Join the Burlington School District as a Paraeducator!

Paraprofessional - SY26/27

Burlington School District

Do you enjoy working with children and making a meaningful difference in your community The Burlington School District (BSD) is seeking compassionate dedicated and collaborative individuals to join our team as Paraeducators for the 2026-2027 school year. Whether youre an experienced educator exploring a career in education a recent graduate or someone looking for rewarding work with purpose wed love to hear from you. Our paraeducators are essential members of every school community. Working alongside teachers and specialized staff paraeducators help students grow academically socially emotionally and independently while creating welcoming and inclusive learning environments where every child can thrive.

Multiple Opportunities Available

We are currently hiring paraeducators across the Burlington School District in a variety of educational settings including:

Help students build confidence during one of the most important transitions in their educational journey. Work alongside classroom teachers to support learning communication self-regulation and positive peer interactions.

Provide individualized and small-group instructional support while helping students meet their Individualized Education Program (IEP) goals. Collaborate closely with teachers and related service providers to foster student success

Guide students through an exciting stage of growth by supporting academic achievement independence and social development in inclusive learning environments at Edmunds and Hunt Middle Schools.

Partner with educators to help students prepare for graduation and life beyond high school by supporting academic progress communication independence and post-secondary readiness.

Help create an engaging learning environment by assisting students and staff with library services technology resources circulation and daily Learning Center operations

Join the innovative learning communities at Integrated Arts Academy and Sustainability Academy where creativity collaboration and student-centered learning are at the heart of every classroom.

IAAs mission is to support our students in becoming confident and engaged learners problem solvers and community members. We use arts integration and anti-racist practices to learn build and celebrate a diverse community of learners. We commit to our mission by upholding these four core values co-created by the entire IAA community: creativity growth inclusivity and accountability.

At the Sustainability Academy we are learning together to gain the knowledge skills and habits of responsible community members.We make a difference by creating social environmental and economic justice in our community and world.

What Youll Do

Depending on the position paraeducators may:

• Support students individually or in small groups
• Assist teachers with classroom instruction and learning activities
• Help students achieve academic behavioral and social-emotional goals
• Support students with Individualized Education Programs (IEPs)
• Encourage positive behavior and student engagement
• Foster communication independence and confidence
• Assist with classroom preparation instructional materials and student data collection
• Build positive relationships with students families and school staff
• Create welcoming inclusive learning environments where every student feels supported

Why Join Burlington School District

When you join BSD youll enjoy:

• Competitive wages based on the Paraeducator Master Agreement
• Comprehensive health dental and life insurance benefits for eligible employees
• Paid professional development and ongoing training
• Opportunities to work with experienced educators and multidisciplinary teams
• Meaningful work that makes a lasting impact on students and families
• Opportunities for growth within the Burlington School District
• Additional compensation for eligible Intensive Needs assignments

Who Were Looking For

Were seeking candidates who are:

• Passionate about helping children and adolescents succeed
• Patient compassionate and dependable
• Strong communicators and collaborative team members
• Flexible positive and eager to learn
• Committed to creating equitable and inclusive learning environments

Experience working with children or individuals with disabilities is welcomed but many positions provide training and support for motivated candidates who are ready to learn.

Find the Right Fit

With opportunities available across multiple schools grade levels and specialized programs well help match your skills experience and interests with the position that best fits you. Whether your passion is working with preschoolers discovering the joy of learning supporting elementary students as they build foundational skills helping adolescents gain independence or assisting in one of our vibrant library learning spaces theres a place for you at Burlington School District.

SALARY:

As per theMaster Agreementbetween the Burlington Board of School Commissioners and the Paraeducators of the Burlington School District.

BENEFITS:

Health and life insurance benefits are available for this position after a period of 45 working days. Dental benefits are available upon hiring.

Equal Opportunity:The Burlington School District provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race color religion age sex national origin disability status genetics protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local laws.

The Burlington School District will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

Required Experience:

IC