Spaulding Academy & Family Services provides a place of healing and growth, with a focus on the whole child. Our approach is student centered and trauma informed with a special emphasis on social and emotional learning through programs such as Choose Love. Our newly expanded school provides small classrooms, with 8 to 10 students and a variety of ages in a non-traditional learning environment. We provide a professional learning community, collaborative and open, with specific emphasis on staff development and growth in an environment focused on the value of each individual’s strengths, skills and experiences.

Our Academic team has Paraeducator opportunities available in our year-round program. Our students range from ages 4 to 21. We provide manager support, peer support, as well as wrap around services such as OT, PT and SLP’s. Each person is engaged in contributing toward our goal of providing a strong foundation to support our students, who face a variety of challenges, to achieve the most successful outcomes. We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package, as well as a Monday through Friday (7am to 3pm) schedule. Per Diem opportunities are available as well.

Requirements for the Paraeducator role includes:

• High school diploma or equivalent with at least 2 years of direct experience as a Paraeducator l, or two years of college for a Paraeducator 2
• NH Paraeducator certification is preferred, but we will assist you in achieving the certification within 3 months of employment
• Special education experience is not required, but is very beneficial
• Applicants must be 21 years of age

Knowledge and skills:

• Must have the ability and desire to teach special education students using learning activities and experiences designed to help them fulfill their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical, and social growth
• Ability to teach multi-age, multi-grade, multi-subject.
• Must be creative, participative and have excellent communication and customer service skills

Our Paraeducators are an integral part of the professional academic team, contributing daily to the successful outcomes of our students. Along with other members of the Academic team, you will be a part of providing a fun, organized, environment in the classroom. Our staff enjoys an active, participative, and mobile day in our busy and very rewarding setting.

Staff wellness is supported through a robust benefits package, including floating holidays and paid time off, a free coffee bar and free meals daily in our dining hall, a focus on an inclusive, supportive, and positive environment, and beautiful walking trails to enjoy on our spectacular campus.

To apply, please submit a resume to jobs@ spauldingservices.org. We invite you to visit our website at www.spauldingservices.org to learn more about how we support exceptional children and families toward a successful future.

We are fully committed to maintaining a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age or veteran status.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

School type:

• Private school
• Special education school

Application Question(s):

• Do you currently live in New Hampshire? If not, when do you plan to move?
• We have an employee referral program, have you been referred by a Spaulding staff member?

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Paraeducator: 1 year (Preferred)
• Special Education: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Paraeducator Certification (Preferred)

Work Location: In person