Intensive 1:1 Special Education Paraeducator (Anticipated)

Rivendell Interstate School District; West Fairlee (VT); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Rivendell Interstate School District's Westshire Elementary in West Fairlee, Vermont is seeking a 1:1 Special Education paraeducator to support an elementary student with special needs. The role focuses on personal care and functional life skills, plus assistance with social, emotional, and behavioral development.

The ideal candidate will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of educators and therapists, including an occupational therapist and a speech-language pathologist, and must

Qualifications

• Ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary educators and therapists.
• Patience, empathy, and positivity for working with students with disabilities.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and support in functional life skills.
• Support social, emotional, and behavioral skill development.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team including an occupational therapist and speech-language pathologist.

Skills

Patience

Empathy

Communication

Team collaboration

Organizational skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Intensive 1:1 Special Education Paraeducator (Anticipated)

Rivendell Interstate School District Westshire Elementary - West Fairlee, Vermont

Job Details

Job ID: 5919038

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Sep 09, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Westshire Elementary School seeks a 1:1 Special Education Paraeducator to provide personal care and support in functional life skills, as well as support in social, emotional, and behavioral skill development for an elementary aged student with special needs. Ability to collaborate effectively with a multidisciplinary team of educators and therapists (such as an Occupational Therapist and Speech & Language Pathologist) is essential to supporting this student's communication and motor skill development needs.

The 1:1 Intensive Special Education Paraeducator must have a high level of patience, empathy, and positivity for working with students with any type of disability. the 1:1 Intensive Special Education Paraeducator must work effectively as a member of a team, and demonstrate strong oral and written communication skills. Organizational skills are essential. A sense of humor and a genuine interest in supporting disabled students to learn, grow, and become independent is highly desired.

Position Type: Full-time

Salary: $20 to $24 Per Hour

Job Categories: Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Welcome to Westshire Elementary

Westshire Elementary School is a preK-5 grade public elementary school in the Rivendell District. Rivendell Interstate School District was the first K-12 interstate school district in the United States. It is now a preK-12 school district and serves three Vermont towns (Fairlee, West Fairlee and Vershire) and one New Hampshire town (Orford). Rivendell is located in the picturesque four-season Upper Valley near Dartmouth College and Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center. The District also includes beautiful Lake Morey and Lake Fairlee and has a 37-mile hiking trail that connects the four towns. There are a number of higher education institutions close to our towns, including: Dartmouth College, Plymouth State University, Community College of Vermont, Norwich University, Vermont College of Fine Arts, and Goddard College. Teachers can opt into either the Vermont or New Hampshire teacher retirement program.

Job Requirements

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

Contact Information

• Lisa Burbach , Director of Special Education
• 10 School Drive
• Orford, New Hampshire 03777
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]