Paraeducator - Special Education Support

About the Employer

Qualifications

High school diploma or GED. Title 1 schools require highly qualified status that would include either an Associate’s degree or an equivalent two years of college, Bachelor degree or Paraeducator II certification from the NH Dept of Education.

Job Description

Position: 0.5 district wide special education paraeducator (Kindergarten) Location: Bicentennial Elementary School Starting: October 13, 2026 Salary Range: Pre-school, District Wide/Intensive Needs $19.94 - $27.27 Placement is based on relative prior experience

Instructional Paraeducator

Under the direction of the classroom teacher, the paraeducator assists in the implementation and reinforcement of the instructional curriculum, helps prepare and administer testing, provide input to teachers, guidance counselors, and school administration regarding student performance. Title 1, Kindergarten, EL and Special Education Instructional Paraeducators fall under this category.

Pre-school Paraeducator

Assists with students in the classroom, by planning and implementing developmentally appropriate curriculum for assigned age groups.

Technical Paraeducator

Assists with students in the day to day operations of the assigned program by helping them with assignments using the materials and technology provided. Job Coach, Alternative Room, Science, Computer, Graphic Arts, Health Occupation Paraeducators are Technical Paras.

District Wide Special Education Paraeducator

Under the direction of the classroom teacher, the paraeducator assists with implementation of IEP goals and objectives pertaining to educational needs, social-emotional, behavioral development, fine and gross motor skills to foster independence. Assist with the physical and minimal health needs of the children, which may include lifting, feeding, toileting/diapering, and personal hygiene.

Application Procedure

Interested applicants should apply on our website at www.nashua.edu