Paraeducator

Manchester School District•Manchester, NH

1d•$18 - $18

About The Position

Para-Educators are assigned throughout the Manchester School District, from preschool to high school levels, including pre-vocational and vocational levels. The majority of assignments include assisting students with disabilities and assisting in self-care of students. Some Para-Educators are assigned to work in vocational settings. The nature of the work requires that the employee establish and maintain effective working relationships with students and other employees.

Requirements

Para-Educator I: Minimum of a high school diploma.
Para-Educator II: Completion of two years of study (48 credits) at an institution of higher education or Associates Degree or higher or Paraeducator II certification from the NH DOE.
Experience with children and adolescents in an educational setting.
Must have ability to instruct students in mathematics, reading, science, social studies, art, and/or related subjects.

Responsibilities

Assists school teachers, program coordinators, and specialists in completing instructional and clerical duties and assignments involving students with mental, emotional, or multiple handicaps.
Performs technical and/or service requirements requiring limited supervision.
Performs instructional assignments with minimum supervision in comprehension and reinforcement skills, emotional, physical, developmental, language, reading, math, and related skills.
Assists in preparing and developing basic teaching materials, instructional aids, and other support materials.
Assists students individually or in groups with lesson assignments.
Assists students to and from transportation sources and during recess, playground, lunch, and other school periods.