Direct Support Professional I - Paraeducator
Pay: $20.00/hour
sign-on-bonus: $2,000 (50% paid at 6 months and 50% paid at 12 months)
Schedule: Monday - Friday 7:00am - 3:00pm
Looking to start (or grow) a meaningful career where you can make a real difference every single day? Join Seven Hills Foundation's Crotched Mountain School as a Direct Support Professional I – Paraeducator and help students build skills, confidence, and independence in a supportive, hands-on learning environment.
As a DSP I – Paraeducator, you’ll provide essential, hands-on support to students with a wide range of abilities. Working alongside teachers and specialists, you’ll help implement individualized education and behavior plans, assist with daily activities, and create a safe, inclusive environment where students can succeed.
This is a great entry point into education, human services, or behavioral health—no cape required, but it wouldn’t hurt.
Benefits for Full-time employees:
Health Insurance: Offered through Blue Cross Blue Shield, with generous company contribution.
Enhanced Retirement Plan: 25% - 33% Employer match based on tenure.
Student Loan Assistance: Consolidation, counseling, & limited employer contribution!
Discounted Tuition with College & University Partnerships!
Tuition Assistance: Reimbursed or prepaid college coursework!
Home Mortgage Initiative: Favorable down payment (3-5%), reduced closing costs co-paid by Seven Hills!
Work-Life Balance:
Benefits for Part-time Employees:
Accrued Paid Sick Time
Enhanced Retirement Plan: 25% - 33% Employer match (Minimum of 20 worked hours per week)
Student Loan Assistance: Consolidation and free debt counseling!
Personal PTO - (Minimum 20-hour regular part-time schedule - does not apply to per diem)
Assist teachers in implementing Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) and behavior plans
Support students one-on-one or in small groups to reinforce learning
Help adapt instructional strategies to meet individual student needs
Collect and track student progress data under staff direction
Support students throughout the school day (classroom, lunch, recess, transitions, arrival/dismissal)
Assist with social skill development and peer interaction
Accompany students in all activities, including school events and programming
Help facilitate socialization and inclusion
Maintain a consistent, structured, and safe classroom environment
Support school-wide safety goals and behavioral expectations
Respond to student needs using appropriate crisis intervention techniques
Work closely with teachers, behavior specialists, and the multidisciplinary team
Participate in trainings, meetings, and professional development
Follow guidance from supervisors and education leaders
Take on additional duties as needed to support student success
Patience, empathy, and a positive attitude
Strong communication and teamwork skills
Ability to stay calm and responsive in challenging situations
Interest in working with students with autism and diverse learning needs
Willingness to learn and grow in a supportive environment
Crotched Mountain School (CMS) provides innovative special education, vocational, and therapeutic programming for students ages 5–21 on the autism spectrum and/or with complex disabilities.
Licensed by the New Hampshire Department of Education and the Certification for Child Care Licensing Unit, CMS delivers highly individualized instruction in a safe, structured, and engaging environment.
Students can also participate in residential and experiential programming through Crotched Mountain Village, featuring vocational training, recreation, community outings, and life skills development—all on a scenic campus designed for growth and exploration.
High school diploma/GED/HiSET required
Standard driver’s license – class C or class D
1 – 3 years of related experience
