Paraprofessionals

Woonsocket Education Department; Woonsocket (RI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Woonsocket Education Department in Woonsocket, Rhode Island seeks a Paraprofessional to support students with IEP-driven goals under the supervision of teachers and the Special Education Director.

The role involves implementing instructional objectives, assisting with lessons, and maintaining student records and communication with families.

Qualifications

• Completion of a Teacher Assistant Pre-Employment Training Program approved by the RI Department of Education (RIDE).
• Three exceptions to this qualification: those hired before Jan 1, 1999; those with TA certification in another state; those with an associate or bachelor degree and completed related coursework. District may determine if coursework aligns.

Responsibilities

• Follows IEP objectives to improve socially significant behaviors under supervision of Teacher/Principal.
• Incorporates educational objectives into activities and ongoing tasks.
• Facilitates generalization and maintenance of skills.
• Communicates with parents via a communication log.
• Maintains student notebooks and materials; prepares teaching aids.
• Presents subject matter using varied methods; assists students individually or in groups.
• Resolves safety concerns and supports students with behavior, medical conditions, and de-escalation.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education

Teacher Assistant Program approved by RI Department of Education (RIDE)

Job description

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Paraprofessionals

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

Job Details

Job ID: 5882128
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Aug 12, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 25, 2026

Job Description

Position Summary:
Follows established Individual Educational Plans to improve socially significant behaviors under the supervision of the Teacher and Building Principal/Special Education Director.
Essential Job Functions

• Incorporates specific educational objectives into the context of on-going activities, as appropriate
• Facilitates opportunities for generalization and maintenance of skills
• Communicates with students' parents via communication log
• Maintains a student notebook in a neat and orderly manner
• Maintains student specific materials and reinforcers
• Schedules activities as directed
• Reviews progress on IEP goals
• Participates in writing students' progress reports
• Updates students' guidelines
• Discusses assigned teaching area with classroom teacher to coordinate instructional efforts.
• Plans, prepares, and develops various teaching aids such as bibliographies, charts, and graphs.
• Presents subject matter to students, utilizing variety of methods and techniques such as lecture, discussion, and supervised role playing.
• Assists students, individually or in groups, with lesson assignments to present or reinforce learning concepts.
• May need assistance with toileting and lifting
• Student may have behavior issues, medical conditions, work completion, elopement risks, aggression, and need de-escalation.
• Reliable and consistent attendance
• Help facilitate communication and social emotional skills.
• Responsible for safety of students
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:
Completion of a Teacher Assistant Pre-Employment Training Program approved by the RI Department of Education (RIDE).
Three (3) exceptions to this particular qualification:

• Those hired before January 1, 1999
• Those with certification as a TA in another state,
• Those with an associates degree or bachelors degree AND who have completed coursework or other training consistent with the teacher assistant program standards. It is a district's decision whether coursework or other training is consistent with the teacher assistant program standards.

Must meet one (1) of the following requirements after obtaining a certificate for a RIDE approved Teacher Assistant Program

• Successfully pass the ParaPro Assessment. OR
• Complete at least 2 years of study at an institution of higher education OR
• Obtain an associates or higher degree.

Position Type: Full-time
Salary: $21 to $21 Per Hour
Job Categories:

Instructional Support > Individual Aide

Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Special Education > Special Education Assistant

Job Requirements

• These positions will be for the 2026-2027 school year. Interviews will be scheduled for the last week of June.
• High School/Trade School degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required