Behavior Specialist

Nashua School District; Nashua (NH); On-site; USD 49,000 - 100,386; Full time

Job summary

Nashua School District is seeking a Behavior Specialist for the 2026-2027 school year. The role involves district-wide responsibilities, applying differentiated instruction to meet diverse student needs and fostering respectful, productive relationships with students and parents.

The candidate must be NH certified to teach Special Education and will participate in collaborative planning with peers to align curriculum and improve student performance goals.

Qualifications

• NH certification to teach Special Education is required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver course content with differentiation and high engagement; interact positively with students and parents; plan lessons aligned to grade level expectations and promote critical thinking.

Skills

Differentiation

Education

NH certification for Special Education

Job description

Position

Behavior Specialist

Location

District Wide

Work Year

2026-2027 School Year

Salary Range

$49,000 - $100,386 - Contractual

Qualifications

Teaching applicants must be NH certified to teach Special Education.

Summary Responsibilities

A Teacher in the Nashua School District is highly qualified for the delivery of specified course content, uses effective strategies for differentiation, interacts positively, professionally, showing respect with students and parents, expects students to learn and not fail, actively engages students in lessons that are planned around grade level expectations and enhance critical thinking skills. Teachers implement instructional strategies that contribute to a climate where students are actively engaged in meaningful learning experiences. The effective teacher inspires and empowers students in their own learning and collaborates with their peers regularly to align curriculum and enhance the instructional environment towards gains in student performance goals. Professional obligations of teachers are met through continuous pursuit of new understanding of teaching and learning, reflection on their own practices and beliefs and through efficient work habits for planning lessons, meeting deadlines and honoring schedules.

This notice should not be construed to imply that this is the exclusive list of job functions associated with this position.

Application Procedure

Interested Applicants should apply online at www.nashua.edu and include a letter of interest, resume, official transcripts; graduate and undergraduate, three letters of recommendation, copy of NH certification.

ESOL Certification Preferred

Preferred.

EEO Statement

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.