Title 1 Paraeducator - Grant Funded

Nashua School District; Nashua (NH); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Nashua School District in Nashua, NH is seeking a Title 1 Paraeducator to support students at Mount Pleasant Elementary School. Start ASAP, with placement based on prior experience.

The role involves implementing instructional activities, assisting with testing, and supporting Title 1, Kindergarten, ELL, and Special Education programs across district needs.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required. Title 1 Schools require Highly Qualified Status that would include either an Associate's Degree or two years of college, a Bachelor degree or Paraeducator II certification from the NH Dept of Education.

Responsibilities

• Assist in implementing and reinforcing instructional curriculum under the direction of the classroom teacher.
• Assist with testing and provide input to teachers, counselors and administration regarding student performance.
• Assist with preschool curriculum planning and development for assigned age groups (Pre-School Paraeducator).
• Support program operations across Day-to-Day activities for various paras (e.g., Job Coach, Alternative Room, Science, Computer, Graphic Arts, Health Occupation).
• Assist with IEP goals implementation and student independence, including health-related tasks as needed.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate's Degree or two years of college

Bachelor degree

Paraeducator II certification NH Dept of Education

Job description

POSITION: Title 1 Paraeducator - Grand Funded

LOCATION: Mount Pleasant Elementary School

STARTING: ASAP

SALARY RANGE: Preschool, District Wide/Intensive Needs $19.94 - $27.27

Placement is based on relative prior experience

QUALIFICATIONS

High School Diploma or GED. Title 1 Schools require Highly Qualified Status that would include either an Associate's Degree or an equivalent two years of college, Bachelor degree or Paraeducator II certification from the NH Dept of Education.

Explanation of Paraeducators Job Responsibilities

• Instructional Paraeducator: Under the direction of the classroom teacher the Paraeducator assists in the implementation and reinforcement of the instructional curriculum, helps prepare and administer testing, provide input to teachers, guidance counselors, and school administration regarding student performance.
• Title 1, Kindergarten, ELL and Special Education Instructional paraeducators fall under this category.
• Pre-School Paraeducator: Assists with students in the classroom, by planning and implementing developmentally appropriate curriculum for assigned age groups.
• Technical Paraeducator: Assists with students in the day to day operations of the assigned program by helping them with assignments using the materials and technology provided. Job Coach, Alternative Room, Science, Computer, Graphic Arts, Health Occupation paraeducators are technical paras.
• District Wide Special Education Paraeducator: Under the direction of the classroom teacher the Paraeducator assists with implementation of IEP goals and objectives pertaining to educational needs, social-emotional, behavioral development, fine and gross motor skills to foster independence. Assist with the physical and minimal health needs of the children, which may include lifting, feeding, toileting/diapering, and personal hygiene.

This posting should not be construed to imply that these requirements are the exclusive list of job functions or expectations associated with this position.

The Nashua Board of Education reaffirms its position of compliance with applicable State and Federal laws of nondiscrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, marital status, familial status, genetic information and age in admission to, access to, treatment in or employment in the services, programs and activities of the Nashua School District.