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

Salem School District; Salem (NH); On-site; USD 22,230 - 31,661; Part time

Job summary

Salem School District is looking for an Educational Assistant to work in the classroom supporting students, particularly those with special needs. The role involves implementing instructional activities as directed by the assigned teachers and working closely with specialists and administrators.

The position requires a high school diploma and relevant experience with children. The hourly salary is $19.56, with potential increases for certification. The job contributes to the educational success of students and addresses their individual needs.

Qualifications

• Must be sensitive to the needs of assigned children.
• Expected to obtain and maintain CPI certification.

Responsibilities

• Work with students individually and in groups as necessary.
• Support students with identified special needs.
• Carry out activities suggested by the teacher or specialist.

Skills

Experience working with children

Ability to lift 30 pounds

Education

High school graduate

Preferably college experience

Job description

Educational Assistant – Overview

Position: Educational Assistant in Classroom, Special Education, Inclusionary. Reports to: Teacher(s) assigned. Confers with: Teacher(s), Specialists, and Building Administrator. Job goal: To implement instructional activities and programs as directed.

Qualifications

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

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 and Compensation

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).