Paraprofessional

Easterseals NH; Manchester (NH); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental & vision

Life & disability

PTO and holidays

403(b) match

Tuition reimbursement

Student loan repayment

Wellness programs

Job summary

Easterseals NH is seeking Paraprofessionals to join our team in Manchester, NH. Work in a structured school setting with small class sizes and hands-on experience in supporting students with diverse needs.

This is not a desk job; you will directly impact lives by assisting with daily activities, building coping skills, and fostering learning in a collaborative, team-based environment. We offer a comprehensive benefits package and the chance to grow professionally.

Qualifications

• High School education or GED, Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
• Two (2) years practical experience working with children is preferred.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
• Minimum 21 years of age

Responsibilities

• Assist students with daily living activities and behavioral skills.
• Engage with students in intimate class settings of 10 or fewer.
• Support learning across subjects and provide a positive role model in a team environment.

Skills

Reliable transportation

21+ years old

Education

High School education or GED, Bachelor’s Degree preferred

Job description

We're offering a $1,500 Sign-On Bonus!

We're looking for Paraprofessionals to join our team! Come find your purpose and make a difference in the lives of others.

Job Description

We're offering a $1,500 Sign-On Bonus!

We're looking for Paraprofessionals to join our team! Come find your purpose and make a difference in the lives of others.

As a Paraprofessional, you’ll work at one of our year-round Manchester locations and gain hands-on experience within a structured school system. With intimate class sizes of 10 students or less, you can directly engage with and learn about a variety of psychological and neurological disabilities, ranging from clients who have experienced trauma and abuse, to clients who have non-verbal and behavioral disorders.

This is not a desk job. Our interactive work directly impacts the lives of our students. Whether you are assisting a client with daily living activities, improving relationship skills, developing coping mechanisms or teaching a subject, you will become a needed, trusted role model in this team-oriented position.

Qualifications

• High School education or GED, Bachelor’s Degree preferred
• Two (2) years practical experience working with children is preferred
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
• Minimum 21 years of age

Hours: 7:00am-3:00pm, Monday to Friday, Year-Round.

Compensation: $20.00-$25.00 hourly, based upon qualifications, related experience and education.

Sign On Bonus is paid at 3 and 6 months of continued full-time employment - the bonus is subject to all taxes, deductions and voluntary deductions elected.

What’s in it for you?

We offer a comprehensive benefits package for full-time, eligible employees, including:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life & Disability
• PTO begins accruing on your first day!
• Up to 9 paid holidays annually, plus one floating holiday of your choice. For programs that remain open during holidays, staff scheduled to work will receive holiday pay in accordance with program guidelines.
• 403(b) employer match up to a maximum of 3%
• Tuition reimbursement after one year of employment
• Student loan repayment for qualifying degrees after one year of employment
• Wellness programs: nutritional counseling services, reimbursement programs for weight loss & tobacco cessation

We are proud to be a recovery-friendly workplace and a NH Veteran-Friendly Business.

EOE

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