District Wide Special Education Paraeducator

District Wide Special Education Para educator

Job

Location:

Charlotte Avenue Elementary School

Start Date:

January 20, 2026

Salary Range:
Pre‑School, District Wide/Intensive Needs $18.94 - $26.27 (placement based on relative prior experience)

Student Support Services / DW Special Education Para educator

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Title 1 Schools require Highly Qualified Status:
  • Associate’s Degree or equivalent two years of college
  • Bachelor’s degree
  • Para educator II certification from the NH Dept of Education

• Instructional Para educator
  :
  Under the direction of the classroom teacher, the Para educator assists in the implementation and reinforcement of the instructional curriculum, helps prepare and administer testing, and provides input to teachers, guidance counselors, and school administration regarding student performance. Title 1, Kindergarten, ELL and special education instructional para educators fall under this category.
• Pre‑School Para educator
  :
  Assists with students in the classroom by planning and implementing developmentally appropriate curriculum for assigned age groups.
• Technical Para educator
  :
  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 para educators are technical paras.
• District‑Wide Special Education Para educator
  :
  Under the direction of the classroom teacher, the Para educator assists with implementation of IEP goals and objectives pertaining to educational needs, social‑emotional, behavioral development, fine and gross motor skills to foster independence. Assists 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.

Interested applicants should apply on our website hua.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.

Postings current as of 2/19/2026 11:04:16 PM CST.