Paraeducator - Mainstream Instructional Assistant, SY

Para educator
- Mainstream Instructional Assistant, SY 26/27

Essex Westford School District HIAWATHA SCHOOL
- Essex Junction, Vermont Open in Google Maps

Job : 5820356

Final date to receive applications: Jul 24, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted: Jul 07, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 14, 2026

Position Type: Full‑Time School Year

Salary: $23.51 to $24.13 per hour

Essex Westford School District (EWSD) is seeking full‑time Mainstream Instructional Assistants for grades K‑2 at Hiawatha Elementary School. The assistant supports students with academic, behavioral, and physical needs in inclusive classroom settings. Responsibilities include adapting instructional materials, implementing student‑specific support plans, assisting with personal care, collecting data on student progress, implementing behavior plans and supervising students throughout the school day. The assistant works closely with teachers and support staff to promote student success and contribute to a safe, respectful, and inclusive school environment.

This position requires working with a student individually in collaboration with a special educator.

Pay: $23.51+ based on experience

EWSD offers excellent benefits including generous paid time off, medical and dental insurance, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, and a retirement plan with up to 6% employer contribution.

• Instructional Support: Assist students with academic tasks, implement IEP‑driven instructional strategies, and adapt classroom materials in collaboration with teachers.
• Behavioral and Physical Support: Support students’ behavioral plans, facilitate inclusive peer interactions, and provide assistance with mobility, personal care, and health needs.
• Data and Assessment: Collect and record data on student performance and behavior, assist with informal assessments, and participate in evaluating student progress.
• Student Supervision: Monitor and support students during instructional and non‑instructional times, including lunch, recess, arrival/dismissal, and teacher absences.

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Ability to follow directions, implement educational and behavior programs, and support students with a variety of needs
• Ability to collect data accurately and maintain confidentiality
• Experience with children in the early elementary ages
• Physical capacity to support student mobility, positioning, and care needs
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; ability to work collaboratively

• Associate's degree or two years of college coursework
• Previous experience working with children in an educational or support role
• Training or experience in special education, behavior support, or inclusive practices
• Familiarity with IEP implementation and data collection procedures

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

• Harrison Shulman, Principal
• HIAWATHA SCHOOL
• Phone:
• Email: hshulman

EWSD conducts thorough screenings of all applicants being recommended for hire, which may include contacting references not listed on your application. Selected individuals are subject to criminal records background checks and child and adult abuse registry checks. Any offer of employment will be contingent upon acceptable results of these checks at the sole discretion of the Superintendent or his/her designee.