Intensive Instructional Assistant (2)

Young World Physical Education; Lyndon (VT); On-site; USD 27,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

The Kingdom East Unified Union School District, Newark Street School in Vermont, seeks an Intensive Instructional Assistant to work in classrooms ranging from early childhood to middle school. The role emphasizes developing and interpreting individual needs and supporting instruction with collaboration from special educators and classroom teachers.

Candidates must complete the ParaPro assessment or hold an associate or higher degree. Background checks including fingerprinting are required.

Qualifications

• High School/Trade School degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.
• ParaPro assessment or an associate degree or higher required or preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and interpret individual needs of youngest students.
• Support students with special needs by helping to create and implement behavior/instructional support programs.
• Provide observable student data that meet IEP goals for developmental delays and other special needs.
• Assist students in accessing instruction in a developmentally appropriate, functional and independent manner.

Skills

Energetic

Child engagement

Education

High School Diploma or Trade School Certificate

Associate degree or higher (ParaPro) preferred

Job description

Intensive Instructional Assistant

Kingdom East Unified Union School District Newark Street School - Newark, Vermont Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5886139

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Aug 14, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

The Kingdom East School District, Student Services, is seeking an Intensive Instructional Assistant (IIA) assigned to work at the Newark Street School in classrooms ranging from early childhood to middle school. The candidate must be energetic and loves working with children. The IIA position's purpose is to develop and interpret individual needs of our youngest students in the early childhood classrooms or supporting students with special needs by helping to create and implement behavior and/or instructional support programs with consultation with the grade level special educator and classroom teacher. Candidates must successfully complete the ParaPro assessment or have an associates or higher degree. The IIA provides observable student data that meet the IEP Program goals of students with developmental delay and/or other special needs. Position will target goal-directive services to assist students in accessing instruction in a developmentally appropriate, functional and independent manner. Background check, including fingerprinting required upon employment.

The pay range for this position is currently $19.95/hr.-$25.80/hr.

The Newark Street 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 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: $19 to $25 Per Hour

Job Requirements

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

Contact Information

• Stacy Rice , Director of Student Services
• 64 Campus Lane
• PO Box 129
• Lyndon Center, Vermont 05850
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]