District Wide Special Education Paraeducator

JobID:

12330

Position Type:

Student Support Services/DW Special Education Paraeducator Date Posted:

4/6/2026

Location:

McCarthy Middle School Date Available:

2026-2027

SY Closing Date:

4/10/2026 or Until Filled

POSITION

District Wide Special Education Paraeducator

LOCATION

McCarthy Middle School

STARTING

2026-2027 School Year

SALARY RANGE

Preschool, 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, ELL 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 Occpation 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. This posting should not be construed to imply that these requirements are the exclusive list of job functions or expectations associated with this position.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

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