Paraprofessional – Special Education Position Available In Caledonia, Vermont

Paraprofessional – Special Education
Caledonia Central Supervisory Union
Caledonia Cooperative-Barnet School – Barnet, Vermont Job Details

Job ID:

5240845

Application Deadline:

Posted until filled

Posted:

Jun 17, 2025

Starting Date:

Aug 25, 2025
Job Description
Barnet School is a PreK-8 school that sits upon 90 acres of land. The school accesses the outdoor environment as a means for students to gain academic skills. We seek a talented and enthusiastic paraeducator to join our team of highly qualified educators.
The right candidates will enjoy working with students in the elementary-middle grades, keep the students engaged in learning throughout the school day and assist with academic achievements of the students. The paraeducators work in group settings, classroom settings and one-on-one with individual students. We seek motivated, captivating individuals that will enhance the students school day experience.
Our Mission
It is the mission of the Caledonia Central Supervisory Union and its seven member schools to create a learning community in which each individual can achieve the highest standards of excellence in intellectual growth and citizenship.
Position Summary
Under the supervision of a Building Administrator and with direction from one or more teachers, the Paraprofessional -SPED assists in achieving instructional objectives by working with individual students or small groups to promote their achievement and overall success.

The Paraprofessional is expected to assist the classrooms with maintaining a warm and nurturing relationship with each child, supporting an environment that stimulates curiosity and celebrates diversity, and participating in a dynamic, student-centered curriculum that is grounded in hands-on exploration and play.
Job Duties
Provide student assistance.
Work with individual students or groups of students to reinforce learning of material or skills initially introduced by the teacher.
Guide independent study, enrichment work, and remedial work in collaboration with the teacher.
Assist with the reasonable supervision of students during emergency drills, assemblies, play periods, field trips, and instructional activities.
Assist with other student needs.
Read to students, listen to students read, and participate in other forms of oral communication with students.
Assist students in the library or media center.
Help students with daily living and self-help skills.
Collaborate with the student(s) IEP team.
Assist with maintaining an appropriate classroom environment.
Check notebooks, supervise testing and make-up work, relate to executive functioning skills.
On an as-needed basis, ride in school transportation with a student
Support and demonstrate core values of Caledonia Central Supervisory Union
Engage in ongoing professional development relevant to position.
Respond promptly and thoroughly to written and oral requests for information.
Maintain a clean, neat appearance, appropriate to position.
Maintain a record of appropriate attendance and punctuality.
Serve as an optimal role model for students, colleagues, and the general public.
Work in close harmony with colleagues, supervisors, and co-workers.
Comply with all District and School policies and regulations, including but not limited to guidelines for confidentiality.
Perform other related duties as required/assigned.
Qualifications
High school diploma, or G.E.D. or any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school.
Preferred Qualifications
At least 1 years of relevant experience preferred
Associate degree preferred
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge
Basic curriculum expectations
Basic teaching strategies
Basic computer applications
Ability to interpret special education IEPs and evaluation reports
Skills
Basic reading and computation skills, and appropriate oral and written expression; thorough knowledge of English grammar and usage.
Abilities
Work under the direction of the Special Educator to whom assigned.
Work cooperatively in a team environment to meet goals
Organize and perform work independently
Work on multiple projects while meeting all deadlines
Show sustained effort and enthusiasm in quality and quantity of work
Physical Requirements
Work environment is in a mixed environment, with moderate noise, temperatures that are controlled, and no exposure to chemicals or other negative air quality elements.
The work is light/moderate work, requiring exertion of up to 30 pounds of force to move or lift objects.
The following physical and mental abilities are representative of those expected to complete the essential functions of the job:
Standing for prolonged periods
Sitting for prolonged periods
Repetitive motions with the hands, wrists, or fingers
Repetitive motions with force on the back or lower body
Ability to feel, grasp, or hold objects by hand
Discernment of colors visually
Discernment of letters or numbers
Discernment of objects under low light or distant conditions
Understanding and communicating in spoken language
Understanding and communicating in written language
Perception of sounds
Making decisions using logic and rational thinking
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations shall be made, as required by law, to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions herein described. Since every duty associated with this position may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in the job description, but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performing of their duties, just as though they were actually written out in this job description.
Since every duty associated with this position may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in the job description, but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performing of their duties, just as though they were actually written out in this job description.
Paraprofessionals – SPED are hired in a full-time capacity, 178 days during the school year

Benefits:

Health insurance
Dental insurance
Paid time off
Retirement Plan
Vision insurance
Long-Term Disability (employer paid)
Voluntary Supplemental Insurance
Accident
Critical Illness
Hospital Indemnity
Short-term disability
Legal plans

Schedule:

Morning shift (7.5 hours per day/5 days a week)
No weekends

Work Location:

In person
Additional Information
•Must complete and pass all background checks•Caledonia Central Supervisory Union assures equal opportunity and public access and, if necessary, affirmative action in all its policies regarding employment and provision of services. CCSU does not discriminate in its hiring, programs or policies on the bases of race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, age, disability, sex, marital status or sexual orientation.

Position Type:

Full-time

Salary:

$20 to $25 Per Hour