ESY Specialized Program Paraprofessional

ESY Specialized Program Paraprofessional Westerly Public Schools (RI) District – Westerly, Rhode Island. Job open on Google Maps. Job Details Job ID: 5620921 Application Deadline: Open until filled Re-Posted: Apr 06, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC) Starting Date: Jul 6, 2026 Job Description Job Title: Anticipated Specialized Program Paraprofessional Location: District Effective Date: 07/06/2026 Pay Range: $25.00 – Grant Funded Class Title: 0.4 Supervision Received: Assistant Director of Pupil Personnel Supervision Exercised: None Please Note: This is an anticipated Extended School Year (ESY) Specialized Program Paraprofessional position dependent on grant funding. Job Summary: This paraprofessional position, under the supervision of the teacher, is responsible for the instruction, accommodations and personal care of students within a specialized program. The paraprofessional is responsible for the development of an effective personal relationship with children having special needs, which requires an unusual amount of patience, empathy and flexibility on the part of the paraprofessional. The position requires assisting a teacher in various instructional duties, performing clerical duties according to established procedures which can be learned on the job, following individual or program based behavior plans and following a medical plan for students under the guidance of the school nurse. Schedule Preschool Dates: July 6 - July 30 Time: 2 sessions: 8-10 and 10-12 Days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday Location: Dunn’s Corners School Elementary Resource Dates: July 6 - July 30 Time: 8-11 am Days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday Elementary Behavior and Clinical Support Dates: July 6 - July 29 Time: 8-11 am Days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday Elementary Applied Academics and ASD Programming Dates: July 6 - July 30 Time: 8-11 am Days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday Secondary Resource Dates: July 6 - July 29 Time: 9am-12pm Days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday Middle School Applied Academics and ASD Programming Dates: July 6 - July 30 Time: 9am-12pm Days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday Secondary Behavior and Clinical Support Dates: July 6 - July 29 Time: 9-12 am Days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday High School Applied Academics and ASD Programming Dates: July 6 - July 29 Time: 8am-12am Days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday Transition Academy Dates: July 6-July 29 (some programming may run longer based on individual need) Time: 8am-12am Days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday Education Must have a High School Diploma or equivalent. Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree preferred. Must demonstrate completion of either 60 academic credits or achievement of passing score on the ParaPro qualifications test with the completion of Teacher Assistant Training program as required by RIGL 16-11.2-2. Certification Chauffeur’s license or ability to attain Chauffeur’s license preferred. Must maintain First Aid and Safety Care Certification. Must meet the current RI Department of Education training & certificate requirements. Physical Requirements Physically capable of: walking, jumping, running, balancing, climbing, crawling, standing, turning stooping, crouching, kneeling, sitting, reaching, lifting, carrying, throwing, pushing, handling, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing, color vision, depth perception pulling, grasping and lifting, transferring and repositioning up to at least 50 pounds with assistance. Position Type: Part-Time Salary: $25 to $25 Per Day Job Categories: Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA Job Requirements Citizenship, residency or work visa required Contact Information Human Resources 23 Highland Avenue Westerly, Rhode Island 02891 Phone: View phone number on click.appcast.io Email: View email address on click.appcast.io #J-18808-Ljbffr Young World Physical Education