Direct Support Professional II - Paraeducator (3051)

About the Role

Join Crotched Mountain School as a Direct Support Professional II – Paraeducator, where you’ll play a vital role in helping students learn, grow, and gain independence. As a DSP II – Paraeducator, you’ll provide hands-on support to students across educational, vocational, and daily living activities. You’ll work closely with teachers, clinicians, and nurses to implement individualized plans and ensure a safe, respectful, and engaging learning environment. This role requires a higher level of experience and independence, and may include mentoring newer staff while contributing to a strong, team-based approach to care and education.

About Seven Hills Foundation's Crotched Mountain School

Crotched Mountain School (CMS) provides innovative special education, vocational, and therapeutic programming for students ages 5–21 on the autism spectrum and/or with complex disabilities. Licensed by the New Hampshire Department of Education and the Certification for Child Care Licensing Unit, CMS delivers individualized instruction in a supportive, least-restrictive environment. Students may also live on campus through Crotched Mountain Village, where experiential learning includes vocational training, recreation, community outings, and life skills development—all on a beautiful, nature-filled campus.

Responsibilities

• Student Support & Daily Care
  • Support students in academic, vocational, and life skills programming
  • Assist with activities of daily living (ADLs), including hygiene, dressing, and meals
  • Build respectful, supportive relationships with students
  • Participate in field trips, vocational activities, and school events
• Educational & Behavioral Support
  • Implement Individual Education Programs (IEPs), behavior plans, and treatment plans
  • Help students stay engaged with learning and classroom activities
  • Use positive behavior support and de-escalation techniques
  • Safely manage behavioral incidents, including trained physical interventions when necessary
  • Anticipate and prevent potential challenges before they escalate
• Health & Safety
  • Support students’ medical needs, including recognizing health concerns
  • Administer medications (as trained) under supervision
  • Respond to emergencies, including seizure protocols and injuries
  • Follow all safety, reporting, and documentation procedures
• Teamwork & Communication
  • Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of educators, clinicians, and medical staff
  • Attend meetings, trainings, and workshops
  • Communicate effectively with supervisors and team members
  • Report any concerns related to student safety, including suspected abuse or neglect
• Documentation & Organization
  • Complete accurate and timely documentation (IEP data, behavior tracking, medical logs, etc.)
  • Maintain organized records and follow all reporting requirements
  • Use electronic systems (e.g., Matrix) to document care and services

Skills

• Empathy, patience, and compassion
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities
• Reliability and attention to detail
• Ability to support both academic and behavioral needs
• Comfort working in a dynamic, hands-on environment

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED and passing scores for the ParaPro Assessment Praxis test or Associate degree required
• Standard driver’s license – class C or class D
• One year of related experience

Pay

$21.00/hour with a $2,000 sign-on bonus (50% paid at 6 months and 50% paid at 12 months).

Schedule

Monday through Friday; 7:00am - 3:00pm.

Benefits

For Full-time Employees

• Health Insurance: Offered through Blue Cross Blue Shield, with generous company contribution.
• Enhanced Retirement Plan: 25% - 33% Employer match based on tenure.
• Student Loan Assistance: Consolidation, counseling, & limited employer contribution!
• Discounted Tuition: With College & University Partnerships!
• Tuition Assistance: Reimbursed or prepaid college coursework!
• Home Mortgage Initiative: Favorable down payment (3-5%), reduced closing costs co-paid by Seven Hills!
• Work-Life Balance
  • Generous Accrued Paid Vacation
  • Vacation Cash-Out Option
  • 3 Paid Personal Days
  • 11 Paid Holidays
  • Accrued Paid Sick Time

For Part-time Employees

• Accrued Paid Sick Time
• Enhanced Retirement Plan: 25% - 33% Employer match (Minimum of 20 worked hours per week)
• Student Loan Assistance: Consolidation and free debt counseling!
• Personal PTO - (Minimum 20 hour regular part-time schedule - does not apply to per diem)

Why Join Us?

At Seven Hills Foundation's CMS, you’re not just supporting students—you’re helping them build independence, confidence, and life skills that truly matter. Every day brings something new, whether it’s a breakthrough in the classroom, a successful community outing, or a moment of connection that makes it all worthwhile.