Onsite Elementary Instructional Aide - Team-Based Support

BlazerJobs, Inc.; Middletown (RI); On-site; USD 23,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Housing

Meals/Incidentals

Job summary

BlazerJobs, Inc. in Middletown, RI is seeking a paraprofessional to support a K-3 classroom of 11 students with diverse needs in a contract role up to 31.25 hours per week, onsite.

You will assist with academic, behavioral, and social-emotional growth under the supervision of certified teachers. The role requires comfort with personal care tasks including toileting and diaper changes, patience, and teamwork with six other TAs.

Qualifications

• Experience working as a paraprofessional in a school or educational environment is preferred.
• Must fulfill all Rhode Island Department of Education requirements for paraprofessionals.
• Familiarity with supporting students with disabilities, ASD, and language delays.
• Compassion, flexibility, and ability to collaborate daily with fellow TAs.
• Willingness to assist with personal care needs, including toileting and diaper changes.

Responsibilities

• Partner with certified teachers and other TAs to implement individualized student plans.
• Support academic, behavioral, and social-emotional growth of K-3 students.
• Help with personal care tasks as needed.
• Foster an inclusive and supportive classroom atmosphere.
• Adapt to dynamic group needs and provide hands-on support throughout the day.

Skills

Paraprofessional experience

RI DOE requirements

Disabilities support

Compassion and collaboration

Personal care assistance

Education

Rhode Island DOE paraprofessional requirements

Job description

BlazerJobs, Inc. in Middletown, RI is seeking a paraprofessional to support a K-3 classroom of 11 students with diverse needs in a contract role up to 31.25 hours per week, onsite.

You will assist with academic, behavioral, and social-emotional growth under the supervision of certified teachers. The role requires comfort with personal care tasks including toileting and diaper changes, patience, and teamwork with six other TAs.