Early Childhood Special Needs Support Assistant

Kingdomeast; Lyndon (VT); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

The Kingdom East School District, Lyndon Center, Vermont, seeks an Intensive Instructional Assistant to support early childhood classrooms and students with special needs. The IIA helps implement behavior and instructional programs in collaboration with the special educator and classroom teacher.

Immediate start. Successful candidates will have either a ParaPro certification or an associate degree or higher, and must pass a background check including fingerprinting.

Qualifications

• ParaPro assessment required or associate degree or higher.
• Background check including fingerprinting required.

Responsibilities

• Support development and interpretation of individual needs in early childhood classrooms or for students with special needs.
• Assist in creating and implementing behavior and instructional support programs with collaboration from the grade-level special educator and classroom teacher.
• Provide observable data to meet IEP goals for students with developmental delay and/or other special needs.

Education

High School/Trade School degree preferred.

ParaPro assessment or higher degree

Job description

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

The Kingdom East School District, Student Services, is seeking Intensive Instructional Assistants (IIAs). The candidates must be energetic and loves working with children. The IIA position's purpose is to develop and interpret individual needs of our youngest students in the early childhood classrooms or supporting students with special needs by helping to create and implement behavior and/or instructional support programs with consultation with the grade level special educator and classroom teacher. Candidates must successfully complete the ParaPro assessment or have an associates or higher degree. The IIA provides observable student data that meet the IEP Program goals of students with developmental delay and/or other special needs. Position will target goal-directive services to assist students in accessing instruction in a developmentally appropriate, functional and independent manner. Background check, including fingerprinting required upon employment. The pay range for this position is currently $19.95/hr.-$25.80/hr.

The Kingdom East School District is located in the heart of a vibrant community in the Northeast Kingdom of Vermont. We operate seven preK-8th grade schools ranging from 60 to 500 students. Our high school students have “choice” and may opt to attend one of the traditional independent schools -- Lyndon Institute or St. Johnsbury Academy -- or another high school of their choosing.

We are located about 3 hours from Montreal, Boston and Portland, ME. Our region is known for breathtaking views and access to great skiing, hiking, mountain biking, fishing, canoeing and other outdoor opportunities. We are close to the White Mountains and the Green Mountains. Both Littleton, NH and St. Johnsbury, VT have numerous fine and performing arts venues. Our communities attract wholesome families, faculty and staff. Our schools maintain impassioned faculty, personalized beliefs about success, and a caring, safe school culture.

Only completed, on-line applications at schoolspring.com will be accepted. On-line application must include: profile, letter, resume, transcripts, references, tests, certifications and questions, if asked. Hard copies of Vermont Certification with appropriate endorsements, three written letters of reference and transcripts will be required for verification at the interview level. Visit our website www.kingdomeast.org for information about our schools. Minority applicants are encouraged to apply. EOE M/F

Intensive Instructional Assistant

Kingdom East Unified Union School District Kingdom East School District - Lyndon Center, Vermont Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5787092
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Jun 17, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

The Kingdom East School District, Student Services, is seeking Intensive Instructional Assistants (IIAs). The candidates must be energetic and loves working with children. The IIA position's purpose is to develop and interpret individual needs of our youngest students in the early childhood classrooms or supporting students with special needs by helping to create and implement behavior and/or instructional support programs with consultation with the grade level special educator and classroom teacher. Candidates must successfully complete the ParaPro assessment or have an associates or higher degree. The IIA provides observable student data that meet the IEP Program goals of students with developmental delay and/or other special needs. Position will target goal-directive services to assist students in accessing instruction in a developmentally appropriate, functional and independent manner. Background check, including fingerprinting required upon employment. The pay range for this position is currently $19.95/hr.-$25.80/hr.

The Kingdom East School District is located in the heart of a vibrant community in the Northeast Kingdom of Vermont. We operate seven preK-8th grade schools ranging from 60 to 500 students. Our high school students have “choice” and may opt to attend one of the traditional independent schools -- Lyndon Institute or St. Johnsbury Academy -- or another high school of their choosing.

We are located about 3 hours from Montreal, Boston and Portland, ME. Our region is known for breathtaking views and access to great skiing, hiking, mountain biking, fishing, canoeing and other outdoor opportunities. We are close to the White Mountains and the Green Mountains. Both Littleton, NH and St. Johnsbury, VT have numerous fine and performing arts venues. Our communities attract wholesome families, faculty and staff. Our schools maintain impassioned faculty, personalized beliefs about success, and a caring, safe school culture.

Only completed, on-line applications at schoolspring.com will be accepted. On-line application must include: profile, letter, resume, transcripts, references, tests, certifications and questions, if asked. Hard copies of Vermont Certification with appropriate endorsements, three written letters of reference and transcripts will be required for verification at the interview level. Visit our website www.kingdomeast.org for information about our schools. Minority applicants are encouraged to apply. EOE M/F Position Type: Full-time
Job Categories:

Instructional Support > Individual Aide

Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Special Education > Alternative Learning Environment

Special Education > Autism

Special Education > Behavior Specialist / EBD

Special Education > Early Essential Education

Special Education > General Special Education

Special Education > Gifted & Talented

Job Requirements

• High School/Trade School degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

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