Student Support Specialist: Classroom Paraprofessional

SAU 39; Amherst (NH); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Amherst Middle School in Amherst, New Hampshire, seeks a full-time Student Support/Classroom Paraprofessional to provide instructional support, behavior management, and data collection for students throughout the school day. The role emphasizes collaboration with staff, confidentiality, and professionalism, with hours roughly 8:00 AM to 3:45 PM.

The ideal candidate will have a High School Diploma and is encouraged to pursue college coursework or paraprofessional certification; strong

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required; college degree and/or paraprofessional certification preferred.
• Ability to work with students one-on-one and in groups.
• Strong communication, organization, reliability, and professionalism.
• Willingness to collaborate with students, parents, colleagues, and the community.
• Must maintain confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Provide instructional support to students.
• Manage student behaviors and collect accurate data.
• Collaborate with colleagues and communicate clearly.
• Maintain confidentiality and professionalism.

Skills

One-on-one support

Group instruction

Data collection

Collaboration

Clear communication

Confidentiality

Education

High School Diploma

Paraprofessional certification preferred

Job description

Amherst Middle School in Amherst, New Hampshire, seeks a full-time Student Support/Classroom Paraprofessional to provide instructional support, behavior management, and data collection for students throughout the school day. The role emphasizes collaboration with staff, confidentiality, and professionalism, with hours roughly 8:00 AM to 3:45 PM.

The ideal candidate will have a High School Diploma and is encouraged to pursue college coursework or paraprofessional certification; strong