13 jobs found in Portsmouth, NH

Job Description Description: The Portsmouth School District is seeking a School Social Worker to serve students and families across all three elementary schools. This is a grant-funded position. The primary role of the School Social Worker is to identify and assist students, families, and school systems in overcoming social, emotional, behavioral, and environmental barriers that interfere with learning and school success. Services may include assessment, brief counseling, consultation, case management, family support, coordination of school and community resources, crisis intervention, and program development. The School Social Worker will establish and maintain strong relationships with students, families, school personnel, and community-based service providers. The position will have a particular focus on strengthening family supports and connecting families with appropriate community resources. The School Social Worker will provide direct brief counseling services on...

Job Description Cafeteria II Food Services Assistant/Cook Position Purpose The role and assignments of a Cafeteria II Food Services Assistant/Cook, Bookkeeper is to ensure quality nutrition and standards. Essential Performance Responsibilities Maintains high standards of control for quality food production and service. Must be comfortable using knives and kitchen equipment. Maintains an environment conducive to protecting the health and well-being of the students, through high levels of food safety and sanitation standards. Maintains quality standards for the presentation and service of food in a pleasant environment. Ensures compliance with school/district policies and procedures. Implements administrative policies for proper use and care of all equipment. Performs all duties and responsibilities in an ethical and professional manner. Communicates effectively with unit manager and other employees. Additional Duties Assumes other responsibilities as...

Job Description Cafeteria II Food Services Assistant/Cook/Bookkeeper Position Purpose The role and assignments of a Cafeteria II Food Services Assistant/Cook, Bookkeeper is to ensure quality nutrition and standards. Essential Performance Responsibilities Maintains high standards of control for quality food production and service. Must be comfortable using knives and kitchen equipment. Maintains an environment conducive to protecting the health and well-being of the students, through high levels of food safety and sanitation standards. Maintains quality standards for the presentation and service of food in a pleasant environment. Ensures compliance with school/district policies and procedures. Implements administrative policies for proper use and care of all equipment. Performs all duties and responsibilities in an ethical and professional manner. Communicates effectively with unit manager and other employees. Additional Duties Assumes other...

Job Description Position Overview The Educational ASL Interpreter is responsible for providing high-quality American Sign Language interpreting services to students who are deaf or hard of hearing within the inclusive school environment. This role facilitates communication between students, staff, and peers to ensure equal access to all academic instruction, social interactions, and school-related activities. Primary Responsibilities Interpreting Services: Provide sign-to-voice and voice-to-sign interpreting for students in classrooms, assemblies, field trips, and meetings. Academic Support: Interpret complex academic vocabulary and concepts accurately, preparing for specialized subjects in advance to ensure the student receives the full curriculum. Collaboration: Participate as an active member of the IEP team to discuss the student's communication plan and access needs. Professional Conduct: Adhere to the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID) Code of...

Job Description The Portsmouth School Department offers numerous internship opportunities to give your education career the best start! College students can apply for internships across the district in areas as diverse as: Elementary Teaching Secondary Teaching Nursing School Psychologist School Social Worker PSD is dedicated to contributing excellence to future educators by offering quality internship experiences annually. Internship is considered to be the single most important experience in a teacher preparation program. By working together, we hope to nurture the professional growth of education career seeking interns, support the continued professional development of cooperating faculty, provide for quality learning experiences for the children in our school, and strengthen our partnerships with higher education institutions. All arrangements to accept interns begin by completing this application. In order to meet the needs of internship applicants, please be...

Job Description Cafeteria II Food Services Assistant/Cook/Bookkeeper Position Purpose The role and assignments of a Cafeteria II Food Services Assistant/Cook, Bookkeeper is to ensure quality nutrition and standards. Essential Performance Responsibilities Maintains high standards of control for quality food production and service. Must be comfortable using knives and kitchen equipment. Maintains an environment conducive to protecting the health and well-being of the students, through high levels of food safety and sanitation standards. Maintains quality standards for the presentation and service of food in a pleasant environment. Ensures compliance with school/district policies and procedures. Implements administrative policies for proper use and care of all equipment. Performs all duties and responsibilities in an ethical and professional manner. Communicates effectively with unit manager and other employees. Additional Duties Assumes other...

Job Description Library Assistant Paraeducator Position Purpose The primary role of the Library Assistant Paraeducator is to support the library media program by managing the daily operations of the library media center while fostering a welcoming, organized, and engaging learning environment that promotes literacy, inquiry, and student success. Working collaboratively with the library media specialist, classroom teachers, and other staff, this position provides library services, instructional support, technology assistance, and promotes a culture of reading and lifelong learning. Although this position is assigned to the library media center, the assignments of a paraeducator are not defined by a particular setting or program, but rather by students' needs as determined by the multidisciplinary team. While every attempt will be made to maintain assignments throughout the school year, it may be necessary to change a paraeducator's assignment (e.g., classroom support or...

Job Description Title I Math Tutor This position will work closely with the building math specialist to do small group intervention and classroom push in to support the needs of students below the grade level benchmark in mathematics. This certified tutor will plan and facilitate instruction under the supervision of the math specialist

Job Description This position will work closely with the building math specialist to do small group intervention and classroom push in to support the needs of students below the grade level benchmark in mathematics. This certified tutor will plan and facilitate instruction under the supervision of the math specialist.

Job Description Elementary Special Education Coordinator and Teacher Position Purpose Provide direction, guidance and supervision of special education caseloads for Little Harbour School through coordination with Director of Pupil Supports and Services within the district Under the general supervision of the School Principal, maximize the learning experience of students with special needs, in academics, interpersonal skills and activities of daily living by implementing district approved curriculum; documenting teaching and student progress/activities, outcomes; addressing students' specific needs; providing a safe and optimal learning environment for students Essential Functions 1. Supervise the special education caseloads for Little Harbour School 2. Chair student referral team, assume an LEA representative role at IEP meetings as assigned, function as a certified special educator on evaluation and IEP teams, as needed 3. Provide guidance around consistent team...

Job Description Special Education Teacher Position Purpose Working in collaboration with a BCBA to support learners in a hybrid classroom environment Under the general supervision of the School Principal, to maximize the learning experience of students with special needs, in academics, interpersonal skills and activities of daily living by implementing district approved curriculum; documenting teaching and student progress/activities, outcomes; addressing students' specific needs; providing a safe and optimal learning environment. Essential Functions Conducts assessments, testing and diagnostic examinations of students for the purpose of identifying learning issues, and recommending courses of action or corrective procedures to overcome issues and maximize learning. Participates in PPT's and assists in developing Individual Educational Plans ("IEP") for students. Assists students and teaching staff in implementing students' IEP's and behavior management...

Job Description A dministrative Assistant / Receptionist -- Central Office Position Description: This position serves as the Administrative Assistant and primary Receptionist for the Central Office of the Portsmouth School Department. The core function of this role is to provide dedicated administrative support to the Assistant Superintendent and the Business Administrator while serving as the primary point of contact and hospitality lead for all visitors to the Central Office. Reporting Relationship Reports directly to the Assistant Superintendent. Duties and Responsibilities Reception & Office Hospitality Initial Point of Contact: Serves as the first point of contact for all visitors to the Central Office; greets, screens, and directs guests to the appropriate personnel or department. Communications Management: Screens incoming phone calls and messages, redirects inquiries, and handles sales solicitations. Mail & Deliveries: Receives, sorts, and...

Job Description Elementary Paraeducator- Little Harbour Position Purpose The role and assignments of a paraeducator are not defined by a particular student, setting or program, but rather by students' needs as determined by the multi-disciplinary team. While every attempt will be made to keep the assignments over the course of the school year, it may be necessary to change a paraeducator's original job assignment to another to meet the varying needs of the students in the district. Essential Performance Responsibilities The paraprofessional primarily works in classrooms, libraries and computer labs assisting the teacher in reinforcement and enhancement of lessons. Paraeducators working with special education students are expected to be knowledgeable of each student's Individual Educational Plan (IEP). Paraeducators are expected to attend all training sessions offered by the Portsmouth School Department that are specifically designed for them during the scheduled...