High School Paraeducator/Assistant Teacher

Gathering Waters Chartered Public School; Keene (NH); On-site; USD 27,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health benefits

Professional development assistance

Job summary

Gathering Waters Chartered Public School in Keene, NH, is seeking a High School Paraeducator to support students with IEPs and 504 plans. The role focuses on tutoring in math and English/language arts and assisting teachers with classroom management within a Waldorf-inspired charter setting.

The ideal candidate has 3 years of paraprofessional or assistant teaching experience, familiarity with IEPs/504s, and a willingness to obtain NH Paraeducator Certification.

Qualifications

• Must have experience working with students with IEPs/504 plans.
• Paraprofessional or Assistant Teaching experience: 3 years.
• Waldorf school teaching experience preferred.
• Willingness to obtain NH Paraeducator Certification or CPR/First Aid if not held.

Responsibilities

• Support individual IEP/504-based learning plans as directed.
• Provide IEP academic support in grade-level high school classes.
• Lead tutoring sessions in math and English/language arts.
• Assist lead teachers with classroom management.
• Support students in quiet activities and executive functioning development.
• Transition students between classes and to dismissal.
• Participate in regular meetings with Special Education Teachers and Class Teachers.

Skills

IEP experience

classroom management support

high school tutoring

executive functioning support

communication with teachers

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's degree preferred

NH Paraeducator Certification

CPR/First aid training

Job description

High School Paraeducator/Assistant Teacher

Job Title: High School Paraeducator

Department: Student Support

Reports to: Faculty and Special Education Teachers

Position Summary

The Paraeducator supports the Faculty and Special Education Teachers. Specifically, the Paraeducator will provide learning support to those students with IEPs and 504s. Responsibilities include interacting closely with individual and small groups of students, tutoring students in high school math and English/language arts skills, and following student IEPs and 504 plans.

Specific Responsibilities

• Support individual student IEPs and/or 504 plans as directed by the Special Education Teachers
• IEP Academic Support in grade-level high school classes
• Title I: Lead individual and small group tutoring sessions in math and English/language arts
• Assist the Lead Teachers in classroom management
• Support students in quiet activities
• Support students in their development of executive functioning skills
• Transition the students between classes and to dismissal
• Participate in weekly or every other week meeting with Special Education Teachers and Class Teaches
• Perform other duties as assigned

Minimum Job Requirements

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited 4-year college or university preferred

Experience

• Experience working with children with IEPs a must
• Paraprofessional or Assistant Teaching: 3 years
• Previous teaching experience in a Waldorf school preferred

Specialized Knowledge, Licenses, etc.

• CPR/First aid training certificate or willingness to complete
• Holds (or is willing to obtain) a New Hampshire Paraeducator Certification

Work Location

• In person
• Gathering Waters Upper School Campus

Compensation

Job Type: Full time

Salary: $26,500–$28,500

Benefits:

• Paid time off
• Health benefits
• Professional development assistance

Schedule:

• School hours
• School functions

Gathering Waters Chartered Public School is an initiative member of the Alliance of Waldorf Public Education and is committed to providing a supportive and enriching educational environment for all students.

Our region is uniquely situated to support a Waldorf-inspired charter with a wealth of knowledge and resources that are already established here, including two Waldorf teacher training programs, Antioch University-New England and The Center for Anthroposophy. Families move to the Keene area from all over the country because of the presence of organizations inspired by the philosophy that stands behind Waldorf education, including Sophia’s Hearth Family Center, Spring Hill Children’s Center, Camp Glen Brook, Kroka Expeditions, and Badger Corporation. Southwestern New Hampshire is home to a well-established community that is ready and eager to support a Waldorf-inspired chartered public school and with whom we welcome the opportunity to partner.