Special Education Paraeducator

About the Employer

Job Title (for context): District Wide Special Education Paraeducator

Job Description

Position: District Wide Special Education Paraeducator
Location: Amherst Street Elementary School
Starting: 2026-2027 School Year
Salary Range: Pre-school, 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, EL, 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.

Application Procedure

Interested applicants should apply on our website at www.nashua.edu

Equal Employment Opportunity

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.