Paraeducator - Special Education Assistant

Rivendell Interstate School District; Orford (NH); On-site; USD 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Rivendell Academy seeks a caring Special Education paraeducator to support students in grades 6–12 with essential academic skills and social-emotional development.

The role requires teamwork with staff, strong communication, and organizational skills. Candidates must meet Highly Qualified Paraeducator status or be eligible, with an Associate’s Degree (60 credits), PRAXIS ParaPro or Title I training.

Salary is $19–$22 per hour; full-time position starting Oct 5, 2026, posted Sep 29, 2026.

Qualifications

• Must be Highly Qualified Paraeducator or eligible.
• Associate’s Degree (60 college credits) required.
• Pass PRAXIS ParaPro or complete Title I training modules.

Responsibilities

• Support instruction in reading, writing, and math.
• Support social, emotional, and behavioral skills.
• Collaborate with staff and administration as a team.
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

Skills

Patience and empathy

Team collaboration

Oral and written communication

Organizational skills

Education

Associate's Degree or higher (60 credits)

PRAXIS ParaPro Assessment pass

Title I training modules

Job description

Paraeducator - Special Education Assistant

Rivendell Interstate School District Rivendell Academy - Orford, New Hampshire Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5944110

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Sep 29, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Oct 5, 2026

Job Description

Rivendell Academy seeks a caring and knowledgeable special education paraeducator to work with students in grades 6-12th supporting specially designed instruction in basic academic skills such as reading, writing, and math, as well as instruction in social, emotional, and behavioral skills. This position serves students with any type of educational disability identification.

The special education paraeducator must have a high level of patience, empathy, and positivity for working with students with any type of disability. Paraeducators must work collaboratively with staff and administration, on behalf of students. The special education paraeducator must work effectively as a team, and demonstrate strong oral and written communication skills. Organizational skills are essential.

Must meet Highly Qualified Paraeducator status, or is eligible, through completion of an Associate's Degree (or higher), acquired 60 college credits, passing score on the PRAXIS ParaPro Assessment, or completion of Title I training modules.

Position Type: Full-time

Salary: $19 to $22 Per Hour

Job Categories:

Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Welcome to Rivendell Academy

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.

Job Requirements

• At least 3 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• High School/Trade School 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]

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