BRSU Special Programs Paraeducator - ANCHOR

Young World Physical Education; Dorset (VT); On-site; USD 33,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent benefits

Job summary

ANCHOR is a district-wide program housed at our newly reconfigured elementary in Manchester. The ANCHOR program is designed for grades K-5 with behaviors impacting access to general education.

The Special Programs Paraeducator supports instruction, supervision and education, assisting in planning and implementing services for students with significant needs. The ideal candidate demonstrates patience, compassion and empathy, along with professionalism in representing the school.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Recognized Equivalent.
• HQP options include associate degree, 48 credits, or approved paraprofessional assessment.
• Copies of transcripts must be uploaded for licensed positions.

Responsibilities

• Assist in instruction, supervision and education of students in groups or one-on-one.
• Support teaching plans and services for students with behavioral, social and academic needs.
• Collaborate with classroom staff, SPED, SLP, OT, PT and Principal for supervision and instruction.

Skills

Patience

Compassion

Empathy

Professionalism

Education

High School Diploma or Recognized Equivalent

HQP (HQP options listed)

Job description

BRSU Special Programs Paraeducator - ANCHOR

Bennington-Rutland Supervisory Union Green Ridge Elementary School - Dorset, Vermont Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5850350

Application Deadline: Aug 23, 2026 11:59 PM (UTC)

Re-Posted: Aug 10, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

ANCHOR is a district-wide program housed at our newly reconfigured elementary in Manchester. The ANCHOR program is specifically designed for students in grades K-5 whose behaviors substantially impact their ability to meaningfully access the general education classroom instruction. The ANCHOR Program provides a predictable, therapeutic, and structured educational environment with direct instruction in social-emotional skill development and the teaching of self-regulation strategies.

The Special Programs Paraeducator - ANCHOR performs a variety of instructional and/or support duties to assist the school and teachers in instruction, supervision, and education of students in groups or in one-on-one teacher to student ratios. The Paraeducator supports students in all aspects of their education by supporting an environment conducive to learning. As a positive and nurturing member of the school team, this position understands and attends to a variety of students’ academic, social, emotional, and behavior needs. The Paraeducator supports school teams in the implementation of teaching plans and/or services for individual students with significant behavioral, social, and academic needs as per the student’s Individual Education Plan and/or programs designed by a teacher or other professional as directed.

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 ideal candidate will demonstrate patience, compassion, and empathy when working with students and will exhibit professionalism when representing the school. Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills are essential. This is a terrific opportunity for a reliable, highly adaptable individual who is passionate about supporting student growth and achievement and who is eager to play a vital role within the school community.

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: $24.50 - $27.50 per hour, based on years of direct experience working with the same population of students.

Position Type: Full-time

Job Categories:

Instructional Support > Individual Aide

Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Job Requirements

• Required Qualifications:
  
  • High School Diploma or Recognized Equivalent
  • At least one (1) year of relevant experience working with children or individuals with significant behavioral, social and academic needs, 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:

• Associate degree is preferred
• Training or experience with special education, behavioral support, or trauma-informed practices is preferred
• Experience working with students with disabilities is preferred
• Current certification in CPI or other crisis intervention program
• Experience with applied behavior analysis
• Experience with individuals with significant challenging behaviors and disablities
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required