District Wide Special Education Paraeducator - IN

Nashua School District; Nashua (NH); On-site; USD 28,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

The Nashua School District is seeking an District Wide Special Education Paraeducator for McCarthy Middle School for the 2026-2027 year. Responsibilities include supporting instructional goals, testing prep, and helping students meet IEP objectives.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, with NH Title 1 schools requiring Highly Qualified status—an Associate's degree or two years of college, or a valid Paraeducator II certification.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assist in implementing instructional curriculum and testing preparation.
• Support students with IEP goals and social-emotional development under guidance of teachers.
• Assist preschool students with developmentally appropriate activities and curriculum.
• Provide day-to-day support (lifting, feeding, toileting, personal hygiene) as needed.

Skills

Instructional support

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate's degree or 2 years college

Bachelor degree

Paraeducator II certification NH

Job description

POSITION: District Wide Special Education Paraeducator - IN

LOCATION

McCarthy Middle 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.

Equality Statement

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.