4-Hour School Supervisory Assistant | Paraprofessional Support

Coventry Public Schools of RI; Coventry (RI); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 2,755,000; Part time

Job summary

Coventry Public Schools of RI is seeking 2–4 part-time Supervisory Assistants for a 4-hour day schedule to support supervision across the campus. Immediate start is requested, with terms aligned to the Collective Bargaining Agreement.

The role reports to the Building Principal and focuses on maintaining safe, orderly environments in classrooms, cafeteria, auditorium, and play areas. RI paraprofessional requirements apply, with emphasis on collaboration and professional conduct.

Qualifications

• Minimum Qualification For Non-Instructional Paraprofessionals as Required by State and Federal Law
• High school diploma or general equivalency (GED)
• Successful completion of a Paraprofessional Training Program approved by the Rhode Island Department of Education.
• Certification as a Paraprofessional in another state
• Hold an associate’s degree or bachelor’s degree and completed the Parapro course (no test required) or other training consistent with the RI State Standards
• Ability to exercise supervision of individual students or groups according to the directions of the Principal.
• Ability to assist students in their personal needs
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, students, supervisors and the general public
• Ability to make responsible decisions according to guidelines and directions of the Principal
• Must be an employee in good standing including attendance, professionalism and evaluation

Responsibilities

• Exercise supervision over students in classroom, lavatory, cafeteria, auditorium or play area.
• Within the guidelines established by the building Principal, initiate the process for correction of student misbehavior.
• Within the guidelines established by the building Principal, organize lunch and recess activities, bringing students into lines to begin recess and facilitate orderly return to classroom.
• Actively supervise lunch, recess and other supervisory times by interacting, roaming and consistently scanning the supervision area.
• Assist students with personal needs, solving problems and conflict resolution.
• Document minor and office referral incidents using a system as directed by the Principal.
• Immediately communicate serious health and safety concerns to the Principal and/or the school nurse.
• Maintain a cooperative staff relationship with all personnel functioning within the educational setting.
• Within reason and the broad framework of this job description, Supervisory Assistant will perform other tasks as directed by the Building Principal.

Skills

Supervision of students

Verbal communication

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Paraprofessional Training Program

Associate's or Bachelor's with Parapro

Job description

Coventry Public Schools of RI is seeking 2–4 part-time Supervisory Assistants for a 4-hour day schedule to support supervision across the campus. Immediate start is requested, with terms aligned to the Collective Bargaining Agreement.

The role reports to the Building Principal and focuses on maintaining safe, orderly environments in classrooms, cafeteria, auditorium, and play areas. RI paraprofessional requirements apply, with emphasis on collaboration and professional conduct.