District Wide Special Education Paraeducator

Location: Fairgrounds Elementary School • Starting: 2026-2027 School Year

Pay

Pre-School, District Wide/Intensive Needs: $19.94 - $27.27 per hour. Placement is based on relative prior experience.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Title 1 Schools require Highly Qualified Status that includes either:
  • Associate’s Degree or equivalent two years of college,
  • Bachelor’s degree, or
  • Paraeducator II certification from the NH Department of Education.

Responsibilities

• Instructional Paraeducator (Title 1, Kindergarten, ELL, Special Education):
  • Under the direction of the classroom teacher, assist in implementing and reinforcing the instructional curriculum.
  • Help prepare and administer testing.
  • Provide input to teachers, guidance counselors, and school administration regarding student performance.
• Pre-School Paraeducator:
  • Assist with students in the classroom by planning and implementing developmentally appropriate curriculum for assigned age groups.
• Technical Paraeducator (Job Coach, Alternative Room, Science, Computer, Graphic Arts, Health Occupations):
  • Assist students in day-to-day operations of the assigned program by helping with assignments using provided materials and technology.
• District Wide Special Education Paraeducator:
  • Under the direction of the classroom teacher, assist with implementation of IEP goals and objectives pertaining to educational needs, social-emotional and behavioral development, and fine and gross motor skills to foster independence.
  • Assist with the physical and minimal health needs of 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.