Special Education Paraeducator

Mill River Unified Union School District; Wallingford (VT); On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Mill River Unified Union School District in Wallingford, Vermont seeks two Special Education Paraeducators to provide developmental, academic, and behavioral support under licensed personnel. Positions are full-time (FTE 1.0) with immediate start.

Compensation ranges per the 2025-2028 agreement: $18.97–$27.66 per hour. Location is Wallingford Elementary School; travel to other MRUUSD campuses may be required.

Qualifications

• Interact effectively with students and staff in written and verbal form.
• Take direction and feedback; work independently when needed.
• Implement developmental, academic, and behavioral supports under licensed personnel.
• Must have an Associate’s Degree or pass an academic competency assessment prior to hire.
• Willingness to transport students using district vehicles and school insurance.
• Willingness to work across MRUUSD campuses.
• Must comply with fingerprinting and background checks.
• Ability to stand for long periods and ambulate throughout the school day.
• Able to go outdoors in temperatures above 10℃.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct support to eligible students to meet their developmental, academic, and behavioral needs in accordance with an educational plan and supervision/direction from licensed personnel.
• Manage behavioral challenges using positive and proactive approaches.
• Complete district-mandated trainings, workshops, and Professional Development opportunities as directed.
• Assist with data-collection tasks as assigned by staff.
• Complete Medicaid billing as required.
• Other responsibilities as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Independent work

Behavior support

Data collection

Medicaid billing

Mobility/standing

Outdoor work

Education

Associate degree or equivalent

Job description

Mill River Unified Union School District Wallingford Elementary School - Wallingford, Vermont Open in Google Maps

Special Education Paraeducator

Job Details

Job ID: 5915205

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Sep 03, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

POSITION TITLE: Special Education Paraeducator

NUMBER OF POSITIONS

AVAILABLE: 2

FTE: 1.0

LOCATION: Wallingford Elementary School (location of employment is subject to change based on student needs as determined by the Administration)

SUPERVISED BY: Director of Student Services in collaboration with Building Principal

START DATE: Immediately

BASIC FUNCTION: To provide a range of developmental, academic, and behavioral support services to eligible students under the supervision and direction of licensed personnel.

WORKS WITH: Students, Faculty, Staff & Administration

COMPENSATION: In accordance with the 2025-2028 collective bargaining agreement for Support Staff, the range of compensation for this position is from $18.97- $27.66 per hour.

QUALIFICATIONS

• 1. Ability to interact effectively through both written and verbal interactions with students and co-workers.
• 2. Ability to take direction and feedback when provided, as well as to work independently when needed.
• 3. Ability to implement a variety of developmental, academic, and behavioral supports under the supervision/direction of licensed personnel and administration.
• 4. Must possess an Associates’ Degree or the equivalent; or pass an academic competency assessment prior to hire.
• 5. Willingness to transport students (using district-provided vehicles and school insurance) is strongly preferred.
• 6. Willingness to be assigned to work amongst all campuses within the MRUUSD is required.
• 7. Must comply with all requirements relating to fingerprinting and criminal background checks.
• 8. Must possess the ability to stand for long periods of time as well as to ambulate throughout the school setting throughout the school day.
• 9. Must be able to go outdoors in temperatures above 10℃.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

• 1. Provide direct support to eligible students to meet their developmental, academic, and behavioral needs in accordance with an educational plan and supervision/direction from licensed personnel.
• 2. Manage behavioral challenges using positive and proactive approaches.
• 3. Complete district-mandated trainings, workshops, and Professional Development opportunities as directed.
• 4. Assist with data-collection tasks as assigned by staff.
• 5. Complete Medicaid billing as required.
• 6. Other responsibilities as assigned.

Position Type: Full-time

Job Requirements

• Associate degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Coral Stone , Director of Student Services
• 2321 Middle Road, Suite 1
• North Clarendon, Vermont 05759
• Phone: [phone]
• Fax: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]