0.8 District Wide Special Education Paraeducator - IN

City Of Nashua; Nashua (NH); On-site; USD 27,469 - 37,567; Part time

Job summary

The Nashua Board of Education seeks a 0.8 District Wide Special Education Paraeducator – Intensive Needs for the 2026-2027 school year at New Searles Elementary School. Under teacher guidance, you will support instructional activities and assist with IEP goals to foster student independence.

Starting pay is $19.94 to $27.27 per hour, with placement based on prior experience. Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED; Title 1 schools require an associate degree or paraeducator

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Title 1 schools require Highly Qualified Status with an associate degree or NH Paraeducator certification.
• Ability to support instruction and testing under teacher direction.

Responsibilities

• Assist in implementing and reinforcing instructional curriculum under the teacher's direction.
• Help prepare and administer testing and provide input on student performance.
• Support development of social-emotional and behavioral skills to foster independence.
• Assist with IEP goals and district-wide special education programs as needed.

Skills

Instructional support

IEP goals implementation

Student assessment

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate's degree or Paraeducator II certification

Job description

0.8 District Wide Special Education Paraeducator - IN JobID: 12629

• Date Posted:
  7/29/2026
• Location:
  New Searles Elementary School
• Date Available:
  2026-2027 SY
• Closing Date:
  8/2/2026 or Until Filled

POSITION: 0.8 District Wide Special Education Paraeducator - Intensive Needs
LOCATION: New Searles Elementary School
STARTING: 2026-2027 School Year
SALARY RANGE: Pre-School, 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 theParaeducator 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.

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.

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

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.

Postings current as of 8/1/2026 7:18:23 PM CST.

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