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Orange East Supervisory Union

Paraprofessional

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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

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Job Description

Newbury Elementary School, located in Newbury Vermont, is looking for a full-time paraprofessional positions to work with students in grades kindergarten through sixth grade. A Paraprofessional is responsible for supporting students and collaborating with teachers within the school setting by performing a variety of supportive activities within a diverse population of students.

Performance Responsibilities
  • Works with individual/small/large groups of students to reinforce instruction and support student learning.
  • Supports classroom teachers in curriculum delivery, activity modification, and other curriculum implementation duties as assigned.
  • Supports student accommodations and modifications to classroom curricula and provides re-instruction for specific students (under supervision of appropriate professionals). Implements curriculum materials under the supervision of a classroom teacher and/or special educator.
  • Assists students with work completion within classroom & guided study settings.
  • Provides assistance in meeting targeted instruction goals and objectives.
  • Assists with general classroom behavior management procedures. Documents student progress/performance.
  • Attends team meetings as requested.
  • Assists with supervision of students during emergency drills, assemblies and field trips.
  • Utilizes appropriate building systems for communicating questions and/or concerns. Reports all student safety issues to immediate supervisor and/or building administrator.
  • Sensitive to the need for confidentiality in dealing with student/school/district matters.
Compensation:
This position pays between $19.22 and $29.72 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications. Compensation is determined by the districts collective bargaining agreement, which considers factors such as degree level and years of service.

To apply for either of these positions, complete the schoolspring application and include: a cover letter, resume, and three current letters of recommendation.