District Wide Special Education Paraeducator - Intensive Needs

City Of Nashua; Nashua (NH); On-site; USD 28,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Nashua is seeking a District Wide Special Education Paraeducator - Intensive Needs for Charlotte Avenue Elementary School for the 2026-2027 school year. The role involves assisting with IEP goals, supporting instructional staff, and helping meet health-related needs as required.

Qualified candidates will have a High School Diploma or GED; Title 1 schools require Highly Qualified Status, including an Associate’s degree or two years of college, a Bachelor’s degree or Paraeducator II

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.

Responsibilities

• Instructional paraeducator assists in implementing and reinforcing the curriculum, helps prepare and administer testing, and communicates with teachers and staff.
• Pre-School paraeducator supports classroom students and implements developmentally appropriate curriculum.
• Technical paraeducator assists with day-to-day program operations and supports students using provided materials and technology.
• District-wide paraeducator helps implement IEP goals and supports social-emotional, behavioral, and physical needs of students.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate's Degree or two years of college

Bachelor degree

Paraeducator II certification NH Dept of Education

Job description

• Date Posted: 8/11/2026
• Location: Charlotte Ave Elementary School
• Date Available: 2026-2027 SY
• Closing Date: 8/15/2026 or Until Filled

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 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.

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.