Paraeducator

Windham-Southeast-Supervisory-Union-1; Putney (VT); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Putney Central School in southern Vermont seeks a full-time paraeducator for the 2026-2027 school year to join our elementary team.

The successful candidate will work with students in PK-8, collaborate with teachers and families, and support an outdoor, nature- and play-based learning environment.

Qualifications

• Experience working with youth in a variety of settings.
• Ability to collaborate with educators, families, and community members.
• Comfortable working in nature- and play-based learning environments.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the elementary team to support student learning.
• Contribute to educational initiatives to improve the learning experience for every student.
• Support outdoor, nature-based activities and play-based learning opportunities.

Skills

Experience with youth

Collaboration skills

Flexibility

Willingness to learn

Job description

Paraeducator

Windham Southeast Supervisory Union Putney Central School - Putney, Vermont Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5942296

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

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

Starting Date: Immediately

Position Type: Full-time

Job Description

Putney Central School, nestled on a 180-acre campus in the Connecticut River Valley of southern Vermont and serving 200 students in grades PK - 8, is seeking applicants for the position of paraeducator as a part of our elementary team, for the the 2026-2027 school year. This is a full time position for the 2026-2027 school year.

At PCS we strive to create a learning environment that fosters innovation, collaboration, equity, and inclusion where everyone is valued and respected, as well as a strong connection to the natural world through outdoor learning. This position offers an educator the opportunity to collaborate with educators, families, community members and organizations and to develop and contribute to educational initiatives to improve the learning experience of every student.

The successful candidate will have experience working with youth in a variety of settings, be flexible in their approach, have strong collaboration skills and a desire to learn and grow as part of a vibrant educational community. In addition, this person must be comfortable working with children in a nature- and play-based setting.

The Windham Southeast School District (WSESD) is an increasingly diverse community with an ongoing commitment to diversity and inclusion, social justice, and anti-racism. We are looking for enthusiastic professionals to join us in furthering this work. In addition, WSESD is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or disability, as defined and required by state and federal laws. Additionally, we prohibit retaliation against individuals who oppose such discrimination and harassment or who participate in an equal opportunity investigation.

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Jon Sessions , Principal


• 182 Westminster Road


• Putney, Vermont 05346


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