Join the Burlington School District as a Paraeducator!

Burlington School District • Burlington, VT

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Burlington School District (BSD) is seeking compassionate, dedicated, and collaborative individuals to join our team as Paraeducators for the 2026-2027 school year. Our paraeducators are essential members of every school community. Working alongside teachers and specialized staff, paraeducators help students grow academically, socially, emotionally, and independently while creating welcoming and inclusive learning environments where every child can thrive. We are currently hiring paraeducators across the Burlington School District in a variety of educational settings, including Kindergarten, Elementary Special Education, Middle School Special Education, High School Special Education, Library Support, and Magnet School Special Education (Integrated Arts Academy and Sustainability Academy).

Requirements

• Passionate about helping children and adolescents succeed
• Patient, compassionate, and dependable
• Strong communicators and collaborative team members
• Flexible, positive, and eager to learn
• Committed to creating equitable and inclusive learning environments

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with children or individuals with disabilities

Responsibilities

• Support students individually or in small groups
• Assist teachers with classroom instruction and learning activities
• Help students achieve academic, behavioral, and social-emotional goals
• Support students with Individualized Education Programs (IEPs)
• Encourage positive behavior and student engagement
• Foster communication, independence, and confidence
• Assist with classroom preparation, instructional materials, and student data collection
• Build positive relationships with students, families, and school staff
• Create welcoming, inclusive learning environments where every student feels supported

Benefits

• Competitive wages based on the Paraeducator Master Agreement
• Comprehensive health, dental, and life insurance benefits for eligible employees
• Paid professional development and ongoing training
• Opportunities to work with experienced educators and multidisciplinary teams
• Meaningful work that makes a lasting impact on students and families
• Opportunities for growth within the Burlington School District
• Additional compensation for eligible Intensive Needs assignments
• Health and life insurance benefits are available for this position after a period of 45 working days.
• Dental benefits are available upon hiring.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed