Paraeducator - Special Education Assistant

Young World Physical Education; West Fairlee (VT); On-site; USD 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Rivendell Interstate School District Westshire Elementary - West Fairlee, Vermont seeks a caring special education paraeducator for grades K-5. The role provides individual/small group support in core skills and social-emotional development, with emphasis on patience, empathy, and collaboration with staff.

Requirements include an associate degree or high school diploma with a passing ParaPro Assessment; strong communication; and willingness to work full-time. Salary ranges $19–$22/hour.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or high school diploma with passing ParaPro Assessment.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate with staff and administration.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.
• At least 3 years of relevant experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual or small group support in reading, writing and math.
• Support social, emotional and behavior development of students.
• Collaborate with teachers and administration to assist learners.
• Demonstrate patient, compassionate and reliable student support.

Skills

Communication skills

Collaboration

Organizational skills

Patience

Education

Associates degree

High school diploma

ParaPro Assessment

Job description

Rivendell Interstate School District Westshire Elementary - West Fairlee, Vermont Open in Google Maps

Paraeducator - Special Education Assistant

Rivendell Interstate School District Westshire Elementary - West Fairlee, Vermont Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5855683
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Jul 28, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 31, 2026

Job Description

Westshire Elementary School in West Fairlee, VT seeks a caring and knowledgeable special education paraeducator to work with disabled students in grades K-5. Special education paraeducators provide individual, and/or small group support in basic academic skills such as reading, writing, and math, as well as support in social, emotional, and behavioral skill development. The special education paraeducator must have the ability to provide patient, compassionate, and reliable support for learners who have challenges at school. The ability to collaborate and effectively communicate with administration and teachers is imperative.

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.

Associate degree or high school diploma with a passing score on the ParaPro Assessment required. Position Type: Full-time
Salary: $19 to $22 Per Hour
Job Categories:

Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Welcome to Westshire Elementary

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

• High school diploma is required (at minimum) with a passing score on the ParaPro Assessment, or an Associates degree is preferred.
• 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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