0.4 Preschool Paraeducator
JobID: 12260 Position Type: Student Support Services/Pre school Para educator Date Posted: 3/10/2026 Location: Franklin Street Preschool Date Available: 03/23/2026 Closing Date: 3/14/2026 or Until Filled
Additional Information: POSITION: 0.4 Preschool Paraeducator LOCATION: Franklin Street Preschool STARTING: March 23, 2026 SALARY RANGE: Preschool, District Wide/Intensive Needs $18.94 - $26.27 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 Associates 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.
Preschool 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
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in admission to, access to, treatment in or employment in the services, programs and activities of the Nashua School District.