RLA PROGRAM DIRECTOR

Are you a School Leader who believes in alternative pathways and would like to make a decisive impact for students? Strafford Learning Center is seeking a Program Director for the Rochester Learning Academy. RLA is a middle/high school program for students with IEPs that need an alternative learning environment. RLA offers students small classes, innovative instructional methods, project-based learning, structure without rigidity and more.

The small, accepting setting has students saying, “I found a place where I feel like I belong”. RLA needs an administrator to supervise, organize, create and participate with passionate professionals who put the students’ needs first. Some administrative experience and coursework preferred. Certification as Principal or Special Education Administrator helpful. Knowledge of the special education process, budgeting, staff supervision and evaluation, building relationships with families, and establishing great relationships with staff through shared leadership, are ideal skill sets for the RLA Program Director.

Come join Strafford Learning Center’s well established, highly respected organization. We are a non-profit, private provider of NHED approved special education programs and services for over 50 years, serving districts and students throughout the southeastern NH area.

Please send letter of interest, resume and a list of 2-3 references to: SLC@slcnh.org

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mail to Strafford Learning Center- Attn: Helen Rist, 317 Main Street, Somersworth, NH 03878

SCHOOL NURSE - JOHN POWERS SCHOOL

Not your ordinary, but an extraordinary school nurse position! Be an integral member of the school team instead of being isolated in your office. Work with a dynamic group of professionals to meet the physical and mental health needs of children in grades 3-8 with behavioral and emotional disabilities. Make a real difference in the lives of students struggling to achieve and succeed. Connect with families and develop relationships that will enhance each student's school day and life. Come join our well-established and highly respected John Powers School.

Strafford Learning Center is a non-profit provider of special education programs and services for districts in the seacoast area for over 50 years.

Please send letter of interest, resume and a list of 2-3 references to: SLC@slcnh.org

or

mail to Strafford Learning Center- Attn: Helen Rist, 317 Main Street, Somersworth, NH 03878

ELEMENTARY TEACHER/SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER

Come join our dynamic team and embark on the best part of your career! John Powers Primary School serves students in grades K-3 and is located in Rochester. We service students in the region that need an alternative setting to meet their emotional and behavioral needs. Highly trained staff, on-site Program Director and support from the entire SLC Team make this an amazing place to work and grow as a professional. Come join our well established and highly respected organization!

Strafford Learning Center is a non-profit provider celebrating over 50 years of serving students and districts throughout the southeastern NH area.

Please send a cover letter, your resume, transcripts and 2-3 letters of reference to: slc@slcnh.org

or

mail to: Strafford Learning Center-Attn: Helen Rist, 317 Main Street, Somersworth, NH 03878

PART-TIME PRESCHOOL PARAPROFESSIONAL

Strafford Learning Center’s Preschool Education Program (PEP) is seeking someone who wants to make a difference for young children. Come join our dynamic team in this position that will be 4 mornings a week. Assist students with their unique needs and watch their enjoyment of preschool.

Students with and without disabilities learn and grow together in this supportive, collaborative environment. Competitive wages, comprehensive benefits, positive work culture and climate.

Send letter of interest, resume and a list of references to: SLC@slcnh.org

or

mail to Strafford Learning Center- Attn: Helen Rist, 317 Main Street, Somersworth, NH 03878

SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST

Transformative work environment, collaboration with a team of 9 SLPs, full benefits, 403b plans and more! Come see why everyone who works at SLC says it’s a healthy, welcoming and supportive workplace. Full time Speech-Language Pathologist needed immediately to add to our team. Salary based on experience. NH license required.

Please send a letter of interest, resume, letters of references to: SLC@slcnh.org 

or

mail to Strafford Learning Center- Attn: Helen Rist, 317 Main Street, Somersworth, NH 03878

BCBA

We are looking to add to our team for the start of the 2025/26 school year. Looking for a new environment or a change of scenery? Want to feel valued and work in a positive work culture? Come join our well established and highly respected organization! We are seeking someone with experience in developing behavioral interventions for students with ASD or emotional disabilities. We value the ability to work in a variety of settings and collaborate with school teams.

Strafford Learning Center is a non-profit provider celebrating 50 years of serving students and districts throughout the southeastern NH area. We offer a very competitive salary, comprehensive benefits which includes a high-quality health plan, 403(b), FSA, Flex benefit options, mileage and cell phone reimbursement.

Please send a cover letter, your resume, transcripts and 2-3 letters of reference to slc@slcnh.org

or

mail to: Strafford Learning Center-Attn: Helen Rist, 317 Main Street, Somersworth, NH 03878

Behavior Paraprofessional

Are you working towards BCBA certification? Do you need supervision hours? We are looking to add to our team for the start of the 2025/26 school year. Come join our well established and highly respected organization! We are seeking candidates that are working on their BCBA certification. We have BCBAs available to provide supervision. Experience in developing behavioral interventions for students with ASD or emotional disabilities would be helpful. We value the ability to work in a variety of settings and collaborate with school teams.

Strafford Learning Center is a non-profit provider celebrating 50 years of serving students and districts throughout the southeastern NH area. We offer a very competitive salary, comprehensive benefits which includes a high-quality health plan, 403(b), FSA, Flex benefit options, and mileage reimbursement.

Please send a cover letter, your resume, transcripts and 2-3 letters of reference to: slc@slcnh.org

or

mail to: Strafford Learning Center-Attn: Helen Rist, 317 Main Street, Somersworth, NH 03878

SPEECH PATHOLOGY - PROGRAM DIRECTOR

Are you seeking a new experience with some leadership responsibilities? Strafford Learning Center is seeking an experienced Speech-Language Pathologist to be our Speech Department’s Program Director. Strafford Learning Center is an educational collaborative that provides high quality services and special education programs for our twelve member districts and multiple non-member districts. We pride ourselves on offering our staff a positive, collaborative work environment where all have the support they need to be successful and thrive. This full-time position comprises three days to assist the SLP team and two days of direct services in district. Program Director’s tasks include working closely with the Executive and Assistant Executive Directors, supervision of staff, CFYs and SLPAs, scheduling SLP staff, problem solving with team members, determining service needs from districts, SLP ESY services coordination for districts, and other day to day problem solving. The ideal candidate will possess a high level of organizational and communication skills, the ability to make decisions on the spot, and a broad knowledge base of speech and language disorders.  Knowledge and understanding of NH special education law including Child Find is essential. Some experience leading and guiding others is helpful, but not required. Strafford Learning Center offers competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits that include a high quality health plan, a 430(b) with a 6% match, FSA, a SLC Flex benefit, and mileage and phone reimbursement.

Please send a letter of interest, resume, references and transcripts to: SLC@slcnh.org 

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mail to: Strafford Learning Center-Attn: Helen Rist, 317 Main Street, Somersworth, NH 03878 

School Psychologist

Join the Strafford Learning Center team and find the collegial, positive and collaborative environment you've been looking for. Our team of school psychologists are highly qualified and diverse in their areas of expertise. Part-time or full-time, we welcome you to our team.

Strafford Learning Center is a non-profit provider celebrating 50 years of serving students and districts throughout the southeastern NH area. We offer a very competitive salary, comprehensive benefits which includes a high-quality health plan, 403(b), FSA and Flex benefit options.

Please send letter of interest, resume and a list of 2-3 references to: SLC@slcnh.org

or

mail to Strafford Learning Center- Attn: Helen Rist, 317 Main Street, Somersworth, NH 03878

Full-Time JPS Paraprofessional

Come join this positive, collaborative program and feel the reward of helping students make positive changes in their lives. Strafford Learning Center, a private, non-profit collaborative that serves the seacoast school districts, is seeking a paraprofessional for the John Powers School. JPS serves students with emotional/behavioral disabilities and offers a therapeutic environment with an excellent academic program. The high student/staff ratio enables us to meet the students' needs every day. Full benefits available and many opportunities for growth.

Send letter of interest and resume to: SLC@slcnh.org

or

mail to Strafford Learning Center- Attn: Helen Rist, 317 Main Street, Somersworth, NH 03878

Full-TIme Paraprofessional

Come join this positive, collaborative program and feel the reward of helping students make positive changes in their lives. Strafford Learning Center, a private, non-profit collaborative that serves the seacoast school districts, is seeking a paraprofessional to service our member school districts. Excellent pay and full benefits are available and many opportunities for growth.

Send letter of interest and resume to: SLC@slcnh.org

or

mail to Strafford Learning Center- Attn: Helen Rist, 317 Main Street, Somersworth, NH 03878