Teacher Assistants: Lincoln Public Schools

Teacher Assistants: Lincoln Public Schools

Lincoln Public Schools is seeking full-time Teacher Assistants to join their team starting with the 2026-2027 school year (8/24/26). Function: Provide those supportive services necessary for assisting the classroom teacher in his/her task of providing quality instruction to students. Reports to: Teachers(s), Principal to whom he/she is assigned and Director of Student Services Responsibilities: Perform those tasks assigned by the classroom teacher or the building Principal. Work with small groups of students, and/or individual student as assigned reinforcing teacher planned and directed activities. Perform those aide services necessary to help the teacher in his/her instructional lessons. Examples of aide services include, but may not be limited to: physically assisting a student on/off of the toilet and or with personal hygiene; transfer student into and out of wheelchair, electric wheelchair, stroller or any other transfer as needed; set-up and monitor student(s) while eating breakfast and or lunch; assist student as needed during adaptive physical education class. Perform related duties as assigned. This is a 185-day position; Salary, benefits, and hours of work are in accord with the contract in force. $21.89/hour for the 26/27 school year Position Type: Full-time Salary: $21 to $21 Per Hour Job Categories: Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA Special Education > General Special Education Special Education > Mild/Moderate Disabilities Special Education > Multiple Disabilities Special Education > Special Education Assistant

Job Requirements

• Be of good character; Have a high school diploma or general equivalency diploma; Completion of a Teacher Assistant Pre-Employment Training Program approved by the RI Department of Education (RIDE). Three (3) exceptions to this particular qualification: i. Those hired before January 1, 1999 ii. Those with certification as a TA in another state, iii. 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. Meet one (1) of the following requirements: a. Successfully pass the ParaPro Assessment. OR b. Complete at least 2 years of study at an institution of higher education OR c. Obtain an associates or higher degree. The minimum qualifications listed above are required of all applicants for this position. Additional qualifications shall include but not be limited to the following: personal integrity; sense of humor, patience; ability to discern essentials; willingness to promote the general goals of the school district. Please attach 3 current references to the SchoolSpring application.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Jessica Hassell, Director of Student Services
• PO Box 367
• 135 Old River Road
• Lincoln, Rhode Island 02865
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