Individual Paraprofessional - 32.5 hrs/wk - STEPS program CPS #TBD

Fall Mountain Regional School District; Charlestown (NH); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Fall Mountain Regional School District is seeking an Individual Paraprofessional for 32.5 hours per week to assist teachers in special education classrooms. Responsibilities include providing instructional support, observing student behavior, and maintaining safety while working one-on-one with students with special needs.

The position requires an Associates Degree or equivalent college coursework and a valid Para II certification within 90 days of hire. Join a committed team in Charlestown contributing to the education and well-being of students.

Qualifications

• Must have an Associates Degree or college courses.
• Certification within 90 days of hire is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist the teacher in instruction to individuals or groups.
• Provide safety and well-being of students.
• Follow direction of the teacher for academic needs.

Skills

Instructional assistance

Behavior observation

Clerical duties

Education

Associates Degree or relevant college courses

Valid New Hampshire Para II certification

Job description

Individual Paraprofessional - 32.5 hrs/wk - STEPS program CPS #TBD JobID: 2057

Other Details

• Terms of Employment: 183 days per year.
• Date Posted: 6/24/2026
• Location: Charlestown Primary School
• Date Available: 08/19/2025

Qualifications

• Associates Degree or college courses preferred.
• Valid New Hampshire Para II certification or ability to obtain (certification required within 90 days of hire).

Reports and Supervision

• Reports to: Special Education Teacher
• Supervises: Students as directed by the classroom teacher.

Evaluation

• Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Agreement between the FMRSD and the Fall Mountain Regional Educational Support Personnel Association.

Job Goal

To assist the teacher in providing instruction to individuals or groups of students in an assigned special education classroom and/or in the regular education setting.

Performance Responsibilities

• Provide instructional assistance to individuals or groups of students while in the special education or regular education classrooms.
• Provide for the safety and well-being of students assigned to individual for supervision.
• Observe and respond to inappropriate behaviors of students.
• Provide support to the teacher by setting up work areas, displays, classroom materials, and any items as directed by the teacher.
• Work under the direction of a teacher and they may help to teach subjects as deemed appropriate by the teacher.
• Follow the direction of the classroom or special education teacher in meeting the academic, social, emotional and behavioral needs of the students.
• Consult with teachers on a regular basis concerning program and material needs of students.
• Prepare instructional materials as directed by the teacher.
• Provide a variety of clerical and supervisory duties as assigned by the building principal and special/regular education teacher (may include recess duty).
• Assist students with special physical and emotional needs as determined by the student's IEP.
• Perform related duties as assigned.
• Assist students with personal needs as determined by the teacher.
• Paraprofessionals work under the direction of a teacher to offer support to smaller groups of children. They may help to teach subjects, support appropriate behaviors and/or offer a variety of support for the classroom.
• One on one paraprofessionals provide support for only one child who has special needs; cognitive, emotional, or behavioral.

Equal Opportunity

Fall Mountain Regional School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Fall Mountain Regional School District does not, and will not, tolerate discrimination or harassment of students because of sex, race, religion, color, creed, age, marital status, familial status, economic status, physical or mental disability, national origin, ancestry, or sexual orientation. Fall Mountain Regional School District does not, and will not, tolerate discrimination or harassment of school employees because of age, sex, race, religion, color, marital status, familial status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, national origin, ancestry or sexual orientation. Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 ("Title IX") is a federal law that prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, including sexual harassment and sexual violence, in education programs and activities. All public and private educational institutions that receive any federal funds must comply with Title IX.