Elementary Paraeducators

Colchester School District; Malletts Bay (VT); On-site; USD 23,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Colchester School District is seeking Elementary Paraeducators for the 2026-2027 school year at Porters Point School and Malletts Bay School in Colchester, Vermont.

The Paraeducator will assist classroom teachers in meeting the instructional needs of students, implement lesson plans, supervise students, and help with data collection. This is a full-time, non-exempt position with hourly pay based on education and experience.

Qualifications

• Experience and/or demonstrated ability working with students.
• Skill in curriculum adaptation, behavior management techniques, and record keeping.
• Title 1 Paraeducators will be required to have a Bachelor’s Degree.

Responsibilities

• Implement lesson plans (prepared by classroom teachers) for students individually, in small groups, or within classrooms, as assigned.
• Assist instructional support service teachers and/or classroom teachers as planned and requested.
• Supervise and manage students, as assigned.
• Correct student work; assist with routine clerical functions.
• Assist in organizing special events and/or student activities.
• Implement curriculum adaptations; follow behavioral management plans, and collect/maintain data files.
• Participate in training prior to working with students on confidentiality and other necessary instructional strategies as determined by Building Administrators and Special Education staff.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the principal, other administrators, and/or designated teachers.

Skills

Experience with students

Behavior management

Curriculum adaptation

Record keeping

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Elementary Paraeducators

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Job Details

Job ID: 5949709

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Oct 05, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Colchester School District is seeking Elementary Paraeducators for the 2026-2027 school year!

• POSITION TITLE: Elementary Paraeducator
• GENERAL DESCRIPTION: The Paraeducator will assist classroom teachers and/or instructional support service teachers in meeting the instructional needs of assigned students.
• WAGE CATEGORY: Grades 1-5, depending on education. Non-Exempt (hourly) Pay rate based on education & experience/placement on grid. 2026-2027 pay grid TBD.
• TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Per School Board and Support Staff Agreement if position exceeds 20 hours per week; otherwise, per current Handbook for Non-Union Support Staff Personnel.
• REPORTS TO: Building Principal or Designee
• EVALUATION: Performance in this position will be evaluated annually, in person and in writing, by the Building Principal or Designee in consultation with classroom teachers and/or instructional support service teachers, coordinators and/or administrators. This evaluation process will be consistent with that described in the School Board/Support Staff Agreement.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience and/or demonstrated ability working with students.
• Skill in curriculum adaptation, behavior management techniques, and record keeping.
• Title 1 Paraeducators will be required to have a Bachelor’s Degree.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Implement lesson plans (prepared by classroom teachers) for students individually, in small groups, or within classrooms, as assigned.
• Assist instructional support service teachers and/or classroom teachers as planned and requested.
• Supervise and manage students, as assigned.
• Correct student work; assist with routine clerical functions.
• Assist in organizing special events and/or student activities.
• Implement curriculum adaptations; follow behavioral management plans, and collect/maintain data files.
• Participate in training prior to working with students on confidentiality and other necessary instructional strategies as determined by Building Administrators and Special Education staff.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the principal, other administrators, and/or designated teachers.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Noise Level in the work environment is moderate
• Occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Regularly required to sit, use hands to finger, or handle
• Regularly required to talk and hear
• Occasionally required to stand and walk
• Regularly required to reach with hands and arms
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds

Position Type: Full-time

Salary: $17 to $28 Per Hour

Job Categories: Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Welcome to Porters Point School, Malletts Bay School

Part of the Colchester School District, Porters Point School is a K through 2nd Grade elementary school., Part of the Colchester School District, Malletts Bay School is located in beautiful Colchester, Vermont. Malletts Bay School is a fair and welcoming community of life-long learners who strive to do our best, and who think not only what is -- but what can be.We do this through:Providing a safe, caring, and respectful environment,Exploring academic fields of knowledge,Using a variety of instructional strategies andIntegrating technology.

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Carrie Lutz , Director of Special Education
• P.O. Box 27
• Colchester, Vermont 05446
• Phone: [phone]
• Fax: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]