Multilingual/ESOL Paraeducator

Young World Physical Education; Orford (NH); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Rivendell Interstate School District invites applications for a Multilingual/ESOL Paraeducator at Rivendell Academy in Orford, NH. The role supports English language learners under a licensed teacher, providing targeted language assistance, reinforcing lessons, and helping students with their academic and social-emotional needs.

The position is part-time, up to 25 hours per week, and requires a high school diploma or equivalent; an associate degree or college credits are preferred.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or equivalent is required, but preferred candidates will have an associate's degree or some college education.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential for working with students and families.
• Experience working with children and/or English language learners is preferred.
• Organizational and technology skills are needed for managing materials and clerical tasks.

Responsibilities

• Support English language learners under the guidance of a licensed teacher.
• Provide individual or small-group ESOL instruction and reinforce classroom lessons.
• Assist with materials, assignments, and monitoring student progress.
• Ensure documentation and clerical duties are completed as required.

Skills

Clear communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Technology skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree preferred

Tools

Classroom software

Job description

Multilingual/ESOL Paraeducator

• Rivendell Interstate School District, Rivendell Academy - Orford, New Hampshire Open in Google Maps
• Samuel Morey Elementary - Fairlee, Vermont Open in Google Maps
• Westshire Elementary - West Fairlee, Vermont Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5855877

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Jul 28, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 31, 2026

Job Description

A multilingual/ESOL (English Speakers of Other Languages) paraeducator works under the guidance of a licensed teacher to support the acquisition of English skills (listening, speaking, reading, and writing). This specialized paraeducator assists teachers in the classroom with instructional activities, providing individual or small-group English language support, and helps non-native English-speaking students with their academic and social-emotional needs. Key duties include reinforcing lessons, assisting with materials and assignments, and monitoring student progress.

Position is up to 25 hours per week.

• A high school diploma or equivalent is required, but preferred candidates will have an associate's degree or some college education.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential.
• Experience working with children and/or English language learners is preferred.
• Organizational and technology skills are needed for tasks like managing student software and completing clerical duties.

Position Type: Part-time

Job Categories: Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Welcome to Rivendell Academy, Samuel Morey Elementary, Westshire Elementary

Rivendell Academy is a small 6-12 public school located in the picturesque Connecticut River Valley of Vermont and New Hampshire. Our culture supports strong relationships with students, professional collaboration, and teacher leadership. We value a personal, student-centered approach to education. We focus on understanding and developing student ideas that emerge from encountering rich materials and complex questions. Rivendell teachers integrate technology and develop rigorous interdisciplinary projects culminating in public presentations of learning.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 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., Samuel Morey Elementary School is a preK-5 grade public elementary school in the Rivendell District.Rivendell is 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., 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

• At least 3 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• Associate 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]