Full-Time Intensive Instructional Assistant – Special Ed

Kingdom East; Portland (ME); Hybrid; USD 29,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Kingdom East Unified Union School District in Sheffield, VT is seeking a full-time Intensive Instructional Assistant (IIA) to support students with disabilities. The IIA develops and interprets individual needs, helps implement behavior and instructional plans in consultation with the special educator and teachers.

Candidates must successfully complete the ParaPro assessment or hold a higher degree; a background check including fingerprinting is required upon employment.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Develop and interpret individual needs of students with disabilities with educators and teachers.
• Create and implement behavior and instructional support programs.
• Provide observable student data aligned to IEP/EST goals.

Skills

Data collection

Behavior support

Education

ParaPro assessment or higher degree

Job description

Intensive Instructional Assistant

Kingdom East Unified Union School District Miller's Run School - Sheffield, Vermont Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5880344
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Aug 11, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

The Kingdom East School District, Student Services, is seeking a full time Intensive Instructional Assistant (IIA). The IIA position's purpose is to develop and interpret individual needs of students with disabilities by helping to create and implement behavior and/or instructional support programs in consultation with the special educator and teachers. Currently this assignment will be at the Millers Run School and is based on student needs. The IIA provides observable student data that meet the IEP Program or EST goals of students with disabilities. This position will target goal-directive services to assist students in accessing instruction in a developmentally appropriate, functional and independent manner. Candidates must successfully complete the ParaPro assessment or higher degree. Background check, including fingerprinting required upon employment. The pay range for this position is $20.85/hr.-$26.96/hr.

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
Salary: $20 to $26 Per Hour
Job Categories:

Classroom Teacher > Alternative Learning Environment

Classroom Teacher > Early Childhood

Classroom Teacher > Elementary

Instructional Support > Individual Aide

Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Instructional Support > Speech/Language Assistant

Special Education > Alternative Learning Environment

Special Education > Autism

Special Education > Behavior Specialist / EBD

Special Education > Consulting Teacher

Special Education > Early Essential Education

Special Education > General Special Education

Special Education > Learning Disabled

Special Education > Mentally Disabled

Special Education > OT Assistant

Special Education > PT Assistant

Special Education > Special Education Assistant

Special Education > Speech/Language Assistant

Job Requirements

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

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