Paraeducator - Preschool (32.5 hr​/wk

Position: Para educator - Preschool (32.5 hr/wk)
Location: Malletts Bay

Para educator
- Preschool (32.5 hr/wk)

Colchester School District EEE @ Malletts Bay School
- Colchester, Vermont Open in Google Maps

Job Details Job : 5891952
Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled
Posted: Aug 18, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description
POSITION TITLE: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), Pay rate based on education and experience (placement on union pay grid)
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 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.
QUALIFICATIONS:

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

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• 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.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

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

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• 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 Categories:

Instructional Support >
Paraprofessional / IA

Welcome to EEE @ Malletts Bay School

Part of the Colchester School District, Malletts Bay School is located in beautiful Colchester, Vermont. Malletts Bay School is a fair and welcoming community of life-long learners who strive to do our best, and who think not only what is -- but what can be.

We do this through:

Providing a safe, caring, and respectful environment,Exploring academic fields of knowledge,Using a variety of instructional strategies and Integrating technology.

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Nancy Smith
• 609 Blakely Road
• P.O. Box 28
• Colchester, Vermont 05446
• Phone:
• Email: nancy.smith

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