0.8 District Wide Special Education Paraeducator - IN

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

Job summary

Nashua School District is seeking a 0.8 District Wide Special Education Paraeducator - Intensive Needs for the New Searles Elementary School in Nashua, NH. The role starts in the 2026-2027 school year, with a salary range based on experience.

Responsibilities include supporting instructional delivery, assisting with IEP goals, testing, and providing health-related assistance as needed. Placement depends on prior experience and NH qualifications.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• For Title 1 Schools, higher qualifications listed (Assoc/2 years college, Bachelor or Paraeducator II).
• Experience supporting instructional goals and students in diverse needs is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in implementing and reinforcing instructional curriculum.
• Help prepare and administer testing and provide input to teachers and administration.
• Support IEP goals, social-emotional and behavioral development for students.
• Assist with preschool and intensive needs students, including day-to-day activities.

Skills

Instructional support

Communication with teachers

Adaptability

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate's Degree or two years of college

Bachelor's Degree

Paraeducator II certification (NH DoE)

Job description

New Searles Elementary School New Searles Elementary School - Nashua, New Hampshire Open in Google Maps

0.8 District Wide Special Education Paraeducator - IN

New Searles Elementary School New Searles Elementary School - Nashua, New Hampshire Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5916755
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Sep 06, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

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 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.

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.

Position Type: Full-time

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Human Resources
• 141 Ledge Street
• Nashua, New Hampshire 03060
• Phone: [phone]