Student Support Classroom Paraprofessional

Position Type:

Student Support Services/Paraprofessional

Date Posted:

3/20/2026

Location:

Amherst Middle School

Date Available:

FY27

Student Support/Classroom Paraprofessional

Job Description:

Amherst Middle School is seeking a paraprofessional to provide full-time support services to students in our school. An ideal candidate will be able to provide instructional support, manage student behaviors, collect accurate data, collaborate with colleagues, accept feedback, communicate clearly in writing and in conversation, maintain confidentiality and professionalism, and have a willingness to learn. This is a school-year position, and the daily hours are approximately 8:00 - 3:45 each day.

Requirements:

1. Have a belief that all individuals can learn and deserve every opportunity to be involved in their community school.

2. Must be able to work with students one-on-one and in groups.

3. Must be able to collaborate with colleagues, listen to feedback, and make changes to your approach to students/situations as directed.

4. High School Diploma required; College degree and/or paraprofessional certification preferred.

5. Have excellent communication skills, be well-organized, reliable, independent, and willingness to collaborative with students, parents, colleagues, and the community.

All inquiries should be directed to:

Kristen Gauthier, Principal

Amherst Middle School

14 Cross Road

Amherst, NH 03031

E-mail:

Additional information about our district, school, and community, as well as this position, is available by visiting the School Administrative Unit 39 (SAU 39) web site: We welcome your inquiry.

The Amherst School District does not discriminate in its education programs, activities or employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, pregnancy, language, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, genetics or veteran, marital or citizenship status. This policy is in accordance with state and federal laws, including Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, the Equal Pay Act, the Genetics Information Nondiscrimination Act, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Sections 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and RSA 354-A.