Alternative Classroom Paraprofessional

Young World Physical Education; Hartford (VT); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Hartford Memorial Middle School in White River Jct., Vermont, is seeking an Alternative Classroom Paraprofessional to work with the Phoenix Program. You will support students in social-emotional and executive functioning skill development, with opportunities for one-to-one intervention and collaboration with the Phoenix Team.

The role requires commitment to an inclusive, trauma-informed approach and involves whole-day classroom support, with supervision from HMMS Administration and the Hartford

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting students with social-emotional and behavioral needs.
• Ability to provide academic support and assist with transitions.
• Two years of relevant experience preferred.
• High School/Trade School diploma preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with the Phoenix team to support students with social-emotional and behavioral needs.
• Provide support for students transitioning into and out of the alternative classroom.
• Process behavioral incidents with students to help them build reflective skills.
• Support and implement behavior plans for students, as needed.
• Provide structure and boundaries for students throughout their school day.
• Provide academic support as needed.
• Provide support on the bus during student transportation to and from school.
• Track data as requested by the team.

Skills

Social-emotional support

Behavior management

Data tracking

Student support

Education

High School diploma

Job description

Hartford School District Hartford Memorial Middle School - White River Jct., Vermont Open in Google Maps

Alternative Classroom Paraprofessional

Job Details

Job ID: 5849393

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Jul 23, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 21, 2026

Job Description

Hartford Memorial Middle School (a grade 6-8 school of approximately 300 students) is searching for an Alternative Classroom Paraprofessional to work in tandem with the Special Educator and Teacher within The Phoenix Program. This program is part of a multi-tiered system of support offering an engaging classroom setting for students whose academic, behavioral, and social-emotional needs may be different than that of their peers.

Specifically, the person in this position will support students within the classroom setting on social emotional and executive functioning skill development, as well as in access to their academic learning. While the majority of the work will be with a small group of students, there will be opportunity for one-to-one support and intervention. Ongoing training, supervision, and oversight will be provided by the Phoenix Team, HMMS Administration, and Hartford School District Clinical Director.

HSD is committed to a proactive, inclusive, relationship-based, and trauma-informed approach that contributes to and promotes a safe, healthy, socially and academically vibrant climate for all stakeholders where building positive relationships is the priority. Position Type: Full-time

Job Categories:

Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Job Requirements

• Work closely with the Phoenix team to support students with social-emotional and behavioral needs
• Provide support for students transitioning into and out of the alternative classroom
• Process behavioral incidents with students to help them build reflective skills
• Support and implement behavior plans for students, as needed
• Provide structure and boundaries for students throughout their school day
• Provide academic support as needed
• Provide support on the bus during student transportation to and from school
• Track data as requested by the team
• At least 2 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• High School/Trade School degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Cody TanCreti , Principal
• 245 Highland Avenue
• White River Jct., Vermont 05001
• Phone: [phone]
• Fax: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]