Educational Assistant - Special Education (F/T) (Lancaster Elementary School)

Salem School District; Salem (NH); On-site; USD 29,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Salem School District is seeking an Educational Assistant to support classroom, special education, and inclusionary activities in the Salem, NH area.

The role involves assisting students individually or in groups, implementing instructional activities, and maintaining communication with teachers and specialists. A high school diploma is required, with college experience preferred and the ability to lift 30 pounds.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Preferably college experience.
• Experience working with children.
• Must be able to lift 30 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Work with students individually, in small groups, or in large groups as directed by supervisor.
• Assist with classroom duties and support both general and special education students.
• Demonstrate sensitivity to student needs and carry out instructional activities as directed.
• Maintain competency through available training options.
• May provide personal care for students as needed.
• May be required to obtain CPI certification.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Experience with children

Education

High school diploma

College experience (preferred)

Job description

TITLE: Educational Assistant
Classroom, Special Education, Inclusionary

Qualifications

• High school graduate
• Preferably college experience
• Experience working with children
• Must be able to lift 30 pounds

REPORTS TO: Teacher(s) assigned
CONFERS WITH: Teacher(s), Specialists, and Building Administrator
JOB GOAL: To implement instructional activities and programs as directed

Performance Responsibilities

• Work with students individually, in small groups, or in large groups as necessary and as prescribed by the immediate supervisor.
• Classroom and Support Assistants: Usually work with students in the general school population.
• Special Education Assistants: Usually work with students with identified special needs, or who require additional educational assistance as defined in an individual education plan (IEP). Assistants provide support in the appropriate educational setting.
• Demonstrate a continuous sensitivity to the needs of children to whom they are assigned.
• Carry out instructional or developmental activities suggested by the teacher, specialist, or others designated by the building administrator.
• Maintain competency and skills through a variety of available offerings.
• Educational Assistants may be responsible for personal care needs of student(s)
• Educational Assistants may be expected to obtain and maintain CPI (Non Violent Crisis Prevention Intervention) certification.
• Other responsibilities as assigned by supervisor.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: To be established by the school board by August 10th.

2026-2027 HOURLY SALARY:

$19.56 plus $1.00 for a certification from the NH Department of Education as a paraeducator II or as a teacher. An Educational Assistant who is certified as a Registered Behavioral Technician (RBT) will receive a $3.00 per hour differential.

HOURS/DAY: 6.5

SCHOOL YEAR: 183 days/year

EVALUATION: Performance to be evaluated no less than annually by the building administrator and immediate supervisor(s).