Long Term Substitute 7 hr/day Building Paraprofessional

Coventry Public Schools of RI; Coventry (RI); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Coventry Public Schools is seeking a Long Term substitute 7 hr/day Building Paraprofessional in Coventry, RI. Must hold a Teacher Assistant Certification and have passed a Praxis exam or hold an Associate degree in education. This is a union contracted 180 day position with compensation according to contract.

Experience with students who have emotional/behavioral concerns and de-escalation skills are preferred. Rate of pay starts at $19.40 per hour, with CPI certification training if needed.

Qualifications

• Must hold a Teacher Assistant Certification and have passed a Praxis exam or equivalent.
• Teacher Assistant Certification with Praxis or an Associate degree in education as stated.

Responsibilities

• Assist in daily instruction and support within classrooms.
• Support students with behavioral plans and transitions to general ed.
• Collect and monitor data on student progress as part of behavior plans.
• Collaborate with a diverse team of teachers to support students.

Skills

CPI certification

De-escalation

Behavior data collection

Student support

Education

Teacher Assistant Certification

Associate degree in education

Job description

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Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Coventry Public Schools is seeking to hire a Long Term substitute 7 hr/day Building Paraprofessional at Coventry Public Schools.

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

1. Prior experience working in a comparable position preferred.
2. 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.

Rate of Pay: $19.40 Step 1 pay

Job Details

Job ID: 5984132

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Nov 05, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

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]