Paraeducator - Mainstream Instructional Assistant

Para educator - Mainstream Instructional Assistant

Essex Westford School District, Thomas Fleming School – Essex Junction, Vermont

Job : 5567203

Final date to receive applications: Apr 15, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted: Mar 04, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Essex Westford School District (EWSD) is seeking full‑time Mainstream Instructional Assistants for grades 3‑5. The position is at Thomas Fleming Elementary School
. The assistant supports students with academic, behavioral, and physical needs in inclusive classroom settings. Responsibilities include adapting instructional materials, implementing student‑specific support plans, assisting with personal care, collecting data on student progress, implementing behavior plans, and supervising students throughout the school day. The assistant works closely with teachers and support staff to promote student success and contribute to a safe, respectful, and inclusive school environment.

This position requires working with a student individually in collaboration with a special educator.

Pay: $22.43+ based on experience

EWSD offers benefits including generous paid time off, medical and dental insurance, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, and a retirement plan with up to 6% employer contribution.

• Instructional support:
  Assist students with academic tasks, implement IEP‑driven instructional strategies, and adapt classroom materials in collaboration with teachers.
• Behavioral and physical support:
  Support students’ behavioral plans, facilitate inclusive peer interactions, and provide assistance with mobility, personal care, and health needs.
• Data and assessment:
  Collect and record data on student performance and behavior, assist with informal assessments, and participate in evaluating student progress.
• Student supervision:
  Monitor and support students during instructional and non‑instructional times, including lunch, recess, arrival/dismissal, and teacher absences.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to follow directions, implement educational and behavior programs, and support students with a variety of needs.
• Ability to collect data accurately and maintain confidentiality.
• Experience with children in the elementary ages.
• Physical capacity to support student mobility, positioning, and care needs.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; ability to work collaboratively.

• Associate’s degree or two years of college coursework.
• Previous experience working with children in an educational or support role.
• Training or experience in special education, behavior support, or inclusive practices.
• Familiarity with IEP implementation and data collection procedures.

Our district vision is: "Growing hearts and minds, for a better today and tomorrow: every day, every way, every one."

EWSD is committed to building a culturally diverse and inclusive environment. Successful candidates must be committed to working effectively with diverse community populations and are expected to strengthen such capacity if hired. Candidates with experience working in another country, the ability to speak more than one language fluently, and/or Peace Corps experience are encouraged to apply to contribute to a diversity of thinking and grow our organizational practices.

Position Type: Full‑Time School Year

Salary: $22.43 to $23.67 Per Hour

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

• Matt Roy, Principal
• Thomas Fleming School
• Phone:
• Email: mroy