District Wide Special Education Paraeducator

Nashua School District; Nashua (NH); On-site; USD 27,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

The Nashua School District is seeking a District Wide Special Education Paraeducator for Birch Hill Elementary School. Starting October 19, 2026, with a salary range of $19.94–$27.27 per hour, placement based on prior experience.

This role encompasses instructional support, implementation of IEP-related goals, and collaboration with teachers to support students with varying needs in a Title 1 environment. Nor mandatory qualifications beyond a high school diploma and NH certification

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assist in implementation and reinforcement of instructional curriculum.
• Help prepare and administer testing and provide input to teachers and school administration.
• Assist with IEP goals and objectives pertaining to educational needs, social-emotional and behavioral development.
• Provide support for District Wide/Intensive Needs paraeducators including lifting and assisting with health needs as required.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate's Degree or 2 years of college

Bachelor degree or Paraeducator II certification

Job description

Frontline Applicant Tracking - Nashua School District

District Wide Special Education Paraeducator JobID: 12750

• Date Posted: 10/7/2026
• Location: Birch Hill Elementary School
• Date Available: 10/19/2026

POSITION: District Wide Special Education Paraeducator

LOCATION: Birch Hill Elementary School

STARTING: October 19, 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 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.

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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