Paraprofessional - MRMHS

Applitrack; Swanzey (NH); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Monadnock Regional Middle High School in New Hampshire is seeking a Paraprofessional to assist with and support students under the supervision of the Building Principal and/or Special Education Coordinator.

Responsibilities include assisting teachers, preparing instructional materials, collecting data for progress, enforcing rules, and supporting IEP goals across both special and regular education settings. Candidates should have NH DOE Paraprofessional II certification or ability to obtain it.

Qualifications

• NH DOE Certification as Paraprofessional II or ability to obtain certification.
• Experience working with children.
• Basic literacy skills in reading, writing, and mathematics.

Responsibilities

• Assist teacher in providing positive learning experiences during group and individual instruction.
• Prepare materials for individual students to use in the classroom.
• Assist with data collection for instructional programs and student progress.
• Support enforcement of classroom, school, and district rules.
• Maintain appropriate supervision under IEP guidance during activities and transitions.
• Assist with grooming, mobility and transfer tasks as trained, and log services for Medicaid if applicable.
• Collaborate with the IEP team to implement curriculum modifications and accommodations.

Skills

Oral and written communication

Ability to follow directions

Use of instructional materials

Establish positive learning env

Patience with diverse students

Interacting with parents and staff

Education

NH DOE Certification as Paraprofessional II

Job description

• Date Posted: 5/8/2026


• Location: Monadnock Regional Middle High School


• Date Available: 08/19/2026

Purpose

The Paraprofessional's primary goal is to assist with and support student(s).

Supervisor

Building Principal and/or Special Education Coordinator

Minimum Qualifications

• NH DOE Certification as a Paraprofessional II (or ability to obtain certification)


• Experience working with children


• Basic literacy skills in reading, writing, and mathematics

Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

Skills

• Demonstrate effective oral and written communication


• Understand and carry out oral and written directions


• Learn to utilize a variety of appropriate instructional materials and procedures in the educational environment


• Assist in establishing a positive learning environment and respond to the individual needs of students


• Patient and receptive attitude towards students of varied age groups, temperaments, and abilities

Knowledge

• Recognize and maintain appropriate boundaries with students, parents, staff, volunteers, and community members


• Sensitive to diversity in cultural heritage, lifestyle, and value systems among children, youth, and families

Abilities

• Communicating with diverse groups and individuals, including students and parents


• Collaborating and working as part of a team


• Maintain the confidentiality of students and staff


• Be capable of physically assisting students with special needs as required and with training (positioning, lifting, transferring, etc.)

Essential Functions - Special Education Paraprofessionals

• Assist teacher in providing positive learning experiences during large or small group instruction and one on one tutoring outside instructional time


• Prepare materials for an individual student to use in the classroom


• Assist with the collection of student-specific data for instructional programs and student progress.


• Support and assist enforcement of classroom, school, and district rules


• Based on the student's IEP, the paraprofessional will maintain an appropriate level of student supervision, including during field trips, transition times, physical education class, recess, meal supervision, arrival, and students' departure


• Operate equipment used in the instructional process and the preparation of classroom materials.


• Collaborate with the IEP team to implement curriculum modifications and accommodations


• Attend necessary training sessions associated with the individual student as required by IEP, including but not limited to training for medical procedures as required by the IEP, other health plans, or ADA, and apply training with assigned students


• Adapt classroom activities, assignments, and/or materials under the direction of the IEP team's supervision (for instance, the reinforcement of IEP goals and objectives) to support and reinforce classroom objectives and provide an opportunity for all special education students to participate in classroom activities


• Assists students with grooming, community accessibility, and appropriate areas as assigned by professional members of the IEP team (i.e., feed, brush teeth, toileting, diapering, transferring to/from the bus, etc.)


• Maintain a log of services for Medicaid billing


• With training and supervision, provide assistance with toileting, lifting and transferring, positioning, and other activities


• Other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Essential Functions - Regular Education Paraprofessionals

• Assist teacher in providing positive learning experiences during large or small group instruction and one on one tutoring outside instructional time


• Prepare materials for an individual student or groups of students to use in the classroom.


• Support and assist enforcement of classroom, school, and district rules


• Operate equipment used in the instructional process and the preparation of classroom materials.


• Assist in the management of student behavior


• Other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

The usual methods of performing the job of Paraprofessional may require the following physical demands

• Minimal amount(s) of: lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling


• Significant amount(s) of: mental attention/focus, speaking, listening, sitting, standing


• MRSD is an EOE

Postings current as of 10/6/2026 8:56:53 PM CST.

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