Paraprofessional

SAU 6 Public Schools; Claremont (NH); On-site; USD 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

The Claremont School District is seeking a Special Education Paraprofessional to support certified staff and students in the Disnard Elementary School. This full-time, school-year position emphasizes assisting children, classroom tasks, and implementing programs under supervision.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent, and must pass the PARA II test or hold an associate degree or higher.

Qualifications

• a minimum of a high school diploma and successful passage of the PARA II test or an associates degree or higher.
• Prior experience with assisting children and teachers in an educational environment is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist professional staff with classroom clerical items.
• Work with students individually, in small groups, or in large groups.
• Implement programs under the supervision of a certified staff member.
• Help maintain classroom/program goals and objectives which support those set by the State and Local Boards of Education.

Skills

PARA II test

Assist students

Support staff

Education

High school diploma

Associates degree or higher

Job description

The Claremont School District is located in the beautiful and picturesque Upper Valley Area of New Hampshire. The Claremont School District is approximately 35 minutes from Mount Sunapee Ski Resort and 30 minutes from all of the concerts and athletic events at Dartmouth College in Hanover. The Connecticut River flows nearby making kayaking and canoeing very convenient after work and on the weekends. Hiking trails are plentiful. Many would say it is a great location to raise a family, renew your sense of wonder and be part of a vibrant community supporting its schools.

Location: Disnard Elementary School

Title: Special Education Paraprofessional

Terms of Employment: Full-Time, School Year

Employment class: Nonexempt

Qualifications: a minimum of a high school diploma and successful passage of the PARA II test or an associates degree or higher. Prior experience with assisting children and teachers in an educational environment is preferred.

Job Goals: The paraprofessional helps the assigned professional staff member(s) with various tasks ranging from completing classroom clerical items, working with students individually, in small groups, in large group; implementing programs under the supervision of a certified staff member such as a library media program, and/or completing assigned duties. The paraprofessional helps the professional staff member(s) maintain classroom/program goals and objectives which support those set by the State and Local Boards of Education.

Reports to: Building Principal