2026-2027 Special Education Para-Educator - Secondary (Student Support Classroom)

York County School Division; New Hampshire; Vor Ort; USD 22.000 - 39.000; Teilzeit

Zusammenfassung

Applitrack is seeking a 2026-2027 Special Education Para-Educator for the Secondary (Student Support Classroom) at Grafton High School. Responsibilities include assisting teachers, preparing instructional materials, and supporting students with individualized plans.

The role is non-exempt, with a salary range of $16.3171 to $28.8354 per hour and potential supplements for assignment to specific classrooms. Minimum qualifications include high school diploma (GED acceptable) and relevant experience

Qualifikationen

• Must be at least 18 years old and have a high school diploma or GED.
• Two years of work experience with children or two years of related coursework; or completed training within 60 days of hire.

Aufgaben

• Assist special education students and classroom teacher with instructional materials.
• Monitor and support students to meet learning and behavioral objectives.
• Assist with behavior management plans and ensure student safety in all areas of the school.

Kenntnisse

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Adaptability

Ausbildung

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor’s Degree or higher (Tier Two)

Tools

N/A

Jobbeschreibung

2026-2027 Special Education Para-Educator - Secondary (Student Support Classroom) JobID: 1383

• Position Type:
  Para-Educator/ Teacher Assistant
  
• Date Posted:
  9/16/2026
  
• Location:
  Grafton High School
  

Job Description

Compensation

Salary Range: $16.3171 to $28.8354 per hour

This position may be eligible for the following supplements: $5000 for assignment to a BSC, CSC, or MSD classroom and $3000 for extensive personal care. (Supplement amounts, if applicable, will be pro-rated for positions beginning after the start of the school year).

Position Type

Non-Exempt

Primary Function

Assist the special education and/or classroom teacher by performing assigned duties related to the learning process as outlined in students’ individualized educational plans such as assembling and preparing instructional materials and reinforcing instruction under the direction/supervision of the teacher or building administrator.

Minimum Qualifications

• At least 18 years of age
• Hold a high school diploma or General Educational Development (GED) certificate,
• Have two years of work experience with children or completed two years of coursework in a related field, or upon employment complete within 60 calendar days of hire training specific to the assigned student population and job duties as they relate to the academic and behavioral progress of students.
• Bachelor’s Degree or higher qualifies for Tier Two.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Ability to work with individuals, small groups, or large groups as assigned by teacher.
• Ability to work with and communicate with students, teachers, and administrators.
• Basic knowledge and/or experience related to area of assignment.
• Awareness of various characteristics of students with disabilities.
• Willingness to serve all students.
• Demonstration of initiative and self-direction.
• Ability to move about in room to monitor students and check work in classrooms with varied seating and desk organization patterns.
• Lift, move, and operate adaptive equipment.
• Ability to assist in the implementation of an instructional program and to participate in monitoring and ensuring appropriate student behavior, including outdoor activity areas, gymnasiums, etc.
• Ability to gather and interpret data gathered in all school settings.
• If assigned, assist students with personal care tasks, including but not limited to lavatory, clothing, hygiene, diapering, and toileting

Reports To

Teacher and Building Administrator

Performance Responsibilities

• Perform assigned duties related to the learning process
• Assisting teachers and other school staff to achieve and enhance instructional and behavioral objectives for special education students.
• Monitor and assist students under the direction/supervision of the special education teacher, classroom teacher, or building administrator.
• Assist with implementation of behavior management and/or medical management plans.
• Provide professional communication with staff under the direction of and in collaboration with the special education teacher.
• Assist the teacher in assembling and preparing instructional materials.
• Assist the teacher in the maintenance and organization of a safe, clean, and attractive classroom.
• Participate in and provide staff development activities related to area of assignment.
• Maintain confidentiality regarding student records and information.
• Directly implement or assist in fulfilling students’ daily personal health maintenance tasks.
• Serve bus, cafeteria, or hall duty.
• Perform other duties as assigned by teacher and building administrator

Working Conditions & Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and reach with hands and arms; walk; climb stairs; sit; stoop or kneel; crouch or crawl. Duties may involve risk resulting from attending to students, physical or sanitation/hygiene needs. Must be physically capable of frequently lifting or moving up to 50 pounds. Specific vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to focus. Must have the ability to sit and stand for extended periods of time; exhibit manual dexterity to dial a telephone, to enter data into a computer terminal/typewriter, and to perform; see and read a computer screen and printed material with or without vision aids; hear and understand speech at normal levels and on the telephone; speak in audible tones so that others may understand clearly in person and on the telephone; ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.

Terms Of Employment

Ten months a year. Salary according to School Board Pay Plan.

Evaluation

Performance on this job will be evaluated in accordance with School Board policy and administrative regulations on evaluation of non-licensed personnel.

The York County School Division does not discriminate on the basis of race (Title VI), color, religion, national origin, veteran status, sex, gender (Title IX), age or disability (Section 504), or any other protected class in its educational programs, activities or employment and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups.