Instructional Assistant - Chester, VT

Make a meaningful impact supporting students in a dynamic behavior program currently undergoing exciting redevelopment. Skilled professionals with experience as Paraprofessionals, Behavior Specialists, Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs), or in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) are needed to join a K-12 educational team working across four school buildings. This is a contract role located near Chester, VT, offering a unique chance to influence students’ daily lives during a pivotal period as the district pilots new projects for the 26/27 school year.

What We’re Looking For:

• Experience as a Paraprofessional, RBT, Behavior Specialist, or in ABA interventions
• Background working with children or adolescents in educational or behavioral support settings
• A collaborative work style with the ability to adapt to evolving programming and new initiatives
• Experience supporting individual students and classrooms with behavior management plans
• Ability to effectively communicate and work under the guidance of district and supervising BCBAs
• Reliability in maintaining confidentiality and professional standards across varied school environments

What You’ll Do:

• Provide direct support to K-12 students with behavioral needs, following established intervention plans
• Collaborate closely with a new district BCBA overseeing the program and, for RBTs, with outside BCBA supervision as preferred
• Support teachers and staff in behavior management, data collection, and program adjustments throughout four school buildings
• Foster a positive, inclusive learning environment while responding proactively to student needs
• Participate in training and contribute ideas during the launch of new pilot projects
• Commit to a full-time schedule; 35–37.5 hours per week, during the 2026–2027 academic year (8/26/26–6/14/27)

Help shape the future of behavior support for students across the district. If you have the expertise and passion to make a difference, submit your resume today and make an impact where it matters most!

Compensation for this position ranges from $15.50 to $35.50. Eligible candidates may also receive healthcare benefits, housing, and meals/incidentals. Full details of our healthcare benefits plan can be found here. This posting is open for 60 days after the posting date.