Direct Support Professional I - Paraeducator
About The Position
Direct Support Professional I - Paraeducator Paraeducator — Do Work That Truly Matters If you’re looking for a role where you can make a real, human impact every single day, becoming a Paraeducator at Crotched Mountain School could be your place to shine. You will support students (up to age 22) with significant neurodevelopmental and intellectual disabilities as they build communication, independence, and confidence. Some students are non-speaking. Many rely on caring, consistent adults to help them navigate their world—and that’s where you come in. About Crotched Mountain School… Nestled in the beautiful Monadnock region of New Hampshire, Crotched Mountain School offers a therapeutic and adventure-based environment for learners. Our expansive campus features hiking trails, lakes, an Olympic-sized pool, a media center, a bowling alley, and a panoramic library — all designed to help students grow socially, academically, and emotionally. Over the past three years, Seven Hills has been revitalizing this historic program: expanding services, welcoming new students, and building a passionate team of clinicians, educators, and caregivers who make extraordinary things possible for youth with neurodevelopmental disabilities.
Requirements
- High School Diploma, GED, or HiSET required
- Valid driver’s license (Class C or D)
Nice To Haves
- Experience working with individuals with autism is a plus
Responsibilities
- Assist teachers in implementing Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) and behavior plans
- Support students one-on-one or in small groups to reinforce learning
- Help adapt instructional strategies to meet individual student needs
- Collect and track student progress data under staff direction
- Support students throughout the school day (classroom, lunch, recess, transitions, arrival/dismissal)
- Assist with social skill development and peer interaction
- Accompany students in all activities, including school events and programming
- Help facilitate socialization and inclusion
- Maintain a consistent, structured, and safe classroom environment
- Support school-wide safety goals and behavioral expectations
- Respond to student needs using appropriate crisis intervention techniques
- Work closely with teachers, behavior specialists, and the multidisciplinary team
- Participate in trainings, meetings, and professional development
- Follow guidance from supervisors and education leaders
- Take on additional duties as needed to support student success
Benefits
- $2,000 sign-on bonus
- Health, dental, and vision insurance with Blue Cross Blue Shield
- 403(b) retirement plan with company match of 25-33% based on years of service
- Accrued paid sick and personal days
- Paid orientation and training
- Student loan assistance & paid education (tuition, certifications, licensure, etc.)
- PSLF-eligible nonprofit employer
- EAP, FSA/HSA, life insurance, parental leave, home mortgage program, professional development assistance, referral program, legal insurance, pet insurance, and more
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
