Educational Assistant - Special Education

TITLE: Educational Assistant

Classroom, Special Education, Inclusionary

Qualifications

• High school graduate
• Preferably college experience
• Experience working with children
• Must be able to lift 30 pounds
  
  

REPORTS TO:Teacher(s) assignedCONFERS WITH:Teacher(s), Specialists, and Building AdministratorJOB GOAL:To implement instructional activities and programs as directed

Performance Responsibilities

• Work with students individually, in small groups, or in large groups as necessary and as prescribed by the immediate supervisor.
• Classroom and Support Assistants: Usually work with students in the general school population.
• Special Education Assistants: Usually work with students with identified special needs, or who require additional educational assistance as defined in an individual education plan (IEP). Assistants provide support in the appropriate educational setting.
• Demonstrate a continuous sensitivity to the needs of children to whom they are assigned.
• Carry out instructional or developmental activities suggested by the teacher, specialist, or others designated by the building administrator.
• Maintain competency and skills through a variety of available offerings.
• Educational Assistants may be responsible for personal care needs of student(s)
• Educational Assistants may be expected to obtain and maintain CPI (Non Violent Crisis Prevention Intervention) certification.
• Other responsibilities as assigned by supervisor.
  

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: To be established by the school board by August 10th.

2026-2027 HOURLY SALARY: $19.56 plus $1.00 for a certification from the NH Department of Education as a paraeducator II or as a teacher. An Educational Assistant who is certified as a Registered Behavioral Technician (RBT) will receive a $3.00 per hour differential.

HOURS/DAY: 6.5

SCHOOL YEAR: 183 days/year

EVALUATION: Performance to be evaluated no less than annually by the building administrator and immediate supervisor(s).