General Education Paraprofessional (PES)

Contoocook Valley School District; Peterborough (NH); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Contoocook Valley School District is seeking a General Education Paraprofessional at Peterborough Elementary School, Peterborough, NH. You will work under teachers and administration, assisting students and supporting inclusive practices.

The position requires a high school diploma,Paraeducator certification, and a collaborative, organized approach to helping students access the general curriculum. Experience with assistive tech is a plus.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Paraeducator I or II certification required.
• Experience with students with varied strengths/needs preferred.
• Strong interpersonal and collaborative skills.
• Knowledge of basic computer skills and assistive technology.

Responsibilities

• Facilitates participation of students in accessing the general curriculum.
• Gathers, records data on data sheets and shares observations with team.
• Supports school values and inclusive instructional practices.
• Informs teachers of student progress.
• Maintains confidentiality of student information.
• Prepares educational materials as directed.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Motivation to collaborate

Assistive technology knowledge

Organizational skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Paraeducator I/II certification required

Tools

Assistive technology familiarity

Job description

General Education Paraprofessional (PES) JobID: 2847

• Position Type:
  Paraprofessional/ Paraprofessional - Elementary General Education
  
• Date Posted:
  10/16/2026
  
• Location:
  Peterborough Elementary School - Peterborough, NH
  

REPORTS TO

Classroom Teacher

PAY RANGE

$18.25 - $26.25 per hour depending on type of certification (Paraeducator I, Paraeducator II) and experience

QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Paraeducator I or Paraeducator II - Certification is required
• Prefer experience working with students who have varied strengths/abilities/needs
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Positive, cooperative approach to problem solving
• Motivated to work collaboratively with team members
• Knowledge of basic skills of operating systems of computers and assistive technology
• Demonstrate organizational skills

SUMMARY

The Paraprofessional will assist, support and work under the direction and close supervision of teachers, administrators and other team members in providing educational benefit for students.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Facilitates participation of students in accessing the general curriculum.
• Gathers, collects, and records data on data sheets;shares information, observations, and insights with team members.
• Supports and implements the school's values and practices regardinginstructional strategies, expectations for peer behavior, peer interactionand inclusion.
• Informs classroom teacher and other district staff of student progress.
• Maintains strict confidentiality regarding all student information.
• Prepares educational materials as directed.
• Creates substitute paraprofessional plans.
• Attends workshops and trainings as needed (7.25 hours of work per day).
• Carries over of learned behaviors and skill, including the use of assistive technology, throughout the daily schedule as recommended.
• Works with students as assigned by administrator. Solves practical and clinical problems using learned techniques and skills, and within the scope of the current school district's policies.
• Makes independent judgments within the scope of respective job duties.
• Adaptable to performing under minimal stress in the event of an emergency or crisis.
• Performs school responsibilities as appropriate and/or assigned.
• Provides any other assistance to students, directly related to the position.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The Contoocook Valley School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The District is committed to providing a workplace that is free from discrimination and harassment based on age, color, creed, disability, gender identity, marital status, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sex or sexual orientation. The District will provide reasonable accommodations for employees and applicants with disabilities who otherwise meet the education, training and experience requirements specified in the pertinent job description(s).