Intensive Instructional Assistant

Young World Physical Education; Burke (VT); On-site; USD 29,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

The Kingdom East Unified Union School District is seeking an Intensive Instructional Assistant (IIA) in Burke, VT, to help develop and interpret the needs of students with disabilities and to support instructional and behavioral goals. The role requires collaboration with teachers and a special educator and offers hourly pay in a range of $20.85 to $26.96.

Starting date is immediate; a ParaPro or higher degree is preferred, with background fingerprinting and a district-wide data-driven approach

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Develop and interpret individual needs of students with disabilities.
• Create and implement behavior and instructional support programs in consultation with the special educator and teachers.
• Provide observable student data that meet the IEP goals.

Education

High School/Trade School degree preferred

Job description

Kingdom East Unified Union School District Burke Town School - West Burke, Vermont Open in Google Maps

Intensive Instructional Assistant

Job Details

Job ID: 5884285
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Aug 13, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

The Kingdom East School District, Student Services, is seeking an Intensive Instructional Assistant (IIA) who is energetic and loves working and playing with children. 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 Burke Town 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. 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 currently $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.

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

Classroom Teacher > Preschool

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 > 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

Contact Information

• Sophie Branson Gill , Principal
• 3293 Burke Hollow Rd
• West Burke, VT, Vermont 05871
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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