Extended School Year (Summer) Special Education Assistants

Position Type:

Support Staff/Special Education Assistant

Date Posted:

4/24/2026

Location:

Salem Preschool at Haigh School

Date Available:

07/07/2026

Closing Date:

Internal Closing 04/30/26

TITLE:

ESY Special Educational Assistant

QUALIFICATIONS

High school graduate Preferably college experience Experience working with children Must be able to lift 30 pounds

REPORTS TO

Teacher(s) assigned

CONFERS WITH

Teacher(s), Specialists, and Building Coordinator(s)

JOB GOAL

To implement instructional activities and programs as directed.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

Work with students individually, in small groups, or in large groups as necessary and as prescribed by the immediate supervisor.

Special Education Assistants:

Work with students with identified special needs, or who require additional educational assistance as defined in an individual education plan (IEP). Assistants provide support in the appropriate educational setting. Demonstrate a continuous sensitivity to the needs of children to whom they are assigned. Carry out instructional or developmental activities suggested by the teacher, specialist, or others designated by the building administrator. Maintain competency and skills through a variety of available offerings. Educational Assistants may be responsible for personal care needs of student(s) Other responsibilities as assigned by supervisor. 2026-2027

HOURLY SALARY:

$19.56 plus $1.00 for a certification from the NH Department of Education as a paraeducator II or as a teacher. An Educational Assistant who is currently certified as a Registered Behavioral Technician (RBT) will receive a $3.00 per hour differential.

HOUR/DAY

3 hours per session (9:00-12:00)

ESY SESSIONS

15 ESY Sessions from 7/7/26-8/6/26