Impactful Per Diem Paraprofessional Substitute (On-Call)

Young World Physical Education; Woonsocket (RI); On-site; USD 22,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

Woonsocket Education Department is seeking Substitute Paraprofessionals on a per diem basis in Woonsocket, Rhode Island. The role supports classroom teachers by implementing IEP-based objectives and reinforcing learning through varied instructional strategies.

The position is part-time, day-to-day, with pay starting at $16 per hour and stepping up to $22.75 after 30 working days. Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED, with teacher assistant certification preferred and applicable

Qualifications

• Must hold a high school diploma or GED.
• Teacher Assistant Certification preferred
• For long-term substitute positions, associate's degree or TA cert & passing Parapro Test Score
• Experience working with school age children in an urban setting preferred.
• Clear BCI through National Fingerprinting required by Law, at personal cost of $45
• This is a day-to-day, on call position.
• Pay rate begins at $16/hr for the first 30 working days and increases to $22.75/hr beginning on the 31st working day.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Responsibilities

• Follows the directions from the classroom teacher as the paraprofessional substitute.
• Incorporates educational objectives into ongoing activities.
• Facilitates generalization and maintenance of skills.
• Communicates with students' parents via communication log.
• Schedules activities as directed by the Teacher.
• Present subject matter using lectures, discussions, or role playing as directed.
• Assists students individually or in groups with lesson assignments.
• May need assistance with toileting and lifting.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education

High school diploma or GED

TA cert preferred

Associate's Degree or TA cert for long-term substitute

Passing Parapro Test Score

Job description

Woonsocket Education Department is seeking Substitute Paraprofessionals on a per diem basis in Woonsocket, Rhode Island. The role supports classroom teachers by implementing IEP-based objectives and reinforcing learning through varied instructional strategies.

The position is part-time, day-to-day, with pay starting at $16 per hour and stepping up to $22.75 after 30 working days. Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED, with teacher assistant certification preferred and applicable