District Wide Special Education Paraeducator

Nashua School District; Nashua (NH); Vor Ort; USD 27.000 - 38.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

The Nashua School District is hiring for a District Wide Special Education Paraeducator at Ledge Street Elementary School. The role supports instructional and preschool programs, assists with IEP goals, and helps with daily classroom operations to foster student growth.

Starting November 2, 2026, the position pays a districtwide preschool/intensive needs salary range and placement is based on prior experience. The posting emphasizes compliance with district and state nondiscrimination policies.

Qualifikationen

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

Aufgaben

• District Wide Special Education Paraeducator: support IEP goals and objectives under teacher direction to foster educational, social-emotional, and functional skills.
• Pre-School Paraeducator: assist with developmentally appropriate curriculum for assigned age groups.
• Technical Paraeducator: support daily program operations and assist with assignments using provided materials and technology.
• Instructional Paraeducator: help implement and reinforce instructional curriculum and assist with testing and communication among staff.

Ausbildung

High School Diploma or GED

Associate's Degree or equivalent two years of college

Bachelor degree

Paraeducator II certification NH Dept of Education

Jobbeschreibung

Frontline Applicant Tracking - Nashua School District

District Wide Special Education Paraeducator JobID: 12778

• Date Posted: 10/19/2026
• Location: Ledge Street Elementary School (High-Needs School)
• Date Available: 11/02/2026

POSITION

District Wide Special Education Paraeducator

LOCATION

Ledge Street Elementary School

STARTING

November 2, 2026

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 theParaeducator 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.

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.

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