Specialized Paraprofessional - MyTime and Life Skills Programs

Applitrack; United States; On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Amherst Middle School in Amherst, NH is seeking a Specialized Program Paraprofessional to support My Time and Life Skills programs for students with emotional/behavioral disabilities and related needs. The role works with a multidisciplinary team and offers ongoing training to support staff.

The selected candidate will assist in one-on-one and small-group settings, monitor behavior, document data, and collaborate with teachers, therapists, and families to foster engaging and inclusive learning

Qualifications

• Previous experience with school-aged children required.
• Ability to work one-on-one and in groups.
• High School Diploma or GED required; an Associate degree is preferred.
• Excellent communication, organized, reliable, independent and collaborative skills.
• Demonstrated commitment to Engage, Support and Challenge All Learners.

Responsibilities

• Ability to manage behavior and keep accurate data.
• Prioritize functions and manage time wisely.
• Address multiple medical needs as needed.
• Collaborate with teachers, related service providers, case managers, administrators and family members.
• Establish rapport with adults and children through solid communication.
• Prior experience preferred but not required.

Skills

Experience with school-aged children

One-on-one and group work

Communication skills

Engage, Support and Challenge All Lear

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate degree preferred

Job description

Specialized Paraprofessional - MyTime and Life Skills Programs JobID: 2674

• Date Posted:
  10/1/2026

The Amherst Middle School in Amherst, NH has an immediate opening for aSpecialized Program Paraprofessionalto work in their special programs (My Time and/or Life Skills) with students ingrades 5-8identified with emotional/behavioral disabilities, intellectual or developmental disabilities,Other Health Impairments, Autism Spectrum Disorders, etc. The specialized paraprofessional will be working with a team of multidisciplinary specialists, including a Special Education Teacher, Social Worker, Occupational Therapist, Speech and Language Pathologists, Board Certified Behavioral Analyst, School Psychologist, and Administrators to provide the best educational opportunities for students in the program. Ongoing training inwill be provided to support staff.

REQUIREMENTS

1. Successful experience working with school-aged children.

2. Must be able to work one on one and in groups.

3. High School Diploma or GED required; Associate degree preferred.

4. Excellent communication skills, well-organized, efficient, reliable, independent, and well- developed collaborative skills.

5. Demonstrated commitment to, "Engage, Support and Challenge All Learners."

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Ability to manage behavior and keep accurate data.

2. Ability to prioritize functions and manage time wisely.

3. Must be comfortable addressing multiple medical needs

4. Must be able to work collaboratively with a comprehensive team including teachers, related service providers, case managers, administrators and family members.

5. Must have solid communication skills and the ability to establish a rapport with adults and children.

6. Prior experience preferred, but not required.

The Amherst School District does not discriminate in its education programs, activities or employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, pregnancy, language, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, genetics or veteran, marital or citizenship status. This policy is in accordance with state and federal laws, including Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, the Equal Pay Act, the Genetics Information Nondiscrimination Act, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Sections 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and RSA 354-A.