Special Education Assistant & Job Coach

South Kingstown High School; Wakefield (RI); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

South Kingstown Public Schools is seeking a dedicated Teacher Assistant + Job Coach at South Kingstown High School in Wakefield, RI. The role combines paraprofessional classroom support with job coaching to help students with disabilities develop skills.

The incumbent will assist a teacher with instructional tasks, implement IEP goals, supervise students in class and community settings, and collect progress data in a collaborative school environment.

Qualifications

• Some knowledge of modern educational practices and procedures.
• Ability to work with handicapped children in a sensitive and effective manner.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to learn assigned duties readily and to adhere to prescribed classroom procedures.
• Ability to restrain outbursts.

Responsibilities

• Reviews and assists students with subject matter individually and/or in small groups.
• Assist students in arts and crafts.
• Assists student in exercise program.
• Attend to personal needs of children (dressing, washing, feeding, changing diapers, etc.)
• Assist in physical and speech therapy according to specific instructions given by a therapist.
• Prepare snacks.
• Assists teachers in giving and scoring tests.
• Maintains program records and reports, including attendance
• Reproduces learning materials (worksheets, ditto masters, workbooks, learning kits, etc.) for use in the classroom.
• Sets up and operates audio-visual equipment.
• Maintains and decorates bulletin boards.
• Provide tutorial and instructional assistance and implement modifications per IEP as needed.
• Provide one to one escort for students.
• Cleans and straightens classroom.
• Maintains safety of students in classroom (physical outbursts).
• Perform other related work as required.
• Coordinates classroom assignments for students absent or suspended.
• Provides classroom information (assignments, progress reports and such for students with IEP’s) to parent/guardian on a weekly basis.

Job description

South Kingstown Public Schools South Kingstown High School - Wakefield, Rhode Island Open in Google Maps

Teacher Assistant + Job Coach

South Kingstown Public Schools South Kingstown High School - Wakefield, Rhode Island Open in Google Maps

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

Job Details

Job ID: 5900571
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Aug 24, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 31, 2026

Job Description

SOUTH KINGSTOWN SCHOOL DEPARTMENT
Job Description

Job Title: Special Education Teacher Assistant/Job Coach

Reports to: Director - Special Education

Position Summary: This is paraprofessional work of instructional and personal care nature in a classroom setting with individuals or small groups of students who have pronounced physical and/or emotional handicaps or are learning disabled.

An employee in this class is responsible for assisting a teacher in carrying out a daily education program.

Work involves the development of an effective personal relationship with children having special needs, which requires an unusual amount of patience, empathy and flexibility on the part of the aide.

Work requires assisting a teacher in various instructional duties and performing clerical duties according to established procedures which can be learned on the job. An employee is provided with specific instructions and is under the direct supervision of a classroom teacher or program director.

Essential Duties:

•Reviews and assists students with subject matter individually and/or in small groups.
• Assist students in arts and crafts.
• Assists student in exercise program.
• Attend to personal needs of children (dressing, washing, feeding, changing diapers, etc.)
•Assist in physical and speech therapy according to specific instructions given by a therapist.
•Prepare snacks.
•Assists teachers in giving and scoring tests.
•Maintains program records and reports, including attendance
•Reproduces learning materials (worksheets, ditto masters, workbooks, learning kits, etc.) for use in the classroom.
•Sets up and operates audio-visual equipment.
•Maintains and decorates bulletin boards.
•Provide tutorial and instructional assistance and implement modifications per IEP as needed.
•Provide one to one escort for students.
•Cleans and straightens classroom.
•Maintains safety of students in classroom (physical outbursts).
•Perform other related work as required.
•Coordinates classroom assignments for students absent or suspended.
•Provides classroom information (assignments, progress reports and such for students with IEP’s) to parent/guardian on a weekly basis.

Job Coaching:

•Assist and supervise student(s) with community-based instruction individually and/or in small groups.
•Apply confidentiality rules and procedures in communicating with teachers, school personnel, and other members of the community related to instruction in school and community learning environment.
•Collaborate with the student’s team to identify career opportunities and potential employers so the job coordinator can make appropriate placements.
•Collect data sheets and complete observation paperwork involving career and vocational training.
•Assist teachers in giving and scoring career and vocational assessments.
•Communicate effectively in and among work sites, the school environment, and community learning environments.
•Attend all requested training and workshops.



Minimum Qualifications:

•Some knowledge of modern educational practices and procedures.
•Ability to work with handicapped children in a sensitive and effective manner.
•Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
•Ability to learn assigned duties readily and to adhere to prescribed classroom procedures.
•Ability to restrain outbursts.
•Ability to maintain accurate records.
•Ability to operate office equipment.
•Graduation from an approved high school or GED.
•Training required by the school district.


Position Type: Full-time
Job Categories:

Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Welcome to South Kingstown High School

South Kingstown High School is located on the Atlantic Coast, 32 miles south of Providence, Rhode Island, in the village of Wakefield. The town covers an area of 63 square miles with a population of 28,000. The main campus of the University of Rhode Island is within five miles of South Kingstown High School.

Job Requirements

• One Year Only position - 2026/2027 school year
  National BCI
  
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Application Instructions

South Kingstown School Department actively seeks applications from the most capable, professional candidates.In order to be considered, you must submit a COMPLETE SchoolSpring application. Incomplete SchoolSpring applications will NOT be considered.If selected for hire, you will be required to provide the following items in person:1. W-42. Federal BCI (Done through your local police department or State Attorney General's Office)3. I-9 (Must be filled out in person) Please bring appropriate documentation.Paraprofessional applicants must show proof that they meet the minimum requirements for individuals to be employed as a paraprofessional as indicated in the RI Department of Education Teacher Assistant Standards.

Contact Information

• Kimberly Rothwell-Carson , Director of Student Services
• 307 Curtis Corner Road
• Wakefield, Rhode Island 02879
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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