Instructional Assistants

Instructional Assistants

Orleans Southwest Hardwick, Vermont. Open in Google Maps

Job : 5816117

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Jul 07, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 19, 2026

Position Type: Full-time

Salary: $21 to $27 Per Hour

Job Categories:

• Instructional Support >
  Individual Aide
• Instructional Support >
  Paraprofessional / IA

The Orleans Southwest Supervisory Union (OSSU) is seeking compassionate, student‑centered Instructional Assistants. The successful candidates will assist individual students and/or small groups of students with academic, social‑emotional, and/or vocational/job‑related tasks per the Individualized Education Plan, Section 504 plan, and/or the classroom teacher’s direction. The anticipated building assignments for these current openings are at Hardwick Elementary School and Hazen Union Middle and High School.

Assignments are subject to change for both building/school assignments and assignments to an individual or group of students.

Instructional Assistants become familiar with the academic approach and requirements of the teacher and the program, and all instructional, non-instructional, and adaptive materials and equipment utilized in the program. Instructional Assistants support students in non‑classroom settings, both on and off campus, as needed.

• Assisting individual and small groups of students with academic/learning and/or vocational/job‑related tasks per Individualized Education Plan, Section 504 plan, and/or classroom teacher’s direction.
• Becoming familiar with the academic approach and requirements of the teacher and the program, and all instructional, non-instructional, and adaptive materials and equipment utilized in the program.
• Assisting and supervising students during non-instructional and out-of-classroom activities (e.g., in the lunchroom or hall, getting on/off the bus, during art, music, library, or P.E. times, outdoor settings, field trips, etc.), and as the teacher works with groups or individuals.
• Providing additional support and other duties as assigned.

• Must meet criteria for support staff per ESSA. A Bachelor’s Degree, an Associate's Degree, or the equivalent of 38 college credits. Successful completion and passing of a Title I‑compliant Highly Qualified Test may be substituted for the 38 college credits. Must have the ability to pass a full background check. Instructional Assistants under the age of 21 can only be assigned to work in grades 6 and below.
  
  Reliable transportation is required.
• At least 1 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• Associate degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

• Tess Martin, Human Resources Manager
• PO Box 338
• 157 Daniel's Road
• Hardwick, Vermont 05843
• Phone:
• Fax:
• Email: tmartin