Literacy Assistant

Job Title:Literacy Assistant Location: District- Anticipated Location: Dunns Corners Elementary Class Title: Regular - Non Exempt Effective Date: 09/01/2026 Salary Range: $23.46 Hours per week: Full Time


Job Summary: This position provides assistance to classroom teachers with literacy interventions and differentiation to students identified as having gaps in the area of reading/ literacy.


Responsibilities:

• Employ positive reinforcement techniques.
• Implement interventions to students.
• Motivate student learners.
• Collaborate with classroom teachers, elementary reading teachers, and elementary curriculum leaders.
• Committed to collaboration with teachers and communicating.
• Establish/maintain frequent communications with parents/guardians.
• Proficiency in computer/technology skills.
• Willing and able to become a member of a collegial learning community.
• Perform related work as required.

• Experience:
  
  
  • Knowledgeable and skilled in providing differentiated learning strategies in the areas of literacy content and assessments.
  • Knowledge of elementary foundations in literacy.
• Education:
  
  
  • High School diploma or equivalent is required.
  • A Bachelor's Degree from a recognized and accredited college or university preferred; Associate's Degree with paraprofessional training is acceptable.
• Certification & Licensing:
  
  
  • Must meet the current RI Department of Education requirements and or certifications.
• Physical Requirements:
  
  
  • Walk, climb stairs, bend and lift up to 45lbs.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States
• Must provide a current national background check without disqualifying results at time of hire.