0.4 Preschool Paraeducator

Nashua School District; Nashua (NH); On-site; USD 27,000 - 38,000; Part time

Job summary

The Nashua School District seeks a part-time Preschool Paraeducator (0.4 FTE) for Franklin Street Preschool to start in the 2026-2027 school year. The position offers a district-wide salary range for the role.

Responsibilities include assisting with instruction, preparing and administering testing, and supporting teachers and students in developmentally appropriate preschool activities. Requirements: a high school diploma or GED; NH Title 1 qualified options include an Associate’s degree or two

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• NH Title 1 requires Highly Qualified Status with either an Associate's Degree or two years of college, or a Bachelor degree or Paraeducator II certification.

Responsibilities

• Assist in implementing and reinforcing instructional curriculum under teacher guidance.
• Prepare and administer testing; provide input to teachers, counselors, and administration.
• Assist with preschool students by planning and implementing developmentally appropriate curriculum.
• Support with IEP goals and educational needs as applicable district-wide.

Skills

Preschool support

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate degree or two years of college

Bachelor degree or Paraeducator II certification NH Dept of Education

Job description

POSITION: 0.4 Preschool Paraeducator

LOCATION: Franklin Street Preschool

STARTING: 2026-2027 School Year

SALARY RANGE: Preschool, District Wide/Intensive Needs $19.94 - $27.27

Placement is based on relative prior experience

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.

EXPLANATION OF PARAEDUCATORS JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

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, ELL and Special Education Instructional paraeducators fall under this category.

Preschool 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.

This posting should not be construed to imply that these requirements are the exclusive list of job functions or expectations associated with this position.

REASSURANCE OF NONDISCRIMINATION

The Nashua Board of Education reaffirms its position of compliance with applicable State and Federal laws of nondiscrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, marital status, familial status, genetic information and age in admission to, access to, treatment in or employment in the services, programs and activities of the Nashua School District.