Paraprofessional, General Education (South Meadow School)

Contoocook Valley Reg School District; Peterborough (NH); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

South Meadow Middle School in Peterborough, NH seeks a 1.0 FTE Paraprofessional, General Education, to support teachers and students under supervision. The position involves co‑supervising core instruction, managing science lab blocks, and pulling targeted small groups during core blocks.

The role requires a High School Diploma and Paraeducator I or II certification, with 7.25 hours per day and on‑site duties in a collaborative middle school setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Paraeducator I or II certification required.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

Responsibilities

• Provides targeted small group instruction and guided practice opportunities during core blocks.
• Co-supervises core instruction alongside Grade 6 classroom teachers to support active learning.
• Co-manages science lab blocks, assisting with lab setup, safety, material distribution and supervision.
• Facilitates participation of all students in accessing the general curriculum using push‑in and pull‑out models.
• Gathers, records, and shares observational data and academic progress with teachers.
• Attends workshops and integrates information learned in grade‑level team meetings into the classroom.

Skills

Patience

Classroom support

Student engagement

Data observation

Education

High school diploma

Paraeducator I/II certification

Job description

South Meadow Middle School South Meadow Middle School - Peterborough, New Hampshire Open in Google Maps

Paraprofessional, General Education (South Meadow School)

Job Description

NEW HAMPSHIRE PUBLIC SCHOOLS

SCHOOL ADMINISTRATIVE UNIT #1

CONTOCOOK VALLEY SCHOOL DISTRICT

POSITION TITLE: Paraprofessional, General Education

SUPERVISOR: Principal and Assistant Principal

REPORTS TO: Grade 6 Classroom Teachers / Core Instruction Teachers

PAY RANGE: $18.25 - $26.25 per hour depending on type of certification (Paraeducator I, Paraeducator II) and relevant experience.

QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Paraeducator I or Paraeducator II - Certification is required

SUMMARY

The 1.0 FTE General Education Paraprofessional will assist, support, and work under the direction and close supervision of teachers, administrators, and team members to provide additional guided practice opportunities for priority content and skills. Operating under a flexible push-in and pull-out model, this position will co-supervise core instruction, co-manage science lab blocks, and pull targeted small groups into secondary spaces during core blocks. The Paraprofessional will implement instructional strategies and lesson plans provided by Classroom Teachers and Administration.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provides targeted small group instruction and guided practice opportunities in secondary spaces during core blocks as directed by Classroom Teachers.
• Co-supervises core instruction alongside Grade 6 classroom teachers to support active learning and student engagement.
• Co-manages science lab blocks, assisting with lab setup, student safety, material distribution, and hands‑on group supervision.
• Facilitates participation of all students in accessing the general curriculum using flexible push‑in and pull‑out models.
• Gathers, collects, and records observational data and academic progress related to priority content and skills; shares insights with classroom teachers.
• Supports and implements the school's values and practices regarding instructional strategies, expectations for peer behavior, peer interaction, and inclusion.
• Informs Classroom Teachers and district staff of student progress and skill development.
• Attends, participates, and integrates information learned in weekly grade‑level team meetings into the classroom.
• Maintains strict confidentiality regarding all student information.
• Prepares educational and lab materials as directed by Grade 6 Classroom Teachers and Administration.
• Creates substitute paraprofessional plans.
• Attends workshops and trainings as needed (7.25 hours of work per day).
• Carries over learned instructional strategies and academic support techniques, including the use of educational technology, throughout the daily schedule.
• Works with students as assigned by administration; solves practical classroom problems using learned techniques within the scope of school district policies.
• Makes independent judgments within the scope of respective job duties.
• Has knowledge of punctuation, formatting, spelling, and grammatical skills, and be able to apply these skills to reporting functions if needed.
• Adaptable to performing under minimal stress in the event of an emergency or crisis.
• Performs school responsibilities as appropriate and/or assigned. Provides any other assistance to students, directly related to the position as assigned by Classroom Teachers and Administration.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The Contoocook Valley School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The District is committed to providing a workplace that is free from discrimination and harassment based on age, color, creed, disability, gender identity, marital status, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sex or sexual orientation. The District will provide reasonable accommodations for employees and applicants with disabilities who otherwise meet the education, training and experience requirements specified in the pertinent job description(s).

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Position Type

Full-time

Salary

$18 to $26 Per Hour