Paraprofessional - Cole Middle School

East Greenwich Cole Middle School; East Greenwich (RI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

East Greenwich Cole Middle School in East Greenwich, RI is seeking a Building Paraprofessional to support instructional staff in individual and small-group settings. The role includes assisting with classrooms, IEP planning, and maintaining a safe learning environment.

The ideal candidate has Para Pro or an Associate's degree, teacher assistant certification, and relevant experience with students including those with disabilities. Strong communication and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• Para Pro or Associate's Degree or higher with coursework in Reading, Writing and Math.
• Teacher Assistant certification.
• CPI or Safety Care Training preferred.
• Experience supporting children on the spectrum and following inclusion plans.
• At least 1 year of relevant experience preferred.
• Associate degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

Responsibilities

• Assist the teacher in instruction and reinforcement of classroom material.
• Work with individual students or small groups to reinforce learning.
• Maintain a safe and orderly learning environment.
• Plan IEPs under supervision and attend IEP meetings.
• Provide clerical support to teachers.
• Supervise students during activities and transitions as needed.

Education

Para Pro or Associate's Degree or higher with coursework evidencing Reading, Writing and Math Skills

Teacher Assistant certification

Tools

CPI or Safety Care Training

Job description

Paraprofessional - Cole Middle School

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Job Details

Job ID: 5884056
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Aug 13, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 25, 2026

Job Description

East Greenwich Public Schools is seeking applications for Building Paraprofessionals working in individual assignments.

SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES:
Functions as part of the instructional team to assist the teacher in the achievement of classroom objectives. Assists teachers in the instruction and reinforcement of instruction of all students, including those who have been identified with disabilities, individually and in small groups.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
1. Works with individual students or small groups of students to reinforce learning of material or skills initially introduced by the teacher.
2. May assist the teacher in the classroom in the review, make-up, or continuous learning activities for a student or small group of students according to procedures established by the teacher.
3 . May assist the teacher in the instruction of students with identified disabilities.
4. Provides routine clerical support to teachers.
5. In accordance with the collective bargaining agreement, monitors and supervises students and/or continues lessons during short-term teacher absences.
6. Serves as the chief source of information and assistance to any substitute teacher assigned in the absence of the regular teacher.
7. Maintains a high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality of information.
8. Under the direction of the building principal, supervises students during play periods, lunch periods, detention, and during student arrival and dismissal.
9. Operates all office equipment as required.
10. Successfully completes required job-related training.
11. Assists the teacher in maintaining a safe and orderly learning environment. Takes appropriate action when behavior becomes disruptive, uncontrollable, or harmful to the child or others.
12. Assists in the planning of IEPs under the supervision of the teacher. Functions as a member of the IEP team by attending and participating in IEP meetings.
13. Other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the building principal.

COMMUNICATION SKILLS:
Strong oral and written communication skills. The capability of responding simultaneously to a variety of needs for students and staff while maintaining a high degree of sensitivity to individual needs.

INTERPERSONAL AND PROBLEM-SOLVING SKILLS:
Ability to interact with students, staff, and members of the community in a pleasing and positive manner. Ability to effectively handle issues utilizing a personable problem solving approach.

TEAM BASED SKILLS:
Capable of working collegially with all levels of administration and staff.

PLANNING SKILLS:
Ability to prioritize the needs and requests of students and teachers within the school setting and respond in a professional and efficient manner.

TECHNICAL SKILLS:
Demonstrated proficiency in essential computing applications as required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing this job the employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds with assistance as necessary.

Selected candidate will be required to have a current BCI with fingerprinting.
Position Type: Full-time
Job Categories:

Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Equal Opportunity Employer

It is the policy of the East Greenwich School District and itsadministration to not discriminate against and to provide an equalopportunity for all current and prospective employees, students, andcontractors, regardless of race, color, creed, national or ethnic origin,gender, genetic information, religion, disability, age, sexual orientation,gender identity or expression, marital status, citizenship status, orstatus as a special disabled veteran, recently separated Veteran, VietnamEra veteran, or any other veteran who served on activity duty during a waror in a campaign or expedition for which a campaign badge has beenauthorized, except in those special circumstance permitted or mandated bylaw.

The East Greenwich School District’s policy of nondiscrimination and equalopportunity is consistent with all applicable federal and state laws,executive orders and mandates of the Department of Education.

Job Requirements

• Para Pro or Associate's Degree or higher with completed coursework evidencing Reading, Writing and Math Skills.
  Teacher Assistant certification
  CPI or Safety Care Training preferred
  
  Should have experience, and knowledge of how best to support children on the spectrum, be able to follow an inclusion plan, experience in a self-contained setting, and the ability to interact with several teachers and related service professions throughout the school day.
  
• At least 1 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• Associate degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Application Instructions

Thank you for applying to East Greenwich Schools.PLEASE NOTE:You MUST hold a Rhode Island Praxis Certification or have an Associate's degree.Only COMPLETE SchoolSpring applications will be considered.**********If selected for hire, the following requirements must be presented in person to East Greenwich Public Schools:A copy of your Praxis certificate or Associate's degreeA current national criminal background check with fingerprintsA tuberculosis test with a negative result**Proper identification for completion of an I-9 and a W-4**Prior to employment, each school employee shall file with the Superintendent of Schools, a report from a licensed physician that such person is free from tuberculosis based on a physical examination and negative Mantoux (PPD) tuberculin skin test.PLEASE NOTE: This application will be kept on file for the current school year ONLY. A new SchoolSpring application, along with updated documentation MUST be submitted at the beginning of each school year to be active on our list.

Contact Information

• Neil Marcaccio , Director of Student Services/MTSS Coordinator
• 111 Peirce Street
• East Greenwich, Rhode Island 02818
• Phone: [phone]
• Fax: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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