Teacher Assistants: Lincoln Public Schools, Saylesville Elementary

Lincoln Public Schools; Polska; On-site; PLN 112,000 - 123,000; Full time

Job summary

Lincoln Public Schools is seeking full-time Teacher Assistants for Saylesville Elementary School for the 2026-2027 school year. The role involves assisting classroom teachers, working with small groups or individual students, and performing aide services to support instructional lessons.

Responsibilities include helping with personal care, transfers, and monitoring students during meals and activities. The position is 185 days with salary/benefits per the contract; rate is $21.89 per hour for

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Completion of RI DoE TA Pre-Employment Training or approved exceptions.

Responsibilities

• Assist classroom teacher with instruction and supervision.
• Work with small groups or individual students as assigned.
• Assist with student personal care and transitions as needed.
• Assist with meal/breakfast/lunch supervision and monitoring.
• Perform duties assigned by teacher or principal.

Skills

Good character

Patience

Student support

Education

High school diploma or GED

TA Pre-Employment Training (RI)

Job description

Teacher Assistants: Lincoln Public Schools, Saylesville Elementary

Lincoln Public Schools Lincoln School District - Lincoln, Rhode Island Open in Google Maps Saylesville Elementary School - Lincoln, Rhode Island Open in Google Maps Special Education Department - Lincoln, Rhode Island Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5961133

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Oct 15, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Lincoln Public Schools is seeking full-time Teacher Assistants to join their team for the 2026-2027 school year..

Function: Provide those supportive services necessary for assisting the classroom teacher in his/her task of providing quality instruction to students.

Reports to: Teachers(s), Principal to whom he/she is assigned and Director of Student Services

Responsibilities: Perform those tasks assigned by the classroom teacher or the building Principal. Work with small groups of students, and/or individual student as assigned reinforcing teacher planned and directed activities. Perform those aide services necessary to help the teacher in his/her instructional lessons. Examples of aide services include, but may not be limited to: physically assisting a student on/off of the toilet and or with personal hygiene; transfer student into and out of wheelchair, electric wheelchair, stroller or any other transfer as needed; set-up and monitor student(s) while eating breakfast and or lunch; assist student as needed during adaptive physical education class. Perform related duties as assigned.

This is a 185-day position; Salary, benefits, and hours of work are in accord with the contract in force.

$21.89/hour for the 26/27 school year

Position Type: Full-time

Salary: $21 to $21 Per Hour

Job Categories

• Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA
• Special Education > General Special Education
• Special Education > Mild/Moderate Disabilities
• Special Education > Multiple Disabilities
• Special Education > Special Education Assistant

Welcome to Lincoln School District, Saylesville Elementary School, Special Education Department

Nestled in northern Rhode Island, the Lincoln Public School District contains six schools. The four elementary schools – Saylesville, Lonsdale, Central Lincoln, and Northern Lincoln – all four offer full day kindergarten. Northern Lincoln Elementary also offers a pre-school program.Lincoln also has one middle school and one high school. The total enrollment for Lincoln Public Schools (as of March 2023) remains steady at approximately 3,330 students.In August 2016, Lincoln High School was given a silver medal by US New & World Report’s ranking of top high schools throughout the country. This is an award only 10% of U.S. schools receive.Each of Lincoln’s four elementary schools received bronze medals in Rhode Island’s Healthier School Challenge contest, hosted by the United State Department of Agriculture’s Food and Nutrition Services in 2015. The challenge recognizes outstanding nutrition and physical activity programs., Nestled in northern Rhode Island, the Lincoln Public School District contains six schools. The four elementary schools – Saylesville, Lonsdale, Central Lincoln, and Northern Lincoln – all four offer full day kindergarten. Northern Lincoln Elementary also offers a pre-school program.Lincoln also has one middle school and one high school. The total enrollment for Lincoln Public Schools (as of March 2023) remains steady at approximately 3,330 students.In August 2016, Lincoln High School was given a silver medal by US New & World Report’s ranking of top high schools throughout the country. This is an award only 10% of U.S. schools receive.Each of Lincoln’s four elementary schools received bronze medals in Rhode Island’s Healthier School Challenge contest, hosted by the United State Department of Agriculture’s Food and Nutrition Services in 2015. The challenge recognizes outstanding nutrition and physical activity programs.,

Job Requirements

• 1.Be of good character;
  2.Have a high school diploma or general equivalency diploma;
  3.Completion of a Teacher Assistant Pre-Employment Training Program approved by the RI Department of Education (RIDE). Three (3) exceptions to this particular qualification:
  i.Those hired before January 1, 1999
  ii.Those with certification as a TA in another state,
  iii.Those with an associates degree or bachelors degree AND who have completed coursework or other training consistent with the teacher assistant program standards. It is a district's decision whether coursework or other training is consistent with the teacher assistant program standards.
  4.Meet one (1) of the following requirements:
  a.Successfully pass the ParaPro Assessment. OR
  b.Complete at least 2 years of study at an institution of higher education OR
  c.Obtain an associates or higher degree.
  The minimum qualifications listed above are required of all applicants for this position. Additional qualifications shall include but not be limited to the following: personal integrity; sense of humor, patience; ability to discern essentials; willingness to promote the general goals of the school district.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Jessica Hassell , Director of Student Services
• PO Box 367
• 135 Old River Road
• Lincoln, Rhode Island 02865
• Phone: [phone]
• Fax: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]