District Wide Special Education Paraeducator

Location: McCarthy Middle 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:

• Under the direction of the classroom teacher, assist in the implementation and reinforcement of the instructional curriculum.
• Help 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:

• Assist with students in the classroom by planning and implementing developmentally appropriate curriculum for assigned age groups.

Technical Paraeducator:

• Assist 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, and Health Occupation Paraeducators are technical paras.

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 development,
  • 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 list is not exhaustive; other duties may be assigned.