SRVRTC Building -Wide Special Education Paraprofessional

SAU 6 Public Schools; New Hampshire; On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

SAU 6 Public Schools seeks a building-wide Special Education Paraprofessional to support SRVRTC students with IEPs across all six CTE programs. The role provides direct instructional, behavioral, and safety support in shop environments.

Responsibilities include implementing IEP accommodations, differentiating lessons, and maintaining student safety while promoting workplace soft skills and collaboration with instructors and case managers.

Qualifications

• Meets state requirements for paraprofessionals (Paraeducator certification or equivalent).
• Willing to work across all six CTE programs.
• Experience with high-school students with disabilities or learning differences preferred.
• Strong classroom and shop management to redirect students in fast-paced environments.
• Excellent communication to collaborate with instructors, case managers, and students.

Responsibilities

• IEP implementation and support during project-based learning.
• Differentiate instruction and simplify technical directions.
• Safety supervision in high-risk shop environments.
• Coaching workplace soft skills: stamina, emotional regulation, teamwork, communication, problem-solving.
• Collaborate with regional teams and SRVRTC instructors to track progress and adjust accommodations.

Skills

Versatility

Resourcefulness

Experience with high-school students

Classroom management

Communication skills

Education

Paraeducator certification

Job description

SRVRTC Building-Wide Special Education Paraprofessional (Job ID: 1019)

Location: Sugar River Valley Technical Center

Position Overview

Sugar River Valley Regional Technical Center (SRVRTC) seeks a dynamic, flexible, and patient building-wide CTE Special Education Paraprofessional. The role supports students with Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) in Career and Technical Education programs across all six SRVRTC core programs, providing direct instructional, behavioral, and safety support.

Key Responsibilities

1. IEP Implementation & Support: Review student IEP accommodations and modifications to ensure effective implementation during project-based learning.
2. Differentiated Assistance: Assist CTE instructors in modifying lessons, simplifying technical directions, and breaking down complex tasks for students with learning differences.
3. Safety Supervision: Maintain student safety by providing close supervision and reinforcing safety protocols in high-risk shop environments (machinery, kitchens, construction sites).
4. Behavior & Soft Skill Coaching: Help students develop essential workplace soft skills—stamina, emotional regulation, teamwork, communication, and problem-solving.
5. Collaboration: Work closely with regional special education teams and SRVRTC instructors to track student progress and adjust accommodations as needed.

Program Portfolios & Support Areas

• Medical Assisting: Vital signs, basic first aid, medical terminology, healthcare career pathways.
• Culinary Arts: Commercial kitchen safety, knife skills, food sanitation, basic baking/cooking techniques.
• Entrepreneurship: Business ideation, marketing basics, financial concepts, presentation skills.
• Plumbing & HVAC: Introduction to piping, fittings, airflow, thermal comfort, specialized tool safety.
• Machine Tool: Precision measurement (micrometers/calipers), blueprint reading, basic machining concepts.
• Building Construction: Hand/power tool safety, construction math, measuring, small-scale framing projects.

Qualifications

• Versatility & Resourcefulness: Willingness and comfort level to learn and work across all six CTE program areas.
• Experience: Preferred prior experience working with high-school adolescents with disabilities or learning differences; familiarity with trade/technical environments is a strong plus.
• Classroom & Shop Management: Skills in redirecting students and managing behavior in fast-paced, project-based environments.
• Communication: Exceptional interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with multiple instructors, case managers, and students.
• Requirements: Meets state educational requirements for paraprofessionals (e.g., Paraeducator certification or equivalent college credits).