JES Special Education Paraeducator

Mt. Mansfield UUSD • Jericho, VT

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Jericho Elementary School is seeking a full time special education paraeducator for the 2025-2026 school year, beginning late August 2025. Paraeducators are responsible for supporting students, special educators and classroom teachers within the regular school setting. The position involves performing a variety of supportive activities with a diverse population of students. Qualified candidates should enjoy working with and engaging with students, have the ability to communicate effectively and work independently. Candidates must be reliable, have the ability to lift up to 25 pounds and stand and/or walk for extended periods of time to support students. Other responsibilities include: assisting with implementing modifications, accommodations and services; work with students to reinforce learning of material and skills introduced by the teacher; assist in data collection; and have fun helping students recognize their true potential. MMUUSD offers an excellent benefits package including paid time off, medical, dental and life insurance and a competitive salary. Our schools offer a supportive and collaborative work environment, flexible scheduling and an awesome team atmosphere! For more information about our school district, please visit our web page at https://www.mmuusd.org/ . MMUUSD is committed to supporting the success of all learners by eradicating bias in our systems. We are especially interested in applicants with diverse experiences who share our commitment and are invested in helping all students know they belong. Questions? Please contact Jenn Cote, Director of Special Services, [phone] or [email protected]

Requirements

• enjoy working with and engaging with students
• ability to communicate effectively
• ability to work independently
• reliable
• ability to lift up to 25 pounds
• ability to stand and/or walk for extended periods of time to support students

Responsibilities

• supporting students
• supporting special educators and classroom teachers
• performing a variety of supportive activities with a diverse population of students
• assisting with implementing modifications, accommodations and services
• work with students to reinforce learning of material and skills introduced by the teacher
• assist in data collection
• helping students recognize their true potential

Benefits

• paid time off
• medical
• dental
• life insurance
• competitive salary
• supportive and collaborative work environment
• flexible scheduling
• awesome team atmosphere

What This Job Offers

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