Instructional Assistant

Kingdom East Unified Union School District

Lyndon (VT)

On-site

USD 25,000 - 35,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Job summary

The Kingdom East Unified Union School District is seeking an Instructional Assistant to support students at Lyndon Town School in Lyndonville, Vermont. The IA will work with students aged 5 to 14, collaborating with teachers and case managers to foster academic, social, emotional, and behavioral growth.

Ideal candidates have experience with special learning needs, a willingness to support a positive classroom climate, and must complete the ParaPro assessment or hold an associate degree or

Qualifications

Candidates must successfully complete the ParaPro assessment or have an associate degree or higher.
Background check with fingerprinting is required upon employment.
Pay range is $18.50–$25.34 per hour.

Responsibilities

Assist with caring for and supporting students aged 5–14 to promote growth in academic, social and behavioral skills.
Work closely with classroom teachers and special education staff to support individualized student needs.
Contribute to a classroom environment that builds strong connections and relationships with students.

Skills

ParaPro assessment

Team player

Education

Associate degree or higher

High School/Trade School degree preferred

Job description

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

Instructional Assistant

Job Details

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

The Kingdom East School District, Student Services, is seeking an Instructional Assistant (IA), assigned to work at Lyndon Town School. The candidate must be energetic and love working, playing and interacting with students, ages ranging from 5 to 14. The IA will have experience and/or the desire to provide care and support to children for growth and learning academic, social, emotional and behavioral skills. The ideal candidate will have experience serving children with special learning needs and/or who need support acquiring independent educational skills. The candidate requires strong teaming skills, flexibility and a willingness to assist in developing a classroom environment that makes strong connections and relationships with children. The candidate will work closely with classroom teachers and/or special education case managers and are under the direction of the school administrator and the Director of Student Services. The individual in this position supports specialized instruction and other supports for students as assigned. Candidates must successfully complete the ParaPro assessment or have an associate degree or higher. A background check, including fingerprinting required upon employment. The pay range for this position is currently $18.50/hr.-$25.34/hr.

Lyndon Town School is part of the Kingdom East School District, 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 Boston, Montreal 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. Minority applicants are encouraged to apply. EOE M/F

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