Temporary Paraeducator - Communication Facilitator

Bennington-Rutland-Supervisory-Union; Manchester (VT); Presencial; USD 25 000 - 28 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Bennington-Rutland Supervisory Union is seeking a Temporary Paraeducator - Communication Facilitator at Equinox Valley Middle School in Manchester Center, VT. The role centers on providing onsite interpretation to support deaf students within classrooms and activities.

Responsibilities include facilitating communication among students, peers and staff, and potentially tutoring or pre-teaching signs. Participation in IEP team meetings is expected; position runs 11/24/26 through 12/14/26 with a

Qualificações

• High School Diploma or Recognized Equivalent required.
• At least 1 year of experience working with children, preferably in education.
• HQP via associate degree or 48 credits or approved paraprofessional assessment is preferred.
• EIPA score 4.0+ or equivalent is preferred.
• An associate degree is preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

Responsabilidades

• Provide onsite interpreting services for deaf students in classrooms and activities.
• Facilitate communication among deaf students, hearing peers, teachers and staff.
• Possibly tutor or pre-teach signs related to unit vocabulary and test reading.
• Attend IEP meetings with student’s team as a related service provider.

Conhecimentos

Experience with children

Onsite interpreting support

Formação académica

High School Diploma or GED

HQP eligibility (associate degree or 48 credits)

EIPA training score 4.0+ preferred

Associate degree preferred

Residency or work visa required

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Temporary Paraeducator - Communication Facilitator

Bennington-Rutland Supervisory Union Equinox Valley Middle School - Manchester Center, Vermont Open in Google Maps Taconic Elementary School - Manchester Center, Vermont Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5966895

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Oct 21, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Nov 24, 2026

Job Description

Taconic Elementary School and Equinox Valley Middle School are seeking a Temporary Paraeducator - Communication Facilitator! The Paraeducator - Communication Facilitator is assigned to provide onsite interpreting services for students who are deaf in the classroom, school, or school-sponsored activities as per the student’s plan. In this position, the Paraeducator’s primary function is to facilitate communication between the deaf student, their hearing peers, the classroom teacher, and other educational staff. Other job requirements may include tutoring (with supervision), pre-teaching signs and concepts related to unit vocabulary, and test reading. As a related service provider, the Paraeducator - Communications Facilitator is expected to participate in meetings with the student’s IEP team.

Paraeducators work under the day-to-day direction of the staff member(s) supported including the classroom teacher, special education teacher, SLP, OT, PT, and under the direct supervision of the Principal. Teachers and/or special education personnel provide specific directions and oversight for supervision and/or instructional support.

The anticipated employment dates are 11/24/26 through 12/14/26, following the school calendar, and are subject to change.

The complete job description can be found HERE.

BRSU is a Professional Learning Community which demonstrates best practice in teaching and is committed to high levels of achievement and success for all students. We offer a cohesive and collaborative work environment. We have excellent benefits and take pride in our inviting work culture filled with dedicated professionals.

Pay Rate

• $18.50 to $20.50 per hour, based on years of experience.

Position Type: Full-time

Job Categories: Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Job Requirements

• Required Qualifications:
  • High School Diploma or Recognized Equivalent
  • At least one (1) year of relevant experience working with children, preferably in an educational setting.
• Highly Qualified Paraprofessional (HQP) through one of the following:
  • Associate degree
  • Successful completion of at least 48 credit hours (passing grade or better) from an accredited institution of higher learning
  • Successful completion of an approved paraprofessional assessment test required in lieu of the above
• Copies of transcripts and license(s) must be uploaded to the application for all licensed positions. Successful applicants to Licensed positions will be required to provide official transcripts to Human Resources before completion of the hiring process.
• Preferences:
  • Training or experience with special education, behavioral support, or trauma-informed practices is preferred.
  • Experience working with students with disabilities is preferred.
  • Holds a degree from an interpreter training program, or an Educational Interpreter Proficiency Assessment (EIPA) score of a 4.0 or greater is preferred
  • Demonstration of sufficient linguistic fluency and cognitive flexibility to pass the VTEHDI screening process is preferred
  • Associate degree preferred.
  • Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Bennington-Rutland Supervisory Union (BRSU provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This practice applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. BRSU conducts thorough screenings of all applicants being recommended for hire, which may include contacting references not listed on your application. Selected individuals are subject to criminal records background checks and child and adult abuse registry checks. Any offer of employment will be contingent upon acceptable results of these checks at the sole discretion of the Superintendent or their designee.

Contact Information

• Jennifer Turner , Principal
• 80 Memorial Ave.
• Manchester Center, Vermont 05255
• Phone: [phone]
• Fax: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]