Instructional Assistants

Orleans Southwest; Hardwick (VT); On-site; USD 29,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Orleans Southwest is seeking compassionate Instructional Assistants to support students with academic and social-emotional tasks under IEP/504 guidance. Openings at Hardwick Elementary and Hazen Union Middle/High School.

Positions involve working with individuals or small groups both in and out of classrooms, on and off campus, per teacher directions. Must meet ESSA criteria, have 38 college credits or a degree, and pass a background check.

Qualifications

• Must meet criteria for support staff per ESSA (38 college credits or a degree)
• Background check must be passable
• Instructional Assistants under age 21 may be assigned only to grades 6 and below
• Reliable transportation required
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Responsibilities

• Assisting individual and small groups of students with academic/learning and/or vocational tasks
• Becoming familiar with teacher/program requirements and all instructional materials
• Supervising students during non-instructional and out-of-class activities
• Providing additional support and other duties as assigned

Skills

Reliability

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or higher

Associate degree

Job description

Instructional Assistants

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Job Details

Job ID: 5908331

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Aug 31, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

The Orleans Southwest Supervisory Union (OSSU) is seeking compassionate, student-centered Instructional Assistants. The successful candidates will assist individual students and/or small groups of students with academic, social-emotional, and/or vocational/job-related tasks per the Individualized Education Plan, Section 504 plan, and/or the classroom teacher’s direction. The anticipated building assignments for these current openings are at Hardwick Elementary School and Hazen Union Middle and High School. Assignments are subject to change for both building/school assignments and assignments to an individual or group of students.

Instructional Assistants become familiar with the academic approach and requirements of the teacher and the program, and all instructional, non-instructional, and adaptive materials and equipment utilized in the program. Instructional Assistants support students in non-classroom settings, both on and off campus, as needed.

Some essential functions are:

• Assisting individual and small groups of students with academic/learning/and/or vocational/job-related tasks per Individualized Education Plan, Section 504 plan, and/or classroom teacher’s direction.
• Becoming familiar with the academic approach and requirements of the teacher and the program, and all instructional, non-instructional, and adaptive materials and equipment utilized in the program.
• Assisting and supervising students during non-instructional and out-of-classroom activities (e.g., in the lunchroom or hall, getting on/off the bus, during art, music, library, or P.E. times, outdoor settings, field trips, etc.), and as the teacher works with groups or individuals.
• Providing additional support and other duties as assigned.

Position Type: Full-time

Salary: $21 to $27 Per Hour

Job Categories:

• Instructional Support > Individual Aide
• Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Welcome to Orleans Southwest

WORKING TOGETHER TO ENSURE ALL STUDENTS LEARN AND FEEL A TRUE SENSE OF BELONGING

Job Requirements

• Must meet criteria for support staff per ESSA. A Bachelor’s Degree, an Associate's Degree, or the equivalent of 38 college credits. Successful completion and passing of a Title I-compliant Highly Qualified Test may be substituted for the 38 college credits. Must have the ability to pass a full background check. Instructional Assistants under the age of 21 can only be assigned to work in grades 6 and below. Reliable transportation is required.
• At least 1 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• Associate degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Tess Martin , Human Resources Manager
• PO Box 338
• 157 Daniel's Road
• Hardwick, Vermont 05843
• Phone: [phone]
• Fax: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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