High School Paraeducator/Assistant Teacher

Gathering Waters; Keene, Northern (NH, KY); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Gathering Waters Chartered Public School in Keene, NH is seeking a dedicated High School Paraeducator/Assistant Teacher to support students with IEPs and 504 plans. You will tutor in math and language arts, follow individual plans, and assist with classroom management to promote an inclusive learning environment.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma, three years of paraprofessional experience, and willingness to obtain NH Paraeducator Certification.

Qualifications

• Experience working with students with IEPs.
• Paraprofessional or Assistant Teaching: 3 years.
• Waldorf education experience preferred.
• CPR/First aid training or willingness to complete.
• Willingness to obtain NH Paraeducator Certification.

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
• Lead tutoring sessions in math and English/language arts
• Assist Lead Teachers with classroom management
• Support students in developing executive functioning skills
• Transition students between classes and dismissal
• Attend weekly or biweekly meetings with Special Education Teachers and Class Teaches
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

IEP knowledge

Paraprofessional exp

Waldorf familiarity

Classroom mgmt

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor’s degree preferred

CPR/First aid certification

NH Paraeducator Certification

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 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

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

CPR/First aid training certificate or willingness to complete

Holds (or is willing to obtain) a New Hampshire Paraeducator Certification

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.

EEOC STATEMENTGathering Waters does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, national origin, gender identity and/or expression, marital status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.