Nashua School District Special Education Paraprofessional

Nashua School District Special Education Paraprofessional

Nashua, NH - Nashua School District, Hillsborough County

$25.00 / Hour

Permanent

ESS Special ED Para educator

Nashua School District

An ESS paraprofessional assists the classroom teacher to provide extra support to students with special needs, promoting maximum academic and personal growth. The substitute paraprofessional job responsibilities range from supplementing regular classroom curriculum to helping individual students.

Paraprofessionals are also known as school aides, teacher assistants, instructional aides, one-to-one aides, and personal care assistants.

• Provide instructional reinforcement for individual students or small groups of students
• Assist teacher with classroom management and general supervision of the class
• Assist with administrative duties such as setting up equipment and preparing materials
• Supervise students in the cafeteria, schoolyard, specials, hallways, on field trips, and/or during before and after school programs
• Attend to students' physical, personal, academic, and emotional needs
• Support students with special needs by following provisions specified in their IEPs/504 Plans
• Perform other duties as directed by the classroom teacher and school administration

• Previous experience working with students with autism, developmental disabilities, or behavioral challenges is require
• Strong communication skills to work effectively with students, teachers, and other school staff.
• Ability to remain calm, patient, and flexible in challenging situations.
• Passion for working with children and supporting their academic and behavioral development.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team in a collaborative school setting.
• Ability to assist with physical activities such as sitting on the floor, standing for extended periods, and lifting up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to respond to student behaviors in a safe and effective manner.
• High School Diploma or GED, Associate's Degree or an equivalent two years of college, Bachelor degree or Para educator II certification from the NH Dept of Education.
• Background Check

ESS is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status.

ESS continuously works to create an environment where all its employees - regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexuality, age or abilities - can work to the fullest of their potential in a fair and welcoming space. Believing that a diverse company is more innovative and successful, we have embraced diversity to ensure that we are empowered to make sure that “Every day counts” for our employees, the students, and the schools we serve nationwide.