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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📌 Educational Assistant - Special Education (Birches) (Ontario)
🏢 Salem School District
📍 Ontario