Special Education (F/T)

Salem School District; Salem (NH); On-site; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Salem School District at Fisk Elementary School is seeking an Educational Assistant to support Classroom and Special Education needs within an inclusionary setting. You will work with students individually, in small groups, or in larger groups under the supervision of a teacher and specialists.

Position details include 6.5 hours per day, 183 school days per year, and potential CPI certification. Salary considerations start at $18.81/hour with a $1.00/hour bump for paraeducator II or teaching

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience working with children.
• Ability to lift 30 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Work with students individually, in small groups, or in large groups as directed by the supervisor.
• Assist general education students and students with identified needs in inclusive settings.
• Support IEP-directed instructional activities and interventions.
• Demonstrate sensitivity to the needs of children.
• Carry out instructional or developmental activities as directed.
• Maintain and update competency through available offerings.
• Assist with personal care needs of students as required.
• Possibly obtain CPI certification.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Lift 30 pounds

Education

High school graduate

College experience preferred

Job description

• Position Type: Support Staff/ Special Education Assistant
• Date Posted: 9/1/2026
• Location: Fisk Elementary School
• Date Available: 09/02/2026

TITLE: Educational Assistant
Classroom, Special Education, Inclusionary
QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school graduate


• Preferably college experience


• Experience working with children


• Must be able to lift 30 pounds

REPORTS TO: Teacher(s) assigned

CONFERS WITH: Teacher(s), Specialists, and Building Administrator

JOB GOAL: To implement instructional activities and programs as directed

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Work with students individually, in small groups, or in large groups as necessary and as prescribed by the immediate supervisor.


• Classroom and Support Assistants: Usually work with students in the general school population.


• Special Education Assistants: Usually work with students with identified special needs, or who require additional educational assistance as defined in an individual education plan (IEP). Assistants provide support in the appropriate educational setting.


• Demonstrate a continuous sensitivity to the needs of children to whom they are assigned.


• Carry out instructional or developmental activities suggested by the teacher, specialist, or others designated by the building administrator.


• Maintain competency and skills through a variety of available offerings.


• Educational Assistants may be responsible for personal care needs of student(s)


• Educational Assistants may be expected to obtain and maintain CPI (Non Violent Crisis Prevention Intervention) certification.


• Other responsibilities as assigned by supervisor.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: To be established by the school board by August 10th.

2025-2026 HOURLY SALARY: $18.81 plus $1.00 for a certification from the NH Department of Education as a paraeducator II or as a teacher. An Educational Assistant who is certified as a Registered Behavioral Technician (RBT) will receive a $3.00 per hour differential.

HOUR/DAY: 6.5

SCHOOL YEAR 183 days/year

EVALUATION: Performance to be evaluated no less than annually by the building administrator and immediate supervisor(s).

Postings current as of 9/23/2026 12:34:28 AM CST.

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