Paraprofessional, Special 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 is hiring a Paraprofessional, Special Education to support students under supervision of teachers and the SE team.

Starting date is immediate; this is a full-time position with a pay range of $18.25–$26.25 per hour depending on certification and experience. Certification as Paraeducator I or II is required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Paraeducator I or II certification is required.
• Experience working with Grade 6 or middle-school students with varied needs.
• Strong interpersonal and collaborative skills.
• Positive, cooperative approach to problem solving.

Responsibilities

• Provides targeted small group instruction and guided practice during core blocks.
• Co-supervises core instruction to support student engagement and learning.
• Assists with science lab setup, safety, and material distribution.
• Gathers, records, and shares observational data and student progress with teachers.
• Maintains confidentiality regarding student information and records.
• Supports and integrates educational technology in daily classroom activities.

Skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Collaborative teamwork

Experience with middle-school students

Proficient with educational technology

Adaptable to fast-paced environments

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Paraeducator I or II Certification

Job description

South Meadow Middle School, Peterborough, New Hampshire

Job Details

Job ID: 5951817

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Oct 06, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Position Type: Full-time

Salary: $18 to $26 Per Hour

Job Description

NEW HAMPSHIRE PUBLIC SCHOOLS

SCHOOL ADMINISTRATIVE UNIT #1

CONTOOCOOK VALLEY SCHOOL DISTRICT

POSITION TITLE: Paraprofessional, Special Education

SUPERVISOR: Principal and Special Education Administrator

REPORTS TO: Special Education Teacher/Case Manager, Classroom Teacher

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
• Experience working with Grade 6 or middle-school age students with varied strengths, abilities, and learning styles
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Positive, cooperative approach to problem solving
• Motivated to work collaboratively with team members in a flexible push-in and pull-out instructional model
• Knowledge of basic skills in operating systems of computers and educational technology
• Demonstrates organizational skills
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Summary

The Paraprofessional will assist, support, and work under the direction and close supervision of teachers, administrators, and other team members in providing educational benefit for students. The Paraprofessional will implement, NOT DEVELOP, lesson plans provided by Special Education Teacher/Case Manager, Classroom Teacher, Speech Language Therapist, Occupational Therapist, Physical Therapist, Psychologist, and Consultants.

Paraprofessionals work under the close supervision of a member or members of the instructional or administrative staff at all times.

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).