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Colchester School District
Elementary Paraeducators
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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
Job Description
Elementary Paraeducators Colchester School District Porters Point School - Colchester, Vermont Open in Google Maps Malletts Bay School - Colchester, Vermont Open in
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Aug 17, 2026 Job Description Colchester School District is seeking Elementary Paraeducators for the 2026-2027 school year!POSITION TITLE
Elementary ParaeducatorGENERAL DESCRIPTION
The Paraeducator will assist classroom teachers and/or instructional support service teachers in meeting the instructional needs of assigned students.WAGE CATEGORY
Grades 1-5, depending on education. Non-Exempt (hourly)TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT
Per School Board and Support Staff Agreement if position exceeds 20 hours per week; otherwise, per current Handbook for Non-Union Support Staff Personnel.REPORTS TO
Building Principal or DesigneeEVALUATION
Performance in this position will be evaluated annually, in person and in writing, by the Building Principal or Designee in consultation with classroom teachers and/or instructional support service teachers, coordinators and/or administrators. This evaluation process will be consistent with that described in the School Board/Support Staff Agreement.QUALIFICATIONS
Experience and/or demonstrated ability working with students. Skill in curriculum adaptation, behavior management techniques, and record keeping. Title 1 Paraeducators will be required to have a Bachelor's Degree.PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES
Implement lesson plans (prepared by classroom teachers) for students individually, in small groups, or within classrooms, as assigned. Assist instructional support service teachers and/or classroom teachers as planned and requested. Supervise and manage students, as assigned. Correct student work; assist with routine clerical functions. Assist in organizing special events and/or student activities. Implement curriculum adaptations; follow behavioral management plans, and collect/maintain data files. Participate in training prior to working with students on confidentiality and other necessary instructional strategies as determined by Building Administrators and Special Education staff. Perform other duties as assigned by the principal, other administrators, and/or designated teachers.WORKING CONDITIONS
Noise Level in the work environment is moderate Occasionally exposed to outside weather conditionsPHYSICAL DEMANDS
Regularly required to sit, use hands to finger, or handle Regularly required to talk and hear Occasionally required to stand and walk Regularly required to reach with hands and arms Occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 poundsPosition Type:
Full-time Salary:
$17 to $28Per Hour Job Categories:
Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA Welcome to Porters Point School, Malletts Bay School Part of the Colchester School District, Porters Point School is a K through 2nd Grade elementary school., Part of the Colchester School District, Malletts Bay School is located in beautiful Colchester, Vermont. Malletts Bay School is a fair and welcoming community of life-long learners who strive to do our best, and who think not only what is -- but what can be.We do this through:
Providing a safe, caring, and respectful environment, Exploring academic fields of knowledge, Using a variety of instructional strategies and Integrating technology. Job Requirements Citizenship, residency or work visa required Contact Information Carrie Lutz , Director of Special Education P.O. Box 27 Colchester, Vermont 05446Phone:
802-264-5999Fax:
802-863-4774Email:
Carrie.Lutz@colchestersd.org Map The content you submit, offer, contribute, attach, post, or display (each a "Submission") will be viewed by other users of the service who may or may not be accurately representing who they are or who they represent. Do not include any sensitive data in your submissions. Any submission or any use or reliance on any content or materials posted via the service or obtained by you through the use of the service is at your own risk. "Sensitive data" for purposes of this section means social security or other government-issued identification numbers, medical or health information, account security information, individual financial account information, credit/debit/gift or other payment card information, account passwords, individual credit and income information or any other sensitive personal data as defined under applicable laws.