, and support of behavior management strategies.
• Participate in required in-service training.
• Perform other duties as assigned or appropriate to the particular work.

Other duties may be assigned.

Reports to, receives daily work assignments, and is evaluated by the Supervising Administrator or Designee.

None.

High school degree or equivalent. Additionally, candidates must meet one of the following criteria:

• Associate’s Degree or higher.
• 45 College Credits.
• Accuplacer Test Scores of:
  • Arithmetic equal to or greater than 66.
  • Elementary Algebra equal to or greater than 42.
  • Reading Comprehension and Sentence Skills combined equal to or greater than 180.
• Para educational Assessment from The Master Teacher, passing status on Reading, Writing & Math:
  Instructional Support & Knowledge Application. Contact Director of Special Services for information.

One year of directly relevant experience in a school setting is desired. Good working knowledge of children, education, and teaching methods is required. District requirements apply.

Ability to read, interpret, and explain documents such as classroom assignments, professional documents, and procedure manuals. Ability to speak effectively and provide instructional support.

Ability to calculate figures and amounts, including banking, discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.

Ability to apply common sense to carry out detailed written or oral instructions, handle problems involving concrete variables, and multi-task to meet objectives on time and on budget.

Ability to communicate courteously, efficiently, and effectively with students, faculty, administrators, parents, and external organizations. Ability to work cooperatively, resolve conflicts, and demonstrate patience, respect, and compassion.

• Follow-through and completion of tasks and projects.
• Pride in one’s work and successful completion of assignments.
• Willingness to assist others within changing conditions.
• Good verbal and interpersonal skills with staff, students, and team members.
• Awareness of workplace safety; adherence to safety rules and reporting unsafe conditions.
• Maintains confidentiality in all aspects of the job per federal, state, and district policy.
• Operating knowledge of personal computers and peripherals.
• Ability to utilize programs and applications used by the District, including absence…