Educational Assistant for Early Education

Mount Abraham Unified School District; Bristol (VT); On-site; USD 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and life & long term‑%

Retirement savings plans

Paid time off

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Mount Abraham Unified School District in Bristol, Vermont seeks an Educational Assistant to support a preschool-aged child with disabilities under an IEP, working with licensed educators in inclusive or special education settings.

The role focuses on promoting student engagement, independence and school readiness. You will provide direct student support, collect progress data, and collaborate with families and the teaching team to implement effective interventions.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or HQP certification required.
• CPR and First training, and licensing compliance.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to follow administrative guidelines and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work collaboratively and communicate effectively with students, families, staff and community.
• Ability to utilize software applications relevant to school operations.

Responsibilities

• Providing direct support to an individual student to reinforce instruction and skill development.
• Assist in implementing daily routines and activities across developmental domains.
• Support the student in participating in classroom activities, including transitions and circle time.
• Implement accommodations and behavioral strategies as outlined in the IEP or behavior plan.
• Collect data and observations to monitor student progress.
• Support multi-model communication systems (ASL, Speech Generating devices, etc.).
• Maintain a safe, clean, and developmentally appropriate classroom environment.
• Assist with personal care needs including toileting, feeding, dressing and mobility.
• Foster positive interactions with students, families and team members.
• Participate in team meetings and professional development as required.

Skills

Communication

Collaboration

Independent work

Follow guidelines

Education

Associate's Degree or HQP Certification

Job description

Educational Assistant for Early Education

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Job Details

Job ID: 5943647

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

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

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Mount Abraham Unified School District has an immediate opening for an Educational Assistant to support the implementation of an Individualized Education Program (IEP) for a preschool-aged child with disabilities. Working under the direction of licensed educators and service providers, the assistant helps promote student engagement, independence, and school readiness in inclusive or special education settings.

Responsibilities

• Providing direct support to an individual student to reinforce instruction and skill development.
• Assist in implementing daily routines and activities that support learning across developmental domains (communication, motor, cognitive, social-emotional, and self-help).
• Support the student in participating in classroom activities, including transitions, circle time, play-based learning, and specials. Implement accommodations and behavioral support strategies as outlined in the student's IEP or behavior plan.
• Collect data and observations to support student progress monitoring.
• Support the student in using multi-model communication systems (i.e. ASL, Speech Generating device, etc…).
• Help maintain a safe, clean, and developmentally appropriate classroom environment.
• Assist students with personal care needs, which includes toileting, feeding, dressing, and mobility support.
• Foster positive interactions and relationships with students, families, and team members.
• Participate in team meetings and professional development as required.

Working with young children requires that the individual is physically capable of getting up and down from the floor, lifting 50lbs, and other associated physical demands.

Position Type

Full-time

Salary

$23 to $28 Per Hour

Pay Range

$23.87 – $228.64

Work Hours

7:45 am to 3:15 pm

Benefits

• health, dental, and life & long term disability insurance
• retirement savings plans
• paid time off
• professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Associates Degree or Highly Qualified Paraprofessional Certification
• Certification in proper techniques for restraints and seclusion (i.e., Crisis Prevention Intervention).
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to follow administrative guidelines, work independently and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work collaboratively.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with students, parents, staff and members of the community.
• Ability to utilize software applications applicable to school operations and activities.

Job Requirements

• Must have an associate’s degree or HQP certification
• CPR and First training
• Additional training to comply with licensing requirements
• At least 1 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• Associate degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Equal Opportunity Employer

MAUSD is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

Contact Information

• Catrina DiNapoli
• 72 Munsill Avenue
• Bristol, Vermont 05443
• Phone: [phone]
• Fax: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

About Mount Abraham Unified School District

Mount Abraham Unified School District is located in Addison County and includes the town school districts of:Bristol (Bristol Elementary PreK-6),Monkton (Monkton Central School K-6)New Haven (Beeman Elementary School K-6),Starksboro (Robinson Elementary School K-6), andMt. Abraham Union Middle/High School (7-12)Please visit our website for more information about MAUSD and our individual schools. www.mausd.org,