Special Education Paraprofessional

Smithfield Public Schools Pleasant View Elementary - Smithfield, Rhode Island Open in Google Maps Starting Date: Aug 24, 2026 Job Description Permanent Special Education Paraprofessional position available with Smithfield Public Schools beginning with the 2026-2027 School Year.

QUALIFICATIONS

Appropriate certification required

REPORTS TO

Director of Special Education

REPRESENTATION STATUS

SATACE Contract

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. Must be trained or willing to be trained in Safety Care Training. Ability to collect student data. Ability to implement behavior intervention plans. Special Education Paraprofessional Smithfield Public Schools Pleasant View Elementary - Smithfield, Rhode Island Open in Google Maps This job is also posted in Rhode Island State DOE Consortium Job Board Job Details Job ID: 5575007 Application Deadline: Posted until filled Re-Posted: Jun 03, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC) Position Type: Full-time Job Categories: Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA Starting Date: Aug 24, 2026 Welcome to Pleasant View Elementary Pleasant View Elementary School has grades kindergarten through grade five in Smithfield, Rhode Island. Our faculty, staff, and administrator strive to create a joyful environment where students have unlimited opportunities for growth. The Pleasant View Elementary family, including all school stakeholders, embrace the importance of educating the whole child. We realize that our students’ academic and social emotional well-being are paramount to their holistic development. Kindness is the cornerstone of character building for each of our children. As respected writer, lecturer, and broadcaster, Dennis Prager, tells us: “Goodness is about character- honesty, kindness, generosity, moral courage, and the like. More than anything else, it is about how we treat other people.” Pleasant View Elementary aligns itself with our district mission: Our Promise: Every student will be prepared for continued learning, career, and life. It is our responsibility to inspire children to be engaged, curious, problem-solvers whose empathy fosters their continued investment in learning about their world. Believing that our students’ education will be enriched by partnerships, we embrace the involvement of our families and community members, such as our police and fire departments; their contributions to initiatives such as Red Ribbon Week and Walking School Bus, have underscored our belief that we are all a community of learners.We believe that every challenge can lead to opportunities and strive to ensure consistency and stability for students. We recognize our important role in the continuum of their education. Our goal is to meet every student where they are, providing the instruction and support that will enhance their growth, and our school community as a whole. Job Requirements Citizenship, residency or work visa required Contact Information Please do NOT contact this employer regarding job postings that have closed. #J-18808-Ljbffr Smithfield Police Department