What are the responsibilities and job description for the Special Education Paraeducator position at Mt. Lebanon School?
Job Overview:
Mount Lebanon School is seeking a full time Special Education Paraeducator with the ability to build relationships with students and to work as a collaborative member of a professional learning multi-disciplinary team, and other duties as outlined in the LSS Professional Agreement. This vacancy is for the 2026-2027 school year and beyond.
The regular work schedule is 7 hours a day, Monday-Friday with a 30-minute duty-free lunch. Paraeducators perform a duty (morning or afternoon) and cover recess for the classroom.
Paraeducator I & II Certification preferred but not required.
General Job Goals:
- To assist the staff/related service providers in achieving instructional objectives.
- To facilitate the participation of all students in the general curriculum and to develop their abilities to function independently.
- To assist collaborating teacher(s) in facilitating the personal, social, and intellectual growth of student(s).
- Participation in professional learning opportunities.
- Flexibility in working in a variety of school settings and possible travel to alternative locations as necessary.
Benefits:
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Paraeducator to Teacher Pathway Program
- Flex Spending/Dependent Care Account
- State of NH Pension Plan
- 403(b)
- Paid Time Off (Sick / Personal Days / Paid Holidays)
Pay:
- Based on LSS Collective Bargaining Agreement salary schedule.
Physical Demands:
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to have good physical agility which requires the following-bending, sitting, standing, walking, kneeling, standing for long periods of time, lift up to 20 pounds, good dexterity, ability to reach, depth perception, color/peripheral/close vision ability to adjust focus.