Instructional Support Assistant

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Job Title: Intensive Instructional Assistant - Location: Concord School, Kingdom East School District, Vermont - Job Type: Full-time - Pay Range: $20.85/hr - $26.96/hr - Job Description: - The Kingdom East School District, Student Services, is seeking an Intensive Instructional Assistant (IIA), assigned to work at Concord School. - The candidate must be energetic and love working, playing, and interacting with students, ages ranging from 5 up to 14. - The IIA will have experience and/or the desire to provide care and support to children for growth and learning academic, social, emotional, and behavioral skills. - The ideal candidate will have experience serving children with special learning needs and/or who need support acquiring independent educational skills. - The candidate requires strong teaming skills, flexibility, and a willingness to assist in developing a classroom environment that makes strong connections and relationships with children. - 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 have an Associate Degree or Higher. - Background check, including fingerprinting, required upon employment. - About Concord School: - Concord 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. - Location: - We are located about 3 hours from Boston, Montreal, 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. - How to Apply:* - 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 www.kingdomeast.org for information about our schools. - Minority applicants are encouraged to apply. EOE M/F