District Wide Special Education Paraeducator - Intensive Needs

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

Job summary

The Nashua School District is seeking a District Wide Special Education Paraeducator — Intensive Needs for the 2026-2027 school year at Charlotte Avenue Elementary School. The role supports preschool through district-wide intensive needs programs and aligns with IEP goals, under supervision of classroom staff.

Starting salary range is posted depending on experience. Applicants should meet Title 1 Highly Qualified status as described above and be prepared to work with students needing intensive

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assist with implementing and reinforcing instructional curriculum under supervision of the classroom teacher.
• Help prepare and administer testing and provide input on student performance.
• Support students with special education needs including social-emotional and behavioral development.
• Assist with physical care needs, including lifting, feeding, toileting, and personal hygiene as required.
• Contribute to the IEP goals implementation and foster student independence.

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

POSITION: District Wide Special Education Paraeducator - Intensive Needs

LOCATION: Charlotte Avenue 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.

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.