Intensive Instructional Assistant

Intensive Instructional Assistant

Kingdom East Unified Union School District Burke Town School - West Burke, Vermont Open in Google Maps

Job : 5219361
Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled
Re-Posted: Aug 21, 2025 12:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: Immediately

The Kingdom East School District, Student Services, is seeking two 1.0 FTE Intensive Instructional Assistants (IIA) assigned to work at the Burke Town School in classrooms ranging from early childhood to middle school (ages 3-14). The candidates must be energetic and love working with children. The IIA position's purpose is to develop and interpret individual needs of our youngest students in the early childhood classrooms or supporting students with special needs by helping to create and implement behavior and/or instructional support programs with consultation with the grade level special educator and classroom teacher.

Candidates must successfully complete the Para Pro assessment or have an associates or higher degree. The IIA provides observable student data that meets the Early childhood classroom goals or the IEP Program goals of students with developmental delay and/or other special needs. Position will target goal‑directive services to assist students in accessing instruction in a developmentally appropriate, functional and independent manner.

Background check, including fingerprinting required upon employment.

The Burke Town School is part of the Kingdom East School District, located in the heart of a vibrant community in the Northeast Kingdom of Vermont. We operate seven pre‑K‑8th grade schools ranging from 60 to 500 students. Our high school students have “choice” and may opt to attend one of the traditional independent schools – Lyndon Institute or St. Johnsbury Academy – or another high school of their choosing.

We are located about 3 hours from Montreal, Boston and Portland, ME. Our region is known for breathtaking views and access to great skiing, hiking, mountain biking, fishing, canoeing and other outdoor opportunities. We are close to the White Mountains and the Green Mountains. Both Littleton, NH and St. Johnsbury, VT have numerous fine and performing arts venues. Our communities attract wholesome families, faculty and staff.

Our schools maintain impassioned faculty, personalized beliefs about success, and a caring, safe school culture.

Only completed, on‑line applications at  will be accepted. On‑line application must include: profile, letter, resume, transcripts, references, tests, certifications and questions, if asked. Hard copies of Vermont Certification with appropriate endorsements, three written letters of reference and transcripts will be required for verification at the interview level. Visit our website (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). for information about our schools. Minority applicants are encouraged to apply.

EOE M/F

Position Type: Full‑time

Job Categories:

Classroom Teacher >
Alternative Learning Environment

Classroom Teacher >
Early Childhood

Instructional Support >
Individual Aide

Instructional Support >
Paraprofessional / IA

Instructional Support >
Substitute:
Paraprofessional

Special Education >
Alternative Learning Environment

Special Education >
Autism

Special Education >
Behavior Specialist / EBD

Special Education >
Early Essential Education

Special Education >
General Special Education

Special Education >
Hard of Hearing

Special Education >
Learning Disabled

Special Education >
Mentally Disabled

Special Education >
Special Education Assistant

Special Education >
Visually Impaired

Support Staff >
Safety/Security

Support Staff >
Supervisory Aide

• High School/Trade School degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

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