Elementary Paraeducators

Job Description

Starting Date: Aug 17, 2026

Job Title: Elementary Para educator

General Description: The Para educator will assist classroom teachers and/or instructional support service teachers in meeting the instructional needs of assigned students.

Wage Category: Grades 1-5, depending on education. Non-Exempt (hourly)

Terms of Employment: Per School Board and Support Staff Agreement if position exceeds 20 hours per week; otherwise, per current Handbook for Non‑Union Support Staff Personnel.

Reports to: Building Principal or Designee

Evaluation: Performance in this position will be evaluated annually, in person and in writing, by the Building Principal or Designee in consultation with classroom teachers and/or instructional support service teachers, coordinators and/or administrators. This evaluation process will be consistent with that described in the School Board/Support Staff Agreement.

• Experience and/or demonstrated ability working with students.
• Skill in curriculum adaptation, behavior management techniques, and record keeping.
• Title 1 Paraeducators will be required to have a Bachelor’s Degree.

• Implement lesson plans (prepared by classroom teachers) for students individually, in small groups, or within classrooms, as assigned.
• Assist instructional support service teachers and/or classroom teachers as planned and requested.
• Supervise and manage students, as assigned.
• Correct student work; assist with routine clerical functions.
• Assist in organizing special events and/or student activities.
• Implement curriculum adaptations; follow behavioral management plans, and collect/maintain data files.
• Participate in training prior to working with students on confidentiality and other necessary instructional strategies as determined by Building Administrators and Special Education staff.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the principal, other administrators, and/or designated teachers.

• Noise Level in the work environment is moderate.
• Occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions.

• Regularly required to sit, use hands to finger, or handle.
• Regularly required to talk and hear.
• Occasionally required to stand and walk.
• Regularly required to reach with hands and arms.
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Position Type: Full‑time

Salary: $17 to $28 per hour.

Job : 5754317

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

• Carrie Lutz, Director of Special Education
• P.O. Box 27, Colchester, Vermont 05446
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