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 to support students at Charlotte Ave Elementary School for the 2026-2027 school year.

The role involves assisting with instructional activities, administering testing, and supporting IEP goals in district-wide and intensive needs programs. Starting salary range is $19.94 to $27.27 per hour, placement based on prior experience.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• NH 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

• Under the direction of the classroom teacher, assists in implementing and reinforcing the instructional curriculum.
• Helps prepare and administer testing, and provides input to teachers, guidance counselors, and school administration regarding student performance.
• Supports district-wide and intensive needs programs, including IEP goals and student development activities.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate's Degree or two years of college

Bachelor degree or Paraeducator II certification NH Dept of Education

Job description

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Frontline Applicant Tracking - Nashua School District

District Wide Special Education Paraeducator JobID: 12756

• Date Posted:
  10/8/2026
• Location:
  Charlotte Ave Elementary School
• Date Available:
  2026-2027 SY

POSITION: District Wide Special Education Paraeducator
LOCATION: Charlotte Ave 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 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.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE:

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:

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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