Educational Assistant - Kindergarten Assistant

Position Type:
Support Staff/Instructional Assistant
Date Posted:
7/31/2026
Location:
Soule Elementary School
Date Available:
08/28/2026
Closing Date:
Internal Closing 08/07/26
TITLE: Educational Assistant - Kindergarten Assistant
QUALIFICATIONS:

1. High school graduate
2. Preferably college experience
3. Experience working with children
4. 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:

1. Work with students individually, in small groups, or in large groups as necessary and as prescribed by the immediate supervisor.
   1. Classroom and Support Assistants: Usually work with students in the general school population.
   2. 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.
2. Demonstrate a continuous sensitivity to the needs of children to whom they are assigned.
3. Carry out instructional or developmental activities suggested by the teacher, specialist, or others designated by the building administrator.
4. Maintain competency and skills through a variety of available offerings.
5. Educational Assistants may be responsible for personal care needs of student(s)
6. Educational Assistants may be expected to obtain and maintain CPI (Non Violent Crisis Prevention Intervention) certification.
7. Other responsibilities as assigned by supervisor.

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