Special Education Classroom Aide

Pawtucket School Department; Pawtucket (RI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Pawtucket School Department in Pawtucket, Rhode Island seeks a Teacher Assistant to support classroom teachers with academic and behavioral interventions for students with special needs. This role collaborates with a Special Education Administrator and School Principal to implement IEP goals and maintain a positive learning environment.

Responsibilities include assisting in reading, writing, and mathematics instruction, supporting students in daily activities, and helping manage classroom

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Associate's degree or higher, or 2 years of higher education, or ParaPro Exam completion.
• RI-approved Teacher Assistant Pre-Employment Training or TA certification from another state.

Responsibilities

• Provide academic and behavioral support to students as directed by the classroom teacher.
• Assist in implementing IEP goals, 504 accommodations, and ELL accommodations.
• Help maintain a safe, organized classroom and provide behavioral support as needed.
• Assist arrival, dismissal, recess, and bus related activities.
• Support students with daily living activities and mobility needs as appropriate.
• Use de-escalation techniques (CPI) to assist in crisis situations.
• Perform paperwork as directed by the classroom teacher.
• Assist in preparing classroom spaces as needed.

Skills

Confidentiality

Communication with special needs

Team collaboration

Reading/writing/mathematics support

Judgment and policies knowledge

Interpersonal skills

Individualized student support

Observation and recording

Relationship building

Task and paperwork completion

Education

High School Diploma

Associate's degree or higher or 2 years study or ParaPro readiness

RI Pre-Employment TA Training or TA certification

Job description

Pawtucket School Department in Pawtucket, Rhode Island seeks a Teacher Assistant to support classroom teachers with academic and behavioral interventions for students with special needs. This role collaborates with a Special Education Administrator and School Principal to implement IEP goals and maintain a positive learning environment.

Responsibilities include assisting in reading, writing, and mathematics instruction, supporting students in daily activities, and helping manage classroom