District Wide Special Education Paraeducator
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Job summary
The Nashua School District is seeking a District Wide Special Education Paraeducator to support students at Birch Hill Elementary School for the 2026-2027 school year. Positions include instructional, preschool, technical and district-wide assignments requiring collaboration with teachers and specialists.
Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, with Title 1 sites requiring additional higher-education credentials.
Qualifications
- High School Diploma or GED required for all paraeducator tracks.
- Title 1 schools require Highly Qualified Status (Associate's Degree or two years of college, Bachelor’s degree or Paraeducator II certification).
Responsibilities
- Assist in implementing and reinforcing instructional curriculum under the classroom teacher's direction.
- Help prepare and administer testing, provide input to teachers, guidance counselors and administration regarding student performance.
- Support preschool, Kindergarten/ELL and Special Education instructional paraeducators in their duties.
- Assist with IEP goals and objectives to foster independence and address educational needs, social-emotional and behavioral development.
Education
Associate's Degree or two years of college
Bachelor degree or Paraeducator II certification (NH Dept of Education)
High School Diploma or GED
Job description
Job Description
POSITION: District Wide Special Education Paraeducator
LOCATION: Birch Hill Elementary School
STARTING: 2026-2027 School Year
SALARY RANGE: Pre-School, 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 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.
Title 1, Kindergarten, ELL and Special Education Instructional paraeducators fall under this category.
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.
Welcome to ATX Learning
Our Vision: The Nashua School District will be the model for excellence in public education for our students, staff and community.
Our Mission: The Nashua School District will educate the whole child to empower student success.
Our Values: The Nashua School District values a passion for learning and the importance of integrity, trust, respect, empathy and tenacity.
POSITION: District Wide Special Education Paraeducator
LOCATION: Birch Hill Elementary School
STARTING: 2026-2027 School Year
SALARY RANGE: Pre-School, 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 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.
Title 1, Kindergarten, ELL and Special Education Instructional paraeducators fall under this category.
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.
Welcome to ATX Learning
Our Vision: The Nashua School District will be the model for excellence in public education for our students, staff and community.
Our Mission: The Nashua School District will educate the whole child to empower student success.
Our Values: The Nashua School District values a passion for learning and the importance of integrity, trust, respect, empathy and tenacity.
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