Paraeducator - Special Education Assistant

Rivendell Interstate School District Samuel Morey Elementary
- Fairlee, Vermont Open in Google Maps

Rivendell Interstate School District Samuel Morey Elementary
- Fairlee, Vermont Open in Google Maps

Job : 5855995

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Jul 28, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 19, 2026

The special education para educator provides support to students with disabilities in both general education and special education classrooms. This role assists the classroom teacher in implementing instructional plans, managing student behavior, and ensuring students receive the support they need to succeed academically, socially, emotionally and behaviorally.

Desired qualification/qualities include: therapeutic approach, flexibility, relationship builder. Assists students with physical, academic, and behavioral needs, implements Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) under the guidance of certified staff and may in some cases support students with a 504 plan.

Patience, compassion and strong communication skills are required in order to be successful.

Associate degree or high school diploma with a passing score on the Para Pro Assessment required.
Position Type: Full-time

Salary: $19 to $22 Per Hour

Job Categories:

Instructional Support >
Paraprofessional / IA

Samuel Morey Elementary School is a preK-5 grade public elementary school in the Rivendell District.

Rivendell is a preK-12 school district and serves three Vermont towns (Fairlee, West Fairlee and Vershire) and one New Hampshire town (Orford).Rivendell is located in the picturesque four-season Upper Valley near Dartmouth College and Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center. The District also includes beautiful Lake Morey and Lake Fairlee and has a 37-mile hiking trail that connects the four towns.

There are a number of higher education institutions close to our towns, including:
Dartmouth College, Plymouth State University, Community College of Vermont, Norwich University, Vermont College of Fine Arts, and Goddard College.

Teachers can opt into either the Vermont or New Hampshire teacher retirement program.

• High school diploma is required (at minimum) with a passing score on the Para Pro Assessment, or an Associates degree is preferred.
• At least 3 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• High School/Trade School degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

• Marla Ianello
• 214 School Street
• Fairlee, Vermont 05045
• Phone:
• Email: mianello

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