Paraprofessional

Job Description

Job Description

Title :Paraprofessional

Location-108 High Street Woonsocket, RI 02895

Title- Paraprofessional

Pay - $20 per hour

We need about 5 for the high school, and the hours are 8- 2:15 M-F

We need 3 at the middle school level, and the hours are 7:05 - 2:00 M-F

We need 12 at the elementary level, and the hours are 8-30 - 3:00 or 9:15- 3:30 both are M-F.

Position Summary

The Paraprofessional provides instructional and other direct services to students under the supervision and direction of a certified classroom teacher or other certified professional staff. The role supports student learning, behavior, and safety in general education and special education settings, including one on one and small group support for students with IEPs.

Key Responsibilities

Instructional support

• Reinforce lessons planned and delivered by the certified teacher, working with individual students or small groups
• Assist with instruction in reading, writing, and mathematics
• Adapt and present materials to meet the needs of diverse learners, including students with disabilities and multilingual learners
• Assist with classroom technology and computer lab, library, or media center activities
• Collect and record student performance and behavior data for the teacher's review
• Assist with preparation of instructional materials and classroom setup

Behavior and learning environment

• Reinforce classroom rules and school wide behavioral expectations
• Implement positive behavioral supports and de-escalation strategies as directed
• Model appropriate social behavior and help students build social skills and self motivation
• Support students during transitions, arrival and dismissal, lunch, recess, and specials

Health, safety, and personal care

• Follow universal health precautions and district health and safety procedures
• Provide personal care assistance (toileting, feeding, mobility, hygiene) where an IEP requires it
• Use proper lifting and transfer techniques for students with physical needs
• Recognize and report suspected abuse or neglect in accordance with Rhode Island law
• Maintain a clean, orderly, and safe learning space

Professionalism

• Maintain reliable, punctual attendance for the full assigned schedule
• Protect student confidentiality and follow FERPA and district policy
• Communicate professionally with teachers, administrators, families, and support agencies
• Understand the boundary between the paraprofessional role and the certified teacher role
• Attend required trainings, staff meetings, and orientation days

Minimum Qualifications

1. Be of good character
2. High school diploma or GED
3. Meet one of the following:
4. • Pass the ParaPathways Assessment (cut scores: 332 Reading/Writing, 334 Math)
   • Two or more years of completed college coursework
   • Associate's degree or higher