Elementary Special Education Paraprofessional

SAU 6 Public Schools; Claremont (NH); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

403(b) plan

Sick time

Personal time

Paid holidays

Job summary

SAU 6 Public Schools in Claremont, NH is hiring a Special Education Paraprofessional for full-time work at Disnard Elementary School, a high-needs school. The role involves assisting the assigned professional staff with various classroom tasks, working individually and in groups with students, and implementing programs under supervision.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or passing the PARA II test, with preferences for prior experience in educational settings. Benefits include health insurance, vision insurance, paid holidays, and more.

Qualifications

• A minimum of a high school diploma and successful passage of the PARA II test.
• Or an associate's degree or higher.
• Prior experience assisting children and teachers in an educational environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Help assigned professional staff with various classroom tasks.
• Work with students individually, in small groups, and large groups.
• Implement programs under the supervision of a certified staff member.

Skills

Assisting children and teachers

Classroom management

Education

High school diploma or PARA II test

Associate's degree or higher

Job description

Title

Special Education Paraprofessional

Location

Disnard Elementary School (High-Needs School)

Terms of Employment

Full-Time, School Year

Employment Class

Nonexempt

Qualifications

• A minimum of a high school diploma and successful passage of the PARA II test
• Or an associate's degree or higher
• Prior experience assisting children and teachers in an educational environment preferred

Job Goals and Responsibilities

The paraprofessional helps the assigned professional staff member(s) with various tasks ranging from completing classroom clerical items, working with students individually, in small groups, and in large groups; implementing programs under the supervision of a certified staff member such as a library media program, and/or completing assigned duties. The paraprofessional helps the professional staff member(s) maintain classroom/program goals and objectives which support those set by the State and Local Boards of Education.

Reports To

Building Principal

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Vision insurance
• 403(b)
• Sick time
• Personal time
• Paid holidays

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Claremont School District (SAU #6) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, creed, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.

Background Check

In accordance with NH RSA 189:13-a, any offer of employment is conditional upon the successful completion of a comprehensive criminal background check and fingerprinting through the New Hampshire Department of Safety and the FBI.

ADA Accommodations

In accordance with the ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act), the District provides reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants and employees with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, please contact the Human Resources Department.