26/27SY Paraeducator Self Contained

The Manchester School District offers a full benefits package to all eligible employees including:

Anthem Medical insurance

Anthem Vision insurance

Delta Dental insurance

Company funded HSA for select Anthem health plans

Flexible spending accounts

Retirement pension plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Gym Reimbursement

Company sponsored life insurance

403(b) tax sheltered annuity plan

Vision discounts

Medical incentive rewards

Employee assistance program

Many more.

Compensation: Para I: $18.04/hr, Para II: $18.57/hr

Position hours are: 8:30am - 3:00pm

Specific Core Function:
Para-Educators are assigned throughout the Manchester School District, from preschool to high school levels, including pre-vocational and vocational levels. The majority of assignments include assisting students with disabilities and assisting in self-care of students. Some Para-Educators are assigned to work in vocational settings. The nature of the work requires that the employee establish and maintain effective working relationships with students and other employees.

Minimum Qualifications and Requirements:

Para-Educator I: Minimum of a high school diploma.

Para-Educator II: Completion of two years of study (48 credits) at an institution of higher education or Associates Degree or higher or Paraeducator II certification from the NH DOE.

Experience with children and adolescents in an educational setting.

Must have ability to instruct students in mathematics, reading, science, social studies, art, and/or related subjects.

Responsibilities of the Position (Typical Tasks):

Under general supervision, assists school teachers, program coordinators, and specialists in completing instructional and clerical duties and assignments involving students with mental, emotional, or multiple handicaps.

Performs technical and/or service requirements requiring limited supervision.

Performs instructional assignments with minimum supervision in comprehension and reinforcement skills, emotional, physical, developmental, language, reading, math, and related skills.

Assists in preparing and developing basic teaching materials, instructional aids, and other support materials.

Assists students individually or in groups with lesson assignments.

Assists students to and from transportation sources and during recess, playground, lunch, and other school periods.

Specified Length/Hours of Position:
This is an affiliated (AFSCME) position under the Para-Educators negotiated contract, following the school calendar, with 6-8 hours per day, 30-40 hours per week.

Application Procedure:

The Manchester School District uses this Applicant Tracking on-line application platform, please visit our site: https://mansd.schoolspring.com/ The Manchester School District's website is www.mansd.org