District Wide Special Education Paraeducator

About the role

Location: Pennichuck Middle School. Start date: ASAP.

Responsibilities

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

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• For Title 1 schools: Highly Qualified Status required – either an Associate’s Degree or equivalent two years of college, a Bachelor’s degree, or Paraeducator II certification from the NH Department of Education.

Pay

Salary range: $19.94 – $27.27 per hour (Pre‑School, District Wide/Intensive Needs). Placement is based on relative prior experience.