District Wide Special Education Paraeducator - Intensive Needs

Nashua School District

Nashua (NH)

On-site

USD 27,000 - 38,000

Full time

21 hours ago

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Job summary

Nashua School District seeks a District Wide Special Education Paraeducator - Intensive Needs for Broad Street Elementary School. The role supports instruction, aligns with IEP goals, and assists with various program needs for preschool through intensive needs students for the 2026-2027 school year.

Starting immediately; placement based on prior experience. Citizenship/residency or work visa required. Salary range reflects district-wide positions with varied experience.

Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED required.
Title 1 Schools require Highly Qualified Status (Associate's Degree or two years college) or Bachelor's degree/Paraeducator II certification.
Placement is based on prior experience.

Responsibilities

Assist in implementing and reinforcing instructional curriculum under teacher supervision.
Help prepare and administer testing; provide input on student performance.
Assist with IEP goals and objectives for educational and behavioral development.
Assist with physical and health needs of children as required.

Education

Associate's Degree or 2 years college

Bachelor's degree or Paraeducator II certification

Job description

District Wide Special Education Paraeducator - Intensive Needs

Job Details

Job ID: 5953871

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Oct 07, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Position Type: Full-time

Job Description

POSITION: District Wide Special Education Paraeducator - Intensive Needs

LOCATION: Broad Street 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.

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