Behavior Specialist

City Of Nashua; Nashua (NH); On-site; USD 49,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The Nashua School District is seeking a Behavior Specialist for the 2026-2027 school year. The role emphasizes high-quality instruction, differentiation, and positive student–teacher interactions across the district.

This position requires NH certification to teach Special Education and supports ESOL needs where applicable. Salary ranges from 49,000 to 100,386 annually under contractual terms; the posting notes a Closing Date of 8/17/2026 or Until Filled.

Qualifications

• NH certification to teach Special Education.

Responsibilities

• Deliver content with differentiation to a diverse student group.
• Engage students effectively and foster positive interactions with students and families.
• Collaborate with colleagues to align curriculum and support student achievement.

Job description

• Position Type:
  Student Support Services/ Behavior specialist teacher
  
• Date Posted:
  8/11/2026
  
• Location:
  District Wide
  
• Date Available:
  2026-2027 SY
  
• Closing Date:
  8/17/2026 or Until Filled
  

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 teachSpecial 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.

ESOL Certification Preferred.

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