Intensive Instructional Assistant (4)

Young World Physical Education

Vermont

On-site

USD 27,483 - 35,542

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

A local school district in Vermont is seeking an Intensive Instructional Assistant. The ideal candidate will be energetic and passionate about working with children, particularly those with special needs. Responsibilities include supporting students, developing instructional programs, and working closely with special educators. Applicants must complete the ParaPro assessment or hold an associate's or higher degree. This full-time position offers a pay range of $19.95/hr. to $25.80/hr.

Qualifications

Must successfully complete the ParaPro assessment.
Background check, including fingerprinting required.
Experience with children with special needs preferred.

Responsibilities

Interpret individual needs of students in early childhood classrooms.
Develop and implement behavior and instructional support programs.
Provide observable student data to meet IEP Program goals.

Skills

Energetic

Works well with children

Education

High School/Trade School degree

Associates degree or higher

Job description

Intensive Instructional Assistant

Kingdom East Unified Union School District Lyndon Town School - Lyndonville, Vermont

Job Details

Job ID: 5374353
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Sep 15, 2025 12:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: Immediately
Position Type: Full-time

Job Description

The Kingdom East School District, Student Services, is seeking Intensive Instructional Assistants (IIA) assigned to work at the Lyndon Town School. The candidates 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 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 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.

Only completed, online applications at schoolspring.com will be accepted. On-line application must include: profile, letter, resume, transcripts, references, tests, certifications and questions, if asked. Hard copies of Vermont Certification with appropriate endorsements, three written letters of reference and transcripts will be required for verification at the interview level. Visit our website www.kingdomeast.org for information about our schools. Minority applicants are encouraged to apply. EOE M/F

Job Requirements

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

Application Questions

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