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Mill River Union High School

Special Education Paraeducator

Pay: $48,495/yr

Posted: 7 weeks ago

Location: Clarendon, VT (Onsite)

Last Updated: 3 weeks ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 9/18/2026

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What they do

A Teacher Assistant assists classroom teachers by providing extra individual attention and instruction to students. Helps teachers with recordkeeping, preparation for lessons and activities and supervising students. May work with special education students, or work in a school library or computer lab; may be called teacher aide or paraprofessional.

$40,421 / year median in Vermont

+13% projected growth

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Job Description

Special Education Paraeducator Mill River Unified Union School District Mill River Union High School - North Clarendon, Vermont Job Details

Job ID:

5846482

Application Deadline:

Posted until filled

Posted:

Yesterday

Starting Date:

Aug 20, 2026 Job Description

JOB POSTING & DESCRIPTION

POSITION:

SPECIAL EDUCATION PARAEDUCATOR

___________________________________________________________________________________

POSITION TITLE

Special Education Paraeducator

FTE:

1.0 NUMBER OF POSITIONS

AVAILABLE

(2)

LOCATION

Mill River Union High School (location of employment is subject to change based on student needs as determined by the Administration)

SUPERVISED BY

Director and Assistant Director of Student Services in collaboration with Building Principal

START DATE

August 20, 2026 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