What are the responsibilities and job description for the Elementary Special Education Paraprofessional position at School Administrative Unit 6?
The Claremont School District is located in the beautiful and picturesque Upper Valley Area of New Hampshire. The Claremont School District is approximately 35 minutes from Mount Sunapee Ski Resort and 30 minutes from all of the concerts and athletic events at Dartmouth College in Hanover. The Connecticut River flows nearby making kayaking and canoeing very convenient after work and on the weekends. Hiking trails are plentiful. Many would say it is a great location to raise a family, renew your sense of wonder and be part of a vibrant community supporting its schools. To learn more about Maple Avenue Elementary visit:
Title: Special Education Paraprofessional
Terms of Employment: Full-Time, School Year
Employment class: Nonexempt
Qualifications: a minimum of a high school diploma and successful passage of the PARA II test or an associates degree or higher. Prior experience with assisting children and teachers in an educational environment is preferred.
Job Goals: The paraprofessional helps the assigned professional staff member(s) with various tasks ranging from completing classroom clerical items, working with students individually, in small groups, in large group; implementing programs under the supervision of a certified staff member such as a library media program, and/or completing assigned duties. The paraprofessional helps the professional staff member(s) maintain classroom/program goals and objectives which support those set by the State and Local Boards of Education.
Reports to: Building Principal
Benefits:
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- District paid basic life insurance
- 403b
- Sick time
- Personal time
- Paid holidays
See attached job description
The Claremont School District (SAU #6) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, creed, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.
In accordance with NH RSA 189:13-a, any offer of employment is conditional upon the successful completion of a comprehensive criminal background check and fingerprinting through the New Hampshire Department of Safety and the FBI.
In accordance with the ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act), the District provides reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants and employees with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, please contact the Human Resources Department.