Individual Support Aide

Rhode Island School for the Deaf; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Rhode Island School for the Deaf in Providence, RI is seeking an Individual Support Aide to provide one-on-one educational support to deaf and hard-of-hearing students. The role involves assisting with academic tasks, implementing IEP accommodations, and supporting health and daily routines under supervision.

The candidate will work 7:45 AM to 3:15 PM, Monday through Friday, with potential ESY hours. Prior experience and a strong commitment to confidentiality are valued in a collaborative

Qualifications

• ASL proficiency and written English clarity are essential.
• Ability to work well on an educational team and follow instructions.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-on-one support to the designated student through the school day.
• Assist with academic tasks including reading, writing, and math.
• Implement IEP accommodations and behavioral interventions under teacher guidance.
• Assist with personal care, mobility, and health needs as required.
• Monitor student progress and report to the teacher across academics and SEL.

Skills

ASL communication

Written English

Team collaboration

Education

Associate degree or higher

High School/Trade School degree preferred

Job description

Individual Support Aide

Rhode Island School for the Deaf - Providence, Rhode Island

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

Job Details

Job ID: 5418821

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Re-Posted: Oct 13, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Duties and Responsibilities

To provide specialized support in an educational setting to deaf and hard of hearing students who may have learning challenges in physical, cognitive, and/or social-emotional domains. Assists other professionals with data collection, occasional student crisis intervention, and planning for support and proactive classroom management.

Daily Expectations

• Provide one-on-one assistance to the assigned student throughout the school day.
• Support the student with academic tasks, including reading, writing, math, and other classroom activities.
• Implement individualized education plan (IEP) accommodations and behavioral interventions under the guidance of the teacher.
• Assists student with personal care, mobility, and health needs including feeding, toileting, and personal hygiene as required.
• Encourage positive social interactions with peers.
• Monitor and report on student progress in academics, social emotional learning, health behavior, and any incidents or concerns to the teacher.
• Assists student in following daily routines, activities that may include, communication skills, academic skills, social emotional development, leisure skills and other identified skill need areas
• Participates with student data collection, documentation, and interpretation.
• Helps with inventory, care and maintenance of equipment
• May be delegated certain health care monitoring responsibilities by the school nurse.
• Assists and monitors safe student transitions to and from classroom and various activities, i.e. lunch, specials, assemblies, therapies, arrival, dismissal, etc
• As needed consistently follows behavior management plan designed for individual students under the direction of the Special Education Director, Teacher or Counselor
• Maintain a safe, supportive, and inclusive learning environment
• Maintains the confidentiality of students, staff, and families. Refrains from gossip.
• Attend meetings and training sessions as required.
• Will be trained in Safety Care Positive Behavioral Safety approaches

Job Requirements

• Associate’s degree or higher
• Communicates competently in American Sign Language
• Clear written English skills
• Demonstrates ability to work effectively as part of an educational team
• Respects the cultural norms and language of the Deaf community
• Prior experience working with children preferred
• Has ability to accept and constructively use feedback and suggestions related to job responsibilities and performance
• Able to maintain professional boundaries
• Understands basic behavior principles and positive approaches to education
• Excellent work attendance
• Background check required

Work Hours
7:45 AM to 3:15 PM, Monday through Friday, with the possibility of additional hours during Extended School Year (ESY).

Contact Information

• Isabella Bucci, Human Resources Assistant
• One Corliss Park, Providence, Rhode Island 02908
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]
• Position Type: Full-time

Job Requirements

• High School/Trade School degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Isabella Bucci , Human Resource Analyst
• One Corliss Park
• Providence, Rhode Island 02908
• Phone: [phone]
• Fax: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]