Paraprofessional - Student Services at Bellows Falls Union High School

Windham Northeast Supervisory Union; Westminster (VT); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Windham Northeast Supervisory Union's Bellows Falls Union High School in Westminster, VT seeks a Paraprofessional for the school year. This role supports student academic, behavioral, and social-emotional development under supervision of certified staff.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent (associate degree preferred), 48 college credits or Praxis ParaPro/Title I eligibility, strong communication skills, and proficiency with Google Workspace.

Qualifications

• High school diploma equivalent required; associate degree preferred.
• Must have at least 48 college credits OR Praxis ParaPro eligibility or Title I requirements.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience with school-aged children, including students with disabilities, preferred.
• Ability to pass background checks and maintain confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Support students’ academic, behavioral, and social-emotional development.
• Assist with instruction and supervise students under teacher direction.
• Collect data and support implementation of student support plans.
• Maintain a safe, structured learning environment.
• Collaborate with teachers, case managers, and related staff.

Skills

Strong communication and interpersonal

Positive, flexible and collaborative

Maintain regular attendance

Ability to respond to students with良好判

Experience with school-aged children,

Education

High school diploma equivalent

Associate degree preferred

48 college credits OR Praxis ParaPro eligibility OR Title I requirements

Tools

Google Workspace

Job description

Paraprofessional - Student Services at Bellows Falls Union High School

Windham Northeast Supervisory Union Bellows Falls Union High School - Westminster, Vermont Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5958037

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Oct 13, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

Position Title: Paraprofessional

Terms of Employment: School year

Position Classification: Support Staff Union

FLSA Classification: Non-exempt

Qualifications:

• High school diploma equivalent required; associate degree preferred
• Must have at least 48 college credits OR have passed (or the ability to pass) the Praxis ParaPro exam OR otherwise meet Title I requirements (not required for behavior support positions without instructional duties)
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to respond appropriately to students in a supportive manner while exercising sound judgment
• Experience with school-aged children, including students with disabilities, preferred
• Basic academic, technology, and data tracking skills, including proficiency with Google Workspace tools
• Ability to be positive, flexible and collaborative and work as part of a team
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Ability to maintain regular and punctual attendance

Reports to: Building Principal and/or Director of Student Services with daily workflow direction by classroom teacher or special education teacher

Supervises: n/a

Evaluation: As per the Windham Northeast Education Association agreement for Staff

Position Summary:

The Paraprofessional works closely with certified staff to support students’ academic, behavioral, and social-emotional development in school settings. Responsibilities may include assisting with instruction, supervising students, collecting data, and supporting the implementation of student support plans, depending on assignment. A positive, flexible, and collaborative approach is essential, along with the ability to work effectively as part of a team in support of student success.

Performance Responsibilities:

• Maintain a safe, structured, and positive learning environment
• Support students’ social-emotional growth, independence, and positive peer interactions
• Communicate and collaborate with teachers, case managers, related service providers and other administrators.
• Participate in team meetings, trainings, and professional development
• Supervise students throughout the school day, including transitions, meals, recess, transportation, and activities
• Maintain confidentiality and follow district policies and procedures
• Perform other duties as assigned
• Implement moderate modifications and accommodations as outlined in student IEPs or 504 plans.
• Support students with mild to moderate social/emotional needs using standard classroom management and established positive behavior intervention strategies.
• Collect and record routine student data (e.g., progress on academic goals, task completion) to assist with quarterly IEP reporting.
• Facilitate small group or individualized instruction under the direct guidance of either a special education or general education teacher.
• Monitor, observe, and document student progress/behavior; maintaining records as required
• Reinforce instruction, skills, academic and social/emotional skill content under special education/classroom teacher direction
• Adapt materials and instructional approaches to meet individual student needs
• Assist with instructional activities for individuals and small groups
• Support student participation and inclusion while promoting independence
• Implement positive behavior support or social skills plans as designed by student team
• Assist with student physical needs, including mobility, positioning, and personal care as required
• Respond to crisis situations and follow established protocols, including physical intervention when trained and required
• Communicate with case managers and participate in student meetings as requested

Physical Requirements:

This position will frequently be required to stand, walk, bend, stoop, kneel, reach and sit. Manual dexterity is required to finger, handle or grasp objects. Must be able to hear, talk and see. May involve interaction with students demonstrating challenging behaviors. May require training in and implementation of approved physical restraint procedures, as applicable. May also require the ability to lift up to 50 pounds, assist with student mobility and sit on the floor as needed.

This is not necessarily an exhaustive or all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts, functions or working conditions associated with the job. The District may add to, modify or delete any aspect of this job at any time as it deems advisable. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Windham Northeast Supervisor Union does not, and will not, tolerate discrimination or harassment of school employees because of age, sex, race, religion, color, marital status, familial status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, national origin, ancestry or sexual orientation. Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (“Title IX”) is a federal law that prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, including sexual harassment and sexual violence, in education programs and activities. All public and private educational institutions that receive any federal funds must comply with Title IX.

Windham Northeast Supervisory Union is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Position Type

Full-time

Salary

$20 to $30 Per Hour

Job Categories

Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Job Requirements

• At least 1 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• Associate degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Lori Coomes-Barry , Decondary Coordinator of Student Services
• 5111 US-5
• Westminster Station, Vermont 05159
• Phone: [phone]
• Fax: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]