0.8 Preschool Paraeducator

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

Job summary

The Nashua School District is hiring a 0.8 FTE Preschool Paraeducator at Franklin Street Preschool. Starting ASAP, with a salary range of $19.94–$27.27 per hour, placement based on prior experience.

Qualifications include a High School Diploma or GED; Title 1 status requires higher education or Paraeducator II certification from NH DOE. Responsibilities include supporting instructional activities, assisting with testing, and helping implement developmentally appropriate curriculum for preschool

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED as required.
• Title 1 Schools require Highly Qualified Status including an Associate's Degree or two years of college, a Bachelor degree, or Paraeducator II certification from NH DOE.

Responsibilities

• Under the direction of the classroom teacher, assists in implementing and reinforcing the instructional curriculum.
• Helps prepare and administer testing and provides input regarding student performance.
• Preschool Paraeducator assists with developmentally appropriate curriculum for assigned age groups.
• Technical Paraeducator assists with day-to-day program operations and tasks using provided materials and technology.
• District Wide Special Education Paraeducator supports IEP goals and may assist with health needs and related care.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate's Degree or two years of college

Bachelor degree

Paraeducator II certification from NH Dept of Education

Job description

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Frontline Applicant Tracking - Nashua School District

• Date Posted:
  11/3/2026
• Date Available:
  ASAP
• Closing Date:
  11/7/2026 or Until Filled

POSITION: 0.8 Preschool Paraeducator
LOCATION: Franklin Street Preschool
STARTING: ASAP
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 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.
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.

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 11/5/2026 8:57:26 AM CST.

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