Paraprofessionals - Special Education (HMHS)

hinsdale school district; Hinsdale (NH); On-site; USD 32,000 - 38,000; Part time

Job summary

Hinsdale School District invites applications for Paraprofessionals in the Hinsdale Middle High School, NH. Starting date is immediate. Part-time positions support students under IEPs and collaborate with special educators to uphold confidentiality and individualized goals.

Responsibilities include implementing student programs, assisting with materials, and aiding daily living activities as required. Citizenship, residency or work visa required; NH certification preferred or obtainable.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent (minimum qualification).
• NH Para Educator certification or ability to obtain certification.
• Prior experience is preferred but not required.
• Genuine desire to work with all students in a diverse setting.

Responsibilities

• Maintain confidentiality in ALL matters relating to children.
• Report student absence to the case manager and be reassigned for the day.
• Read and become familiar with the IEPs; have a copy of IEP At-a-Glance available to track goals per case manager's directives.
• Establish and maintain a relationship of trust with the teacher, special educator and student.
• Follow case manager directives to implement student programs (behavior plans, goal tracking, etc.).
• Model positive learning behaviors: arrive to class on time, use appropriate voice level for interactions with student(s).
• Act as a liaison between classroom teachers and special educators by relaying information regarding handouts and due dates.
• Assist with preparation and maintenance of instructional materials.
• Assist student with organizational challenges in organizing materials as accommodated in the student's IEP.
• Maintain student folders, progress charts and behavior plans as required by special educator.
• Assist student in activities of daily living as necessary (bathing, dressing, grooming, oral care, toileting, transferring, walking, climbing stairs, eating).
• Implement OT, PT, and Speech activities as directed by specialists involved with IEPs or 504s (if indicated).
• Shares school duties as assigned (before school, recess, lunch and after school).

Job description

Paraprofessionals - Special Education (HMHS)

Job ID: 5908642

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Aug 31, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Hinsdale School District has opportunities for Paraprofessionals in the Hinsdale Middle High School.

Located in the southwest corner of New Hampshire along the Connecticut River, Hinsdale is a small, rural community boasting tremendous civic pride, community care, and a commitment to educating its children at high levels. It seeks dedicated and compassionate staff who believe in doing whatever it takes for all students to be successful.

Responsibilities

• Maintain confidentiality in ALL matters relating to children in your care both in and out of school
• Report student absence to the special educator (case manager) or special education coordinator and expect to be reassigned for the day
• Read and become familiar with the IEP(s) of student(s) in your care; have a copy of IEP At-a-Glance available to track goals per case manager's directives
• Work to gain an understanding of both the student and the disability s/he manifests - ask appropriate colleagues (case manager, school psychologist, school social worker, special education coordinator, previous para-educator that worked with student(s))
• Establish and maintain a relationship of trust with the teacher, special educator and student
• Follow case manager directives in implementing student programs (behavior plans, goal tracking, etc.)
• Model positive learning behaviors: arrive to class on time, use appropriate voice level for interactions with student(s) as not to interrupt or disturb the class
• Act as a liaison between classroom teachers and special educators by relaying information regarding handouts, projects, due dates, homework, behavior, modifications and accommodations
• Assist with preparation and maintenance of instructional materials
• Assist student with organizational challenges in organizing student's materials as accommodated in the student's IEP
• Maintain student folders, progress charts and behavior plans as required by special educator
• Assist student in activities of daily living as necessary (bathing, dressing, grooming, oral care, toileting, transferring, walking, climbing stairs, eating)
• Implement OT, PT, and Speech activities as directed by specialists involved with IEPs or 504s (if indicated)
• Shares school duties as assigned (before school, recess, lunch and after school)

Position Type: Part-time

Job Requirements

• Minimum qualifications for application include:
  • A high school diploma or equivalent;
  • Certified as a Para Educator in NH, or the ability to become certified in NH;
  • Prior experience is preferred, but not required;
  • Genuine desire to work with all students; be sensitive to and skilled in, working with a diverse student population.
• Hinsdale School District offers a regionally competitive salary and benefits package and a welcoming and inclusive work environment.
• High School/Trade School degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

Equal Opportunity Employer

SAU 92 does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, sex, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, ethnic origins, country of origin, economic status, status as a victim of domestic violence, harassment, sexual assault, or stalking, disability, age or other protected classes under applicable law in its educational programs and activities. SAU 92 also provides equal access to buildings for youth groups. Link to Training - https://nhprimex.org/explore-training/single/understanding-sexual-harassment/ Questions about Title IX can be referred to the SAU 92 Business Administrator & Title IX Coordinator, Jane Fortson, at [e-mail] or 603-336-5728.

Contact Information

• Maria Webb
• 49 School Street
• P.O. Box 27
• Hinsdale, New Hampshire 03451
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]