Special Education Paraprofessional: K-8 Support & Therapy

New Hampshire Catholic Charities Inc; Rochester (NH); On-site; USD 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous paid time off

Health plan with HRA

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Critical illness, accident, long-term‑

Company-paid short-term disability and

Life insurance

Pet insurance

Job summary

St. Charles School, a program of Catholic Charities New Hampshire, is seeking full-time Special Education Paraprofessionals for the 2026/2027 school year. Paraprofessionals will work 34 hours per week under the supervision of a certified teacher.

We provide a therapeutic setting with services across academic, social, emotional and behavioral domains for students in grades K-8. Benefits include generous PTO, health plans with HRA, and comprehensive coverage.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Experience with at-risk/high-risk children preferred.
• Able to relate to students with behavioral, emotional, learning or physical disabilities.
• Must be able to stand for long periods.
• Willing to be trained in First Aid and CPR.
• Intermediate to advanced knowledge of computer systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily lesson plans under the teacher's direction.
• Provide one-on-one or group instruction after initial instruction by the teacher.
• Assist students with self-help, motor, academic and social skills.
• Adapt materials and equipment to meet individual learning needs.
• Assist in implementing speech, physical and occupational therapy goals to meet IEP objectives.

Skills

Instruction support

One-on-one instruction

Group instruction

Adapt materials

Technology literacy

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Computer systems

Job description

St. Charles School, a program of Catholic Charities New Hampshire, is seeking full-time Special Education Paraprofessionals for the 2026/2027 school year. Paraprofessionals will work 34 hours per week under the supervision of a certified teacher.

We provide a therapeutic setting with services across academic, social, emotional and behavioral domains for students in grades K-8. Benefits include generous PTO, health plans with HRA, and comprehensive coverage.