POSITION: District Wide Special Education Paraeducator
LOCATION: McCarthy Middle 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, 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 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.
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.
The Nashua, New Hampshire School District is located in the most southern region of the state, just north of Boston and yet within easy access to the majestic White Mountains and New England’s scenic seacoast. Nashua is a city of 88,000 residents with much to offer. Most notably, the City has a long tradition of supporting public education, both with resources and volunteers.
Nashua is a closely knit community and offers a wonderful quality of life to its residents. Nashua features a vibrant downtown known for its family-owned businesses and shops and award-winning restaurants. For these reasons, and our high-quality public school district, Money magazine named Nashua twice (1987 and 1997) as one of the best places to live and raise a family.
Consistently expressed as strengths of the Nashua School District are a strong professional development program, two comprehensive high schools, progressive and innovative culture, parent and community volunteerism, wide-array of program offerings, and highly dedicated staff.
The Nashua School District provides instruction for each student based on high quality local, state, and national standards, and is delivered through exemplary teaching practices that are supported by a process of continuous review and improvement.
