Substitute Paraprofessional

Substitute Paraprofessional

Cumberland School Department - Cumberland, Rhode Island

Job Description

Must have Teacher Assistant/Paraprofessional Certification. The Cumberland School Department is seeking personnel to work with our students. The job will involve the following duties/responsibilities:

• Assist in classroom duties under the supervision of the classroom teacher
• Assist and supervise students during lunch and recess
• Assist students in moving to different locations within the school building (ie: bathroom)
• Other duties as may be assigned by the classroom teacher, building administrator and/or the Superintendent of Schools

Willingness to attend Professional development to enhance skills in this area as needed, willingness to be Safety Care trained and able to work cooperatively as a member of a classroom team of professionals. Knowledge of and experience with behavioral and emotional supports preferred.

Please provide a complete application. Position Type: Full-time Job Categories: Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Cumberland Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, race, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, color or disability in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. (An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer)

Job Requirements

• Must have: Completion of a Teacher Assistant Pre-Employment Training Program approved by the RI Department of Education (RIDE). Those with an associates degree or bachelors degree AND who have completed coursework or other training consistent with the teacher assistant program standards. It is a district's decision whether coursework or other training is consistent with the teacher assistant program standards. AND Meet one (1) of the following requirements: Successfully pass the ParaPro Assessment. OR Complete at least 2 years of study at an institution of higher education OR Obtain an associates or higher degree.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Application Instructions

Thank you for your interest in a position with the Cumberland School Department. We are looking for professionals who: * Have a growth mindset and a desire to learn; * Have knowledge of their own personal strengths and weaknesses; * Have an ability to interact with others; * Can work independently and is a self starter. Application Requirements: 1. To be employed by the Cumberland School Department all candidates must have an updated state and national BCI check completed prior to employment. 2. Only completed application packets will be reviewed. 3. All completed application packets must contain three (3) current letters of recommendation. At least one letter of recommendation must be provided by a supervisor.

Contact Information

• Mindy Theroux, Human Resources Benefits Coordinator/Conf. Asst.
• 2602 Mendon Road
• Cumberland, Rhode Island 02864
• Phone: View phone number on click.appcast.io
• Fax: View phone number on click.appcast.io
• Email: View email address on click.appcast.io