Special Education Assistant (SPED I) – Student Growth

Barrington Schools; Barrington, Northern (RI, KY); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Barrington Public Schools in Barrington, RI, seeks a Teacher Assistant- Special Education I for Barrington Middle School to support students with disabilities under certified staff.

Responsibilities include implementing instructional and behavioral supports, collecting data, collaborating with teachers and related service providers, and maintaining CPI certification. This full-time role requires RI TA training or approved equivalency and a CPI credential upon hire.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma.
• Completion of RI- approved TA Pre-Employment Training Program; exceptions for out-of-state TA certification or higher degree with related coursework.
• Meet one: ParaPro, 2 years of college, or an associate degree or higher.
• Completion of CPI certification upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide instructional, social-emotional and behavioral support to students with disabilities.
• Collaborate with general and special education teachers and related service providers.
• Collect skill acquisition data and maintain CPI certification.
• Follow program changes and supports as directed by the case manager.
• Maintain professional ethics, attendance and timely data reporting.
• Assist with Medicaid logs as directed for individual students.
• Establish supportive relationships to foster student independence.

Skills

Strong communication

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma

TA Pre-Employment Training (RI/RIDE)

ParaPro / 2+ years college / Associate or higher

CPI certification

Job description

Barrington Public Schools in Barrington, RI, seeks a Teacher Assistant- Special Education I for Barrington Middle School to support students with disabilities under certified staff.

Responsibilities include implementing instructional and behavioral supports, collecting data, collaborating with teachers and related service providers, and maintaining CPI certification. This full-time role requires RI TA training or approved equivalency and a CPI credential upon hire.