Secondary Employment Paraeducator

Colchester School District; Malletts Bay (VT); On-site; USD 23,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Colchester High School, part of Colchester School District in Colchester, Vermont, seeks a Secondary Employment Paraeducator to support students on job sites and in classrooms, implementing teacher-prepared plans and coordinating with the Employment Specialist. The role involves assisting with job-shadow activities, communicating with employers, and maintaining records.

A Bachelor’s Degree is required for Title 1 Paraeducators, with wage in the $17–$28 per hour range and full-time scheduling

Qualifications

• Experience and/or demonstrated ability working with students.
• Skill in curriculum adaptation, behavior management techniques, and record keeping.
• Title 1 Paraeducators will be required to have a Bachelor’s Degree.

Responsibilities

• Communicate with current and potential employers to assist students in securing employment.
• Work with students on job sites.
• Implement lesson plans (prepared by classroom teacher) for students individually, in small groups, or within classrooms, as assigned.
• Assist instructional support service teachers and/or classroom teachers as planned and requested.
• Supervise and manage students, as assigned.
• Correct student work; assist with routine clerical functions.
• Assist in organizing special events and/or student activities.
• Implement curriculum adaptations; follow behavioral management plans, and collect/maintain data files.
• Participate in training prior to working with students on confidentiality and other necessary instructional strategies as determined by Building Administrators and Special Education staff.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the principal, other administrators, and/or designated teachers.

Skills

Experience with students

Curriculum adaptation

Behavior management

Record keeping

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Job description

Secondary Employment Paraeducator

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Job Details

Job ID: 5920586

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

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

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

POSITION TITLE: Secondary Employment Paraeducator

GENERAL DESCRIPTION: The Secondary Employment Paraeducator will work with groups and individuals on the job site, helping to secure employment, communicating with current and potential employers, overseeing job shadows and communicating with the Employment Specialist who supervises this position.

WAGE CATEGORY: Grades 1-5, depending on education and experience. Non-Exempt (hourly)

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Per School Board and Support Staff Agreement if position exceeds 20 hours per week; otherwise, per current Handbook for Non-Union Support Staff Personnel.

REPORTS TO: Building Principal or Designee

EVALUATION: Performance in this position will be evaluated annually, in person and in writing, by the Building Principal or Designee in consultation with classroom teachers and/or instructional support service teachers, coordinators and/or administrators. This evaluation process will be consistent with that described in the School Board/Support Staff Agreement.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience and/or demonstrated ability working with students.
• Skill in curriculum adaptation, behavior management techniques, and record keeping.
• Title 1 Paraeducators will be required to have a Bachelor’s Degree.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Communicate with current and potential employers to assist students in securing employment.
2. Work with students on job sites.
3. Implement lesson plans (prepared by classroom teacher) for students individually, in small groups, or within classrooms, as assigned.
4. Assist instructional support service teachers and/or classroom teachers as planned and requested.
5. Supervise and manage students, as assigned.
6. Correct student work; assist with routine clerical functions.
7. Assist in organizing special events and/or student activities.
8. Implement curriculum adaptations; follow behavioral management plans, and collect/maintain data files.
9. Participate in training prior to working with students on confidentiality and other necessary instructional strategies as determined by Building Administrators and Special Education staff.
10. Perform other duties as assigned by the principal, other administrators, and/or designated teachers.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Noise Level in the work environment is moderate
• Occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Regularly required to sit, use hands to finger, or handle
• Regularly required to talk and hear
• Occasionally required to stand and walk
• Regularly required to reach with hands and arms
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds

Position Type: Full-time

Salary: $17 to $28 Per Hour

Job Categories:

Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Welcome to Colchester High School

Colchester High School, part of the Colchester School District, is located in northwestern Vermont near Lake Champlain. We are the \"Lakers\", and our mascot is Champ. CHS, accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges, opened in the fall of 1975.

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Amber Keep
• PO Box 900
• 131 Laker Lane
• Colchester, Vermont 05446
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]