Paraprofessional-Special Education

Addison Central School District; Middlebury (VT); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Retirement plan

Paid leave

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Addison Central School District in Middlebury, Vermont seeks full-time Paraprofessionals to support students in the 2026-2027 school year. You will work with small groups or individual students, providing instructional and social-emotional support under the guidance of teachers in an inclusive learning environment.

Candidates should have strong communication skills, experience with school-age children, and may need VT orientation, health trainings, and CPR/First Aid within six months.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of relevant experience preferred.
• Associate degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

Responsibilities

• Provide instructional and social-emotional support to individual students and small groups.
• Collaborate with teachers to create inclusive and adaptive learning experiences.
• Supervise students during classroom, recess and lunch periods.

Skills

Paraprofessional

Instructional support

Student supervision

Education

Associate degree preferred

Job description

Paraprofessional - Special Education

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Job Details

Job ID: 5933702

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Sep 21, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Addison Central School District is seeking full-time Paraprofessionals to work in our schools for the 2026-2027 school year for anticipated vacancies. These individuals will be working with small groups or individual students. The successful candidate must have strong communication and collaboration skills and experience working with school-age children.

Responsibilities of the position include providing instructional and social/emotional support to both individual students and small groups, collaborating with teachers to create inclusive and adaptive learning experiences, and helping supervise students during classroom, recess and/or lunch periods. Willingness to contribute to a positive, student-centered, inclusive learning environment is a must.

Job responsibilities for individuals working in our Preschool Program include actively supporting the lead teacher by reinforcing academic concepts and managing classroom flow for all preschool students. Supervising children throughout the day—including on the playground and during transitions—while promoting positive social behaviors and providing vital emotional support. A core duty involves managing essential personal care tasks, such as assisting children with hygiene, toileting, and meals. Maintaining a safe and tidy learning environment by preparing instructional materials, organizing centers, and consistently sanitizing equipment. Tracking attendance, filing records, and communicating daily with the lead teacher about student progress.

If the chosen individual is new to child care, they will need to complete the VT orientation training (a nine hour online training) as well as Protecting Vermont's Children (2.5 hour online training). Within six months individuals must complete CPR/First Aid training.

Addison Central School District offers competitive wages. Employee benefits include:

• Health, Dental, Life AD&D, Long Term Disability Coverage
• -Contribution to up to a family health insurance plan with contribution to either a Health Savings Account or a Health Reimbursement Arrangement
• -Access to a flexible spending account
• -Single dental insurance plan funded by the school district with the option to purchase dependent coverage
• -Long term disability plan with a 90-day elimination period, benefit pays 66 2/3% of salary, funded by the school district
• -Life insurance valued at $30,000, funded by the school district
• -Paid leave
• -Retirement through the Vermont Municipal Employees Retirement System
• -Employee Assistance Program

E.O.E.

Job Requirements

• At least 3 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• Associate degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Nelly Collazo , Asst. Superintendent
• 49 Charles Avenue
• Middlebury, Vermont 05753
• Phone: [phone]
• Fax: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

Position Type: Full-time

Salary: $22 to $29 Per Hour

Job Categories: Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA