Paraeducator

Central High School; Manchester (NH); On-site; USD 25,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

HSA

Flexible spending accounts

Retirement pension plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Gym Reimbursement

Life insurance

403(b) tax sheltered annuity plan

Vision discounts

Medical incentive rewards

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Central High School in Manchester, NH, is seeking a Paraeducator to support students with disabilities and assist teachers from preschool through high school within the Manchester School District.

The district offers a full benefits package including health, vision, dental, HSA options, retirement pension, tuition reimbursement, gym reimbursement, life insurance, 403(b) plan, vision discounts, medical incentive rewards, and an employee assistance program.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a high school diploma (Para-Educator I).
• Para-Educator II requires two years of college (48 credits) or an Associate Degree or NH DOE certification.
• Experience with children and adolescents in educational settings.
• Ability to instruct students in mathematics, reading, science, social studies, art, and related subjects.

Responsibilities

• Assist teachers, program coordinators, and specialists in instructional and clerical duties for students with disabilities.
• Perform instructional tasks with limited supervision across relevant subjects.
• Develop teaching materials and instructional aids.
• Assist students individually or in groups with lesson assignments.
• Help students to and from transportation, recess, lunch, and other school periods.

Skills

Experience with children

Ability to instruct subjects

Education

High school diploma

Associates degree or higher

Paraeducator II certification NH DOE

Job description

Paraeducator

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Job Details

Job ID: 5920717

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Sep 10, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

The Manchester School District offers a full benefits package to all eligible employees including:

• Anthem Medical insurance
• Anthem Vision insurance
• Delta Dental insurance
• Company funded HSA for select Anthem health plans
• Flexible spending accounts
• Retirement pension plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Gym Reimbursement
• Company sponsored life insurance
• 403(b) tax sheltered annuity plan
• Vision discounts
• Medical incentive rewards
• Employee assistance program
• Many more.

Compensation: Para I:$18.04/hr, Para II:$18.57/hr

Specific Core Function: Para-Educators are assigned throughout the Manchester School District, from preschool to high school levels, including pre-vocational and vocational levels. The majority of assignments include assisting students with disabilities and assisting in self-care of students. Some Para-Educators are assigned to work in vocational settings. The nature of the work requires that the employee establish and maintain effective working relationships with students and other employees.

Minimum Qualifications and Requirements:

• Para-Educator I: Minimum of a high school diploma.
• Para-Educator II: Completion of two years of study (48 credits) at an institution of higher education or Associates Degree or higheror Paraeducator II certification from the NH DOE.
• Experience with children and adolescents in an educational setting.
• Must have ability to instruct students in mathematics, reading, science, social studies, art, and/or related subjects.

Responsibilities of the Position (Typical Tasks):

• Under general supervision, assists school teachers, program coordinators, and specialists in completing instructional and clerical duties and assignments involving students with mental, emotional, or multiple handicaps.
• Performs technical and/or service requirements requiring limited supervision.
• Performs instructional assignments with minimum supervision in comprehension and reinforcement skills, emotional, physical, developmental, language, reading, math, and related skills.
• Assists in preparing and developing basic teaching materials, instructional aids, and other support materials.
• Assists students individually or in groups with lesson assignments.
• Assists students to and from transportation sources and during recess, playground, lunch, and other school periods.

Specified Length/Hours of Position: This is an affiliated (AFSCME) position under the Para-Educators negotiated contract, following the school calendar, with 6-8 hours per day, 30-40 hours per week.

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Categories: Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Job Requirements

• At least 1 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• High School/Trade School degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Lewis Cataldo , Assistant Principal
• Central High School
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]