7 hr/day Building Paraprofessional

Coventry Public Schools of RI Blackrock Elementary School - Coventry, Rhode Island Open in Google Maps 7 hr/day Building Paraprofessional Coventry Public Schools of RI Blackrock Elementary School - Coventry, Rhode Island Open in Google Maps Job Details Job ID: 5944273 Application Deadline: Posted until filled Posted: Sep 29, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC) Starting Date: Immediately Job Description Coventry Public Schools is seeking to hire a 7 hr/day Building Paraprofessional at Blackrock Elementary School Must hold a Teacher Assistant Certification and have passed a praxis exam OR have a teacher Assistant certification and Associates OR at least an Associates degree in education. This is a union contracted 180 day position with compensation according to contract. Qualifications 1.Prior experience working in a comparable position preferred. 2.Certified in Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI); if successful applicant is not currently CPI certified, training will be provided Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Experience with children who have emotional behavioral concerns preferred. Experience with de-escalation preferred. Ability to assist in transitioning students into the general education setting. Ability to collect and monitor data as part of a behavior plan. Ability to work with a diverse team of teachers. Ability to work in an environment with children who may have emotional and physical outbursts. Other Responsibilities As outlined in the standard Teacher Assistant job description. Position Type: Full-time Job Categories: Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA Job Requirements At least 3 year(s) of relevant experience preferred. Associate degree preferred. Citizenship, residency or work visa required Contact Information Denise McIntire , Conf. Clerk HR Flat River Administrative Complex 1675 Flat River Road Coventry, Rhode Island 02816 Phone: View phone number on click.appcast.io Fax: View phone number on click.appcast.io Email: View email address on click.appcast.io #J-18808-Ljbffr