Educational Assistant - Special Education (Birches) JobID: 5683

- Position Type: Support Staff/ Special Education Assistant
- Date Posted: 7/31/2026
- Location: Out-of-District
- Date Available: 08/28/2026
- Closing Date: Internal Closing 08/04/26

TITLE: Educational Assistant

Classroom, Special Education, Inclusionary

QUALIFICATIONS:

- High school graduate
- Preferably college experience
- Experience working with childrenli>
- Must be able to lift 30 pounds

REPORTS TO: Teacher(s) assigned

CONFERS WITH: Teacher(s), Specialists, and Building Administrator

JOB 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).

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