Paraprofessional - Student Services at Bellows Falls Union High School

Paraprofessional - Student Services at Bellows Falls Union High School

Windham Northeast Supervisory Union Bellows Falls Union High School - Westminster, Vermont Open in Google Maps

Job : 5857073

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

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

Starting Date: Aug 21, 2026

Position Title:

Paraprofessional

Terms of Employment:
School year

Position Classification:
Support Staff Union

FLSA Classification:
Non-exempt

Qualifications:

• High school diploma equivalent required; associate degree preferred
• Must have at least 48 college credits OR have passed (or the ability to pass) the Praxis Para Pro exam OR otherwise meet Title I requirements (not required for behavior support positions without instructional duties)
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to respond appropriately to students in a supportive manner while exercising sound judgment
• Experience with school-aged children, including students with disabilities, preferred
• Basic academic, technology, and data tracking skills, including proficiency with Google Workspace tools
• Ability to be positive, flexible and collaborative and work as part of a team
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Ability to maintain regular and punctual attendance

Performance Responsibilities:

• Maintain a safe, structured, and positive learning environment
• Support students’ social-emotional growth, independence, and positive peer interactions
• Communicate and collaborate with teachers, case managers, related service providers and other administrators.
• Participate in team meetings, trainings, and professional development
• Supervise students throughout the school day, including transitions, meals, recess, transportation, and activities
• Maintain confidentiality and follow district policies and procedures
• Perform other duties as assigned
• Implement moderate modifications and accommodations as outlined in student IEPs or 504 plans.
• Support students with mild to moderate social/emotional needs using standard classroom management and established positive behavior intervention strategies.
• Collect and record routine student data (e.g., progress on academic goals, task completion) to assist with quarterly IEP reporting.
• Facilitate small group or individualized instruction under the direct guidance of either a special education or general education teacher.
• Monitor, observe, and document student progress/behavior; maintaining records as required
• Reinforce instruction, skills, academic and social/emotional skill content under special education/classroom teacher direction
• Adapt materials and instructional approaches to meet individual student needs
• Assist with instructional activities for individuals and small groups
• Support student participation and inclusion while promoting independence
• Implement positive behavior support or social skills plans as designed by student team
• Assist with student physical needs, including mobility, positioning, and personal care as required
• Respond to crisis situations and follow established protocols, including physical intervention when trained and required
• Communicate with case managers and participate in student meetings as requested

This position will frequently be required to stand, walk, bend, stoop, kneel, reach and sit. Manual dexterity is required to finger, handle or grasp objects. Must be able to hear, talk and see. May involve interaction with students demonstrating challenging behaviors. May require training in and implementation of approved physical restraint procedures, as applicable. May also require the ability to lift up to 50 pounds, assist with student mobility and sit on the floor as needed.

This is not necessarily an exhaustive or all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts, functions or working conditions associated with the job. The District may add to, modify or delete any aspect of this job at any time as it deems advisable. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Windham Northeast Supervisor Union does not, and will not, tolerate discrimination or harassment of school employees…