Paraeducator, Essex Elementary School (Grades K-2)

Essex Westford School District; Essex Junction (VT); On-site; USD 33,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Essex Westford School District (EWSD) is seeking a full-time Paraeducator to support students in grades 3–5 at Essex Elementary School. Paraeducators play a crucial role in helping students access learning, participate in the school community, and build independence in an inclusive classroom environment.

Working with classroom teachers and support staff, they provide academic, behavioral, and other student support based on individual needs.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience working with elementary-age children.
• Ability to follow directions and implement educational and behavior programs.
• Ability to accurately collect data and maintain confidentiality.
• Physical capacity to support student mobility, positioning, and care needs.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a school team.

Responsibilities

• Support Learning: Assist students with classroom activities and academic tasks, implement IEP-driven instructional strategies, and adapt or modify materials in collaboration with teachers.
• Support Student Success: Implement student-specific support and behavior plans, encourage positive peer interactions, and help students develop independence and successful school routines.
• Provide Physical & Personal Care Support: Assist students with mobility, positioning, personal care, and other health-related needs as appropriate.
• Collect & Track Data: Accurately collect and document information related to student academic performance, behavior, and progress.
• Supervise Students: Provide support and supervision throughout the school day, including classroom activities, lunch, recess, arrival, dismissal, and other instructional or non-instructional settings.
• Collaborate as a Team: Work closely with teachers and other school staff to provide consistent support and contribute to a safe, respectful, and inclusive learning environment.

Skills

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Following directions

Data collection

Mobility support

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate’s degree or two years of college

Job description

Paraeducator, Essex Elementary School (Grades K-2)

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Job Details

Job ID: 5947389
Application Deadline: Oct 22, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)
Posted: Oct 01, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: Immediately
Position Type: Full-Time School Year
Salary: $23.51 to $24.13 Per Hour
Job Categories: Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Job Description

Essex Westford School District (EWSD) is seeking a full-timeParaeducator (Mainstream Instructional Assistant)to support students in grades 3–5 at Essex Elementary School.

Paraeducators play an important role in helping students access learning, participate in the school community, and build independence in an inclusive classroom environment. Working alongside classroom teachers and support staff, paraeducators provide academic, behavioral, and other student support based on individual needs. Within EWSD, this position is also known as a Mainstream Instructional Assistant (Mainstream IA).

This position is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working with children, building positive relationships, and being part of a collaborative school team.

What You’ll Do

• Support Learning: Assist students with classroom activities and academic tasks, implement IEP-driven instructional strategies, and adapt or modify materials in collaboration with teachers.


• Support Student Success: Implement student-specific support and behavior plans, encourage positive peer interactions, and help students develop independence and successful school routines.


• Provide Physical & Personal Care Support: Assist students with mobility, positioning, personal care, and other health-related needs as appropriate.


• Collect & Track Data: Accurately collect and document information related to student academic performance, behavior, and progress. Assist with informal assessments and monitoring of student goals.


• Supervise Students: Provide support and supervision throughout the school day, including classroom activities, lunch, recess, arrival, dismissal, and other instructional or non-instructional settings.


• Collaborate as a Team: Work closely with teachers and other school staff to provide consistent support and contribute to a safe, respectful, and inclusive learning environment.

Compensation & Benefits

Pay: $23.51+ per hour, based on experience

EWSD offers excellent benefits, including:

• Generous paid time off


• Paid school vacation days — full-time school-year employees receive five paid school vacation days each school year, increasing to eight paid days beginning in the 2027–28 school year


• Medical and dental insurance


• Life insurance


• Tuition reimbursement


• Retirement plan with up to a 6% employer contribution

What We’re Looking For

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent


• Experience working with elementary-age children


• Ability to follow directions and implement educational and behavior programs


• Ability to accurately collect data and maintain confidentiality


• Physical capacity to support student mobility, positioning, and care needs


• Strong communication and interpersonal skills


• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a school team


• Ability to support students with a variety of academic, behavioral, physical, and personal care needs

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or two years of college coursework


• Previous experience working with children in an educational or support setting


• Training or experience in special education, behavior support, or inclusive practices


• Familiarity with IEP implementation and data collection procedures

Our district vision is: "Growing hearts and minds, for a better today and tomorrow: every day, every way, every one."

EWSD is committed to building a culturally diverse and inclusive environment. Successful candidates must be committed to working effectively with diverse community populations and are expected to strengthen such capacity if hired. Candidates with experience working in another country, the ability to speak more than one language fluently, and/or Peace Corps experience are encouraged to apply to help contribute to a diversity of thinking and grow our organizational practices.

Job Requirements

• High School/Trade School degree preferred.


• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Ashley Gray , Principal


• ESSEX ELEMENTARY SCHOOL


• Phone: [phone]


• Email: [e-mail]