Paraprofessionals

Paraprofessionals

Woonsocket Education Department - Woonsocket, Rhode Island

Job Description

Position Summary: Follows established Individual Educational Plans to improve socially significant behaviors under the supervision of the Teacher and Building Principal/Special Education Director. Essential Job Functions Incorporates specific educational objectives into the context of on-going activities, as appropriate Facilitates opportunities for generalization and maintenance of skills Communicates with students' parents via communication log Maintains a student notebook in a neat and orderly manner Maintains student specific materials and reinforcers Schedules activities as directed Reviews progress on IEP goals Participates in writing students' progress reports Updates students' guidelines Discusses assigned teaching area with classroom teacher to coordinate instructional efforts. Plans, prepares, and develops various teaching aids such as bibliographies, charts, and graphs. Presents subject matter to students, utilizing variety of methods and techniques such as lecture, discussion, and supervised role playing. Assists students, individually or in groups, with lesson assignments to present or reinforce learning concepts. May need assistance with toileting and lifting Student may have behavior issues, medical conditions, work completion, elopement risks, aggression, and need de-escalation. Reliable and consistent attendance Help facilitate communication and social emotional skills. Responsible for safety of students Other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

• These positions will be for the 2026-2027 school year. Interviews will be scheduled for the last week of June.
• High School/Trade School degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Sharon Kitchin, Director of Human Resources and Labor Relations
• 108 High Street
• Woonsocket, Rhode Island 02895
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