Paraspecialist (Anticipated, up to 2 positions)

SHELBURNE COMMUNITY; Shelburne (VT); On-site; USD 59,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

Shelburne Community School within the Champlain Valley School District seeks up to two full-time paraspecialists to support students with intensive instructional and behavioral plans across school settings.

The role emphasizes independence, data collection, and collaboration with licensed professionals; starting date To Be Determined; salary $28.82 to $32.19 per hour; benefits included; internal priority during initial posting window.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Direct, adjust, or develop elements of student instructional and behavioral plans under supervision.
• Foster independence for student participation in activities.
• Collect, maintain, and interpret student data.
• Integrate instructional, behavioral, and communication interventions into classrooms.
• Provide direct support in multi-layered curriculum adaptation and activities of daily living.

Skills

Communication skills

Collaboration

Adaptability

Problem solving

Job description

Paraspecialist (Anticipated, up to 2 positions)

Champlain Valley School District (VT) SHELBURNE COMMUNITY - Shelburne, Vermont Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5946115

Application Deadline: Oct 30, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted: Sep 30, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

Paraspecialist (Anticipated, up to 2 positions) Needed

Location: Shelburne Community School

This position will remain open until filled. However, applications received within the first seven days of posting will receive priority consideration. Internal candidates will also be prioritized over external applicants during this initial seven-day window.

Shelburne Community School (SCS) is seeking up to two full-time (2.00 FTE) energeticparaspecialists to join our special education team. We are looking for skilled, caring individuals to provide intensive support in the areas of multi-layered curriculum or curriculum overlapping, communication, behavior, and activities of daily living across school settings.

Primary Responsibilities

• Direct, adjust, or develop elements of student instructional and behavioral plans under the supervision of a licensed professional.
• Foster independence so that students can fully participate in school activities.
• Collect, maintain, and interpret student data.
• Integrate instructional, behavioral, and communication interventions into the classroom setting.
• Provide direct support in multi-layered curriculum adaptation, communication tools, behavioral stabilization, and activities of daily living.

The Ideal Candidate Will Possess

• Advocacy for inclusive education and a strong commitment to child growth and fostering independence.
• Strong problem-solving, collaboration, and positive team-building skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a demonstrated ability to build strong relationships and rapport with students and school teams.
• A willingness to learn and adapt in a dynamic learning environment.

This position offers a competitive salary and benefits package based upon qualifications, education, and experience. More information about CVSD can be found on our district website ...

CVSD is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to ensuring that all of our students achieve our mission - which means we are also committed to developing a faculty and staff that represents the inclusive, welcoming environment we seek to develop for students and families.

Job ID#5946115

Position Type: Full-Time School Year

Salary: $28.82 to $32.19 Per Hour

Job Categories: Instructional Support > Individual Aide

Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Job Requirements

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

Contact Information

• Tania Hayes , Director of Special Services
• SHELBURNE COMMUNITY
• Email: [e-mail]