Instructional Assistant

Instructional Assistant Kingdom East Unified Union School District, Lyndon Town School - Lyndonville, Vermont Job Details Job ID: 5374325 Application Deadline: Posted until filled Posted: Sep 15, 2025 12:00 AM (UTC) Starting Date: Immediately Position Type: Full-time Job Categories: Instructional Support > Individual Aide; Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA; Special Education > Behavior Specialist / EBD; Special Education > Early Essential Education; Special Education > General Special Education; Special Education > Gifted & Talented Job Description The Kingdom East School District, Student Services, is seeking Instructional Assistants (IAs) assigned to work at the Lyndon Town School in classrooms ranging from early childhood to middle school for children ages 5 to 14. The candidate must be energetic and loves working with children and being part of a school community. The IA candidate will have experience and/or the desire to provide care and support to children for growth and learning academic, social, emotional and behavioral skills. Ideal candidates will have experience serving children with special learning needs and/or who need support acquiring independent educational skills. The candidate will work closely with classroom teachers and/or special education case managers and are under the direction of the school administrator and the Director of Student Services. The individual in this position supports specialized instruction and other supports for students as assigned. Candidates must successfully complete the ParaPro assessment or higher degree. Background check, including fingerprinting required upon employment. The Lyndon 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 preK-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, online applications at schoolspring.com will be accepted. Online 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 for information about our schools. Minority applicants are encouraged to apply. EOE M/F Job Requirements High School/Trade School degree preferred. Citizenship, residency or work visa required Application Questions The employer requires all applicants to answer the following questions. It is recommended that you type any essays in a word processing program, save them, and then paste them on the proceeding job application page. 1. Please provide a statement of commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion. Short Essay (Answer limited to 600 characters, including spaces) Contact Information Stacy Rice, Director of Student Services 64 Campus Lane PO Box 129 Lyndon Center, Vermont 05850 Phone: View phone number on click.appcast.io Email: View email address on click.appcast.io #J-18808-Ljbffr