Long Term Substitute 7 hr/day Building Paraprofessional

Coventry Public Schools of RI; Coventry; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Coventry Public Schools is seeking a Long Term substitute 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. Rate of Pay: $19.40 Step 1 pay

Qualifications

• 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.
• Prior experience in a comparable position preferred.
• Certified in CPI; if not certified, training will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Assist in transitioning students into the general education setting.
• Collect and monitor data as part of a behavior plan.
• Work with a diverse team of teachers.
• Support students who may have emotional and physical outbursts.

Skills

Experience with students

CPI certification

De-escalation skills

Education

Teacher Assistant Certification

Praxis exam

Associates degree in education

Job description

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Long Term Substitute 7 hr/day Building Paraprofessional

Coventry Public Schools of RI Coventry Public Schools of RI - Coventry, Rhode Island Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Rhode Island State DOE Consortium Job Board

Job Details

Job ID: 5894837

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Aug 20, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Coventry Public Schools is seeking to hire a Long Term substitute 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.

Rate of Pay: $19.40 Step 1 pay

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]