0.40 FTE Paraeducator - Virtual Learning Support Assistant

Bennington-Rutland-Supervisory-Union; West Pawlet (VT); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Bennington-Rutland Supervisory Union's Mettawee Community School in West Pawlet, VT, seeks a 0.40 FTE Paraeducator - Virtual Learning Support Assistant for the 2026/2027 year.

This role supports grades K-6 in virtual learning, assisting with access to assessments, materials, and coordination with virtual providers and the IEP team. Part-time schedule is Tue-Thu 5 hours/day on-site, with a pay rate of $18.50–$20.50/hour.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Recognized Equivalent
• At least one year of relevant experience working with children, preferably in an educational setting.
• HQP: Associate degree or 48 college credits or approved paraprofessional assessment required in lieu of above.

Responsibilities

• Provide onsite supervision and instructional support per student IEP.
• Assist with virtual learning and access to assessment sessions and materials.
• Collaborate with virtual providers and school team for a conducive virtual learning environment.
• Monitor student progress and collect data; assist with behavior management.
• Participate in IEP meetings when requested by the case manager.

Skills

Student support

Paraprofessional experience

Special education experience

Education

Associate degree

48 college credits

Paraprofessional assessment

Job description

0.40 FTE Paraeducator - Virtual Learning Support Assistant

Bennington-Rutland Supervisory Union Mettawee Community School - West Pawlet, Vermont Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5943782

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Sep 29, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Mettawee Community School seeks a 0.40 FTE Paraeducator - Virtual Learning Support Assistant to work with students in grades K-6 for the remainder of the 2026/2027 school year! The Paraeducator - Virtual Learning Support Assistant is assigned to provide onsite supervision and instructional support duties to assist in the implementation and delivery of virtual learning services as per the student’s IEP. In this position, the Paraeducator - Virtual Learning Support Assistant is primarily responsible for supporting students’ accessing virtual assessment sessions and ensuring their access to necessary materials (papers, pencils, blocks, etc.) to complete assessment tasks. This position collaborates with virtual providers and the school team to provide an environment conducive to virtual learning. The Other job requirements include monitoring student progress, data collection, behavior management, and communication support.

As a related service provider, the Paraeducator - Virtual Learning Support Assistant is expected to participate in meetings with the student’s IEP team, upon request of the case manager.

Paraeducators work under the day-to-day direction of the staff member(s) supported including the classroom teacher, special education teacher, SLP, OT, PT, and under the direct supervision of the Principal. Teachers and/or special education personnel provide specific directions and oversight for supervision and/or instructional support.

The 0.40 FTE Paraeducator - Virtual Learning Support Assistant will work three (3) days per week, following the school calendar:

• Part-time: 5 hours per day, Tuesday through Thursday for 15 hours per week (anticipated).

The complete job description can be found HERE.

BRSU is a Professional Learning Community which demonstrates best practice in teaching and is committed to high levels of achievement and success for all students. We offer a cohesive and collaborative work environment. We have excellent benefits and take pride in our inviting work culture filled with dedicated professionals.

Pay Rate

Pay Rate:

• $18.50 to $20.50 per hour, based on years of experience.

Position Type: Part-time

Bennington-Rutland Supervisory Union (BRSU provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This practice applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

BRSU 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 their designee.

Job Categories

Job Categories:

Instructional Support > Individual Aide

Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Instructional Support > Speech/Language Assistant

Job Requirements

• Required Qualifications:
  • High School Diploma or Recognized Equivalent
  • At least one (1) year of relevant experience working with children, preferably in an educational setting.
• Highly Qualified Paraprofessional (HQP) through one of the following:
  • Associate degree
  • Successful completion of at least 48 credit hours (passing grade or better) from an accredited institution of higher learning
  • Successful completion of an approved paraprofessional assessment test required in lieu of the above

  Copies of transcripts and license(s) must be uploaded to the application for all licensed positions. Successful applicants to Licensed positions will be required to provide official transcripts to Human Resources before completion of the hiring process.

  Preferences:

  • Training or experience with special education, behavioral support, or trauma-informed practices is preferred.
  • Experience working with students with disabilities is preferred.
  • Associate degree preferred.
  • Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Sharon Napolitano , Student Services Coordinator
• 6378 VT Route 7A
• Sunderland, Vermont 05250-8427
• Phone: [phone]
• Fax: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]