Special Education Paraprofessional South Meadow School

Contoocook Valley School District; Peterborough (NH); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

The Contoocook Valley School District is seeking a Special Education Paraprofessional at South Meadow School in Peterborough, NH. You will support teachers and therapists by implementing IEP goals and providing educational assistance under close supervision.

Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma, Paraeducator I or II certification, and a cooperative, team-oriented approach. Experience with assistive technology and data collection is a plus.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Paraeducator I or II certification required.
• Experience with students of varying strengths/needs preferred.

Responsibilities

• Reads, understands and implements IEP goals as directed.
• Facilitates participation of students in accessing the general curriculum.
• Gathers and records data on IEP goals and shares insights with the team.
• Supports school values and instructional expectations.
• Maintains confidentiality of student information.
• Prepares educational materials as directed and participates in meetings.
• Creates substitute paraprofessional plans and participates in trainings.

Skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Positive cooperative approach

Team collaboration

Organizational skills

Adaptability under stress

Communication skills

Assistive technology awareness

Interacts well with people

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Paraeducator I or II Certification

Tools

Computer literacy

Assistive technology familiarity

Job description

Special Education Paraprofessional South Meadow School JobID: 2830

• Date Posted: 8/27/2026
• Location: South Meadow Middle School - Peterborough, NH

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 experience

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Paraeducator I or Paraeducator II Certification is required
• Prefer experience working with students who have varied strengths/abilities/needs
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Positive, cooperative approach to problem solving
• Motivated to work collaboratively with team members
• Knowledge of basic skills of operating systems of computers and assistive technology
• Demonstrate organizational skills

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:

• Reads, understands, and implements Individual Education Program (IEP) goals and objectives as directed by Special Education Teacher/Case Manager, Classroom Teacher, Speech Language Therapist, Occupational Therapist, Physical Therapist, Psychologist, and Consultants.
• Facilitates participation of students in accessing the general curriculum.
• Gathers, collects, and records data, on data sheets, related to IEP goals; shares information, observations, and insights with team members.
• Supports and implements the school's values and practices regarding instructional strategies, expectations for peer behavior, peer interaction and inclusion.
• Informs Special Education Case Manager, Classroom Teacher, and other district staff of student progress.
• Attends, participates, and integrates information learned in Paraprofessional meetings and Special Education team meetings/conferences into the classroom as directed.
• Maintains strict confidentiality regarding all student information.
• Prepares educational materials as directed by Special Education Teacher/Case Manager, Classroom Teacher, Occupational Therapist, Speech Language Therapist, Physical Therapist, a Psychologist, and Consultants.
• Creates substitute paraprofessional plans.
• Prepares Medicaid paperwork.
• Attends workshops and trainings as needed.
• Carries over learned behaviors and skills, including the use of assistive technology, throughout the daily schedule as recommended by the Special Education/Case Manager, Classroom Teacher, and related service personnel.
• Works with students as assigned by the administrator. Solves practical and clinical problems using learned techniques and skills, and within the scope of the current school district's policies.
• Makes independent judgments within the scope of respective job duties.
• Knowledge of punctuation, formatting, spelling, and grammatical skills, and be able to apply these skills to reporting functions if needed.
• Interacts well with people (staff, supervisors, students, and parents).
• Adaptable to performing under minimal stress in the event of an emergency or crisis.
• Performs school responsibilities as appropriate and/or assigned.
• Provide any other assistance to students, directly related to the position as assigned by Special Education Teacher, Classroom Teacher 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).