Paraprofessionals- High School

Woonsocket High School; Woonsocket (RI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Woonsocket High School in Woonsocket, RI is seeking paraprofessionals to support students with individualized plans in a high school setting. The role follows IEP objectives under supervision, helping implement instructional activities and coordinate with teachers.

Candidates should have a RI-approved TA training or related education, be willing to pursue required certifications, and demonstrate reliable attendance and safety awareness in daily school operations.

Qualifications

• Completion of a RI-DOE approved TA training program.
• Pass ParaPro Assessment OR 2 years of higher education OR an associate or higher degree.
• High School/Trade School degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Follows IEPs to improve behaviors under supervision of teachers and admin.
• Incorporates educational objectives into ongoing activities.
• Communicates with parents via a log and coordinates with classroom staff.
• Maintains neat student notebooks and materials; develops teaching aids.
• Assists students individually or in groups; supports learning concepts.
• Plans and updates instructional materials; supports progress reporting.
• Ensures student safety; participates in de-escalation as needed.
• May require assistance with toileting and lifting; reliable attendance.

Education

Teacher Assistant Pre-Employment Training Program (RI-DOE)

Associates or Bachelor's degree AND relevant TA coursework

High School/Trade School degree preferred

Job description

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Paraprofessionals- High School

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

Job Details

Job ID: 5881145
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Aug 11, 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: $22 to $22 Per Hour
Job Categories:

Instructional Support > Individual Aide

Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Special Education > Special Education Assistant

Job Requirements

• You must be willing to pursue a Chauffeur Driver's License to drive an 8-passenger van to transport students to job sites for 2 of the positions. While in the community, the Paraprofessional will act as the liaison between management and the student.
• High School/Trade School degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

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