District Wide Special Education Paraeducator

Nashua School District; Nashua (NH); On-site; USD 41,467 - 56,721; Full time

Job summary

Nashua School District is seeking a District Wide Special Education Paraeducator at Amherst Street Elementary School for the 2026-2027 school year.

Starting pay ranges from $19.94 to $27.27 per hour for Pre‑School and Intensive Needs across the district. Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED with NH requirements for Highly Qualified status. Responsibilities span instructional support, IEP implementation, and student wellbeing across classrooms.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Title 1 Schools require Highly Qualified Status with an Associate's Degree or two years of college.
• Bachelor's degree or NH Paraeducator II certification from the NH Dept of Education.

Responsibilities

• Assist in implementing and reinforcing the instructional curriculum under teacher direction.
• Help prepare and administer testing and provide input to teachers, guidance counselors, and administration on student performance.
• Assist preschool students by planning and implementing developmentally appropriate curriculum.
• Support day-to-day program operations using provided materials and technology.
• Assist with IEP goals, social-emotional and behavioral development, and independence; may assist with lifting and personal hygiene needs.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate's Degree or two years of college

Bachelor degree or NH Paraeducator II certification

Job description

POSITION

District Wide Special Education Paraeducator

LOCATION

Amherst Street Elementary School

STARTING

2026-2027 School Year

SALARY RANGE

Pre‑School, District Wide/Intensive Needs $19.94 - $27.27

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.

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.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

Interested applicants should apply on our website at www.nashua.edu

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.