Special Education Paraprofessional - Early Childhood

School Administrative Unit #9; Conway (NH); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

School Administrative Unit #9 in New Hampshire is seeking a Paraprofessional to help teachers deliver classroom and special education support, enhance student achievement, and maintain a safe, well-organized school environment.

The role involves assisting with instruction, data collection, and modifications required by IEPs and 504 plans, plus collaboration with teachers and support staff to foster student growth across academic and social settings.

Qualifications

• Two years postsecondary study or an Associate's Degree (or higher) required.
• Bachelor's degree preferred with educational experience.

Responsibilities

• Assisting teachers/ supervisors by performing record keeping, data collection, and filing and by implementing modifications and accommodations as required by IEPs, 504s and behavior plans.
• Working with individual students or small groups of students to reinforce learning of material or skills initially introduced by the teacher.
• Supporting students in nonacademic areas.
• Maintaining a high level of ethical and professional behavior and confidentiality with regard to student matters and all other confidential school business.
• Providing a safe environment for students.
• Covering for teachers when he/she is in a meeting.
• Following district policies and procedures in assisting and motivating students in academic, social, and community environments.
• Assisting the Media Specialist in maintaining the efficient operation of the library-media center.
• Performing general / building specific clerical tasks.
• Greeting visitors in a friendly and helpful manner.
• Performing any other task relevant to the job that may be assigned by the teacher or Supervisor.

Education

Two years postsecondary study, or an Associate's Degree (or higher)

Bachelor's degree preferred with educational experience

Job description

POSITION TITLE: Paraprofessional

QUALIFICATIONS

1. Two years postsecondary study, or an Associate's Degree (or higher) required.

2. Bachelor's degree preferred with educational experience.

REPORTS TO

Principal, Administrator and/or Special Education Administrator

PURPOSE

To enhance student achievement by assisting the classroom or special education teacher with student instruction, and/or supporting the efficient operation of the building.

RESPONSIBILITIES, DEPENDING ON JOB ASSIGNMENT, MAY INCLUDE

1. Assisting teachers/ supervisors by performing record keeping, data collection, and filing and by implementing modifications and accommodations as required by IEPs, 504s and behavior plans.
2. Working with individual students or small groups of students to reinforce learning of material or skills initially introduced by the teacher.
3. Supporting students in nonacademic areas.
4. Maintaining a high level of ethical and professional behavior and confidentiality with regard to student matters and all other confidential school business.
5. Providing a safe environment for students.
6. Covering for teachers when he/she is in a meeting.
7. Following district policies and procedures in assisting and motivating students in academic, social, and community environments.
8. Assisting the Media Specialist in maintaining the efficient operation of the library-media center.
9. Performing general / building specific clerical tasks.
10. Greeting visitors in a friendly and helpful manner.
11. Performing any other task relevant to the job that may be assigned by the teacher or Supervisor.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT AND EVALUATION

Wages, length or work day/week/year, terms of employment and evaluations will be in accordance with the provisions of the negotiated contract.