PROGRAM ASSISTANT-INTENSIVE - GRADES 6-12

Young World Physical Education; Winooski (VT); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Young World Physical Education in Winooski, Vermont, is seeking a Program Assistant for grades 6-12 to support students with emotional regulation, academics, and social skills. This full-time position includes responsibilities such as providing academic instruction, assisting with personal care, and supporting students in mainstream activities. Applicants should have completed 2 years of higher education and have relevant experience working with children. The role emphasizes cooperation and effective communication within a supportive educational environment.

Qualifications

• Completed at least 2 years of study or an associate's degree.
• Knowledge of special education teaching methods preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively and courteously.

Responsibilities

• Provide specific academic instruction under direction of a special educator.
• Assist students with personal care as needed.
• Collaborate with staff to discuss behavior management strategies.

Skills

Knowledge of children with disabilities

Basic computer skills

Effective communication

Conflict resolution

Experience working with children/adolescents

Education

Completed at least 2 years of study at a higher education institution

Associate degree preferred

Job description

PROGRAM ASSISTANT-INTENSIVE - GRADES 6-12

Job Details

Job ID: 5637629

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Apr 10, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Position Type: Full-time

Hours: 35 Hours per week - School Year Position

Job Description

The WSD is seeking a Program Assistant to work with our middle & high school intensive team providing support to students regarding emotional regulation, academics, social and functional skills. This may include working with individual students and small groups.

• Provide specific academic instruction under the direction of a special educator to individual students and small groups.
• Assist students with personal care such as washing face & hands, dressing, eating, toileting, etc.
• Assist with the development and implementation of behavior and crisis plans.
• Collaborate with teachers and staff to discuss behavior management strategies and obtain necessary information for successfully addressing challenging behavior.
• Model effective behavior management strategies to students, teachers and staff.
• Assist students when they are accessing the mainstream.
• Keep detailed data on student progress using task analysis, behavioral charts and other measures.
• Attend and participate in team meetings when appropriate.
• Attend and participate in all relevant training such as Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) training.
• Implement CPI strategies within the classroom.
• Effectively manage escalated student behavior.
• Support select students in off campus activities such as Bridging, field trips, community events, etc.
• Other related duties as assigned by the Director of Support Services and/or the classroom teacher/special educator in the intensive classroom.

Requirements typically include the following:

• Completed at least 2 years of study (minimum 48 credit hours) at a higher education institution; or obtained an associate’s (or higher) degree; or met a rigorous standard of quality and can demonstrate through a formal State or local academic assessment: i. Knowledge of and the ability to assist in instructing reading, writing, mathematics; and ii. Knowledge of and the ability to assist in instructing, reading readiness, writing readiness, and mathematics readiness, as appropriate.
• Knowledge of children with disabilities of special education students, and special education teaching methods preferred.
• Basic computer skills.
• Ability to speak effectively.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Ability to communicate courteously, efficiently and effectively with a variety of individuals.
• Ability to work cooperatively and effectively with peers, subordinates, supervisors, parents, and outside agencies.
• Ability to show patience, respect and compassion in working with students.
• Ability to effectively resolve conflicts and handle stress.
• Experience working with children/adolescents.
• At least 2 years of relevant experience preferred.
• Associate degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

Equal Employment Opportunity

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer who fully and actively support equal access for all people, regardless of Race, Color, Religion, Gender, Age, National Origin, Veteran Status, Disability, Genetic Information Testing, Family and Medical Leave, Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity or Expression. We prohibit retaliation against individuals who bring forth any complaint, orally or in writing, to the employer or the government, or against any individuals who assist or participate in the investigation of any complaint or otherwise oppose discrimination.