Anticipated 7 hr/day Building Paraprofessional - Interview Only

Young World Physical Education; Coventry; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Coventry Public Schools in Coventry, RI seeks an Anticipated 7 hr/day Building Paraprofessional. Must hold a Teacher Assistant Certification and have passed a Praxis exam OR hold a Teacher Assistant Certification with an Associate degree in education.

This is a union contracted 180-day position with compensation according to contract. Ideal candidates will have CPI certification (training provided if needed) and experience supporting students with emotional/behavioral needs.

Qualifications

• CPI certification (training provided if not currently certified)
• Experience with students who have emotional/behavioral concerns preferred
• Experience collecting and monitoring data as part of a behavior plan
• Ability to work with a diverse team of teachers

Responsibilities

• Assist in daily instructional support and classroom activities.
• Help transition students into the general education setting.
• Collect and monitor data as part of a behavior plan.
• Collaborate with teachers and CPI-certified staff

Skills

CPI certification

Behavior management

Data collection

Team collaboration

Transition support

Education

Teacher Assistant Certification

Praxis exam or Assoc. degree in education

Job description

Anticipated 7 hr/day Building Paraprofessional - Interview Only

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Job Description

Coventry Public Schools is seeking to hire an Anticipated 7 hr/day Building Paraprofessional at Coventry Public Schools.

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

• Prior experience working in a comparable position preferred.
• 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: [phone]
• Fax: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]