Paraeducator

Northwest Elementary; Manchester (NH); On-site; USD 25,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwest Elementary in Manchester, NH seeks a paraeducator to support students with disabilities and general education tasks. The role involves assisting teachers, preparing materials, and helping students with math, reading, and related subjects across grade levels.

The position follows the school calendar, offers a full benefits package, and requires a high school diploma or higher education credits. 6-8 hours daily, 30-40 hours weekly. Immediate start.

Qualifications

• Experience with children and adolescents in an educational setting.
• Ability to instruct students in mathematics, reading, science, social studies, art and related subjects.
• Paraeducator II requires 2 years of higher education or associates degree or NH DOE certification.

Responsibilities

• Assist teachers and specialists with instructional and clerical tasks.
• Support students individually or in groups with lesson assignments.
• Help students during transportation, recess, lunch and other school periods.

Skills

Child experience

Educational setting

Math instruction

Reading instruction

Education

High school diploma

Associates degree

NH DOE Paraeducator II cert

Job description

Paraeducator

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This job is also posted in Manchester School District

Job Details

Job ID: 5914539

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Sep 03, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

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 higher or 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 > Individual Aide

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

• Kate DiBenedetto , School Principal
• Northwest Elementary
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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