7 hr/day Building Paraprofessional - Planning Center

Alan Shawn Feinstein Middle School of Coventry; Coventry (RI); On-site; USD 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Coventry Public Schools is seeking a 7 hr/day Building Paraprofessional - Planning Center at Alan Shawn Feinstein Middle School in Coventry, Rhode Island. The role requires a Teacher Assistant Certification and either a Praxis exam or an Associates degree in education.

This is a union-contracted 180-day position with compensation per contract. Preferred candidates have CPI certification or will receive training if not certified; experience with emotionally/behaviorally challenging students is a

Qualifications

• Must hold a Teacher Assistant Certification and have passed a Praxis exam or hold an Associate degree in education.
• Experience with students with emotional/behavioral concerns preferred.
• CPI certification preferred; training provided if not certified.

Responsibilities

• Support paraprofessionals in planning and classroom activities.
• Assist in transitioning students to the general education setting.
• Monitor and collect data as part of a behavior plan.
• Collaborate with teachers and other staff to support student success.

Skills

CPI Certification

Behavioral support

Team collaboration

Education

Teacher Assistant Certification

Praxis exam

Associates degree in education

Job description

Coventry Public Schools of RI Alan Shawn Feinstein Middle School - Coventry, Rhode Island Open in Google Maps

7 hr/day Building Paraprofessional - Planning Center

Coventry Public Schools of RI Alan Shawn Feinstein Middle School of Coventry - Coventry, Rhode Island Open in Google Maps

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

Job Details

Job ID: 5926949

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

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

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Coventry Public Schools is seeking to hire a 7 hr/day Building Paraprofessional - Planning Center at Alan Shawn Feinstein Middle School

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]