Special Education Para

Newport Public Schools; Newport (RI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Newport Public Schools in Newport, Rhode Island seeks a Building-Based Special Education Paraprofessional to support students with disabilities across Pell Elementary, Thompson Middle School, Rogers High School, and NACTC. Responsibilities include assisting with instruction, behavioral support, and personal care needs; helping implement IEPs; and maintaining confidentiality.

Requires a high school diploma, 48 college credits or an associate degree, and completion of a RI-licensed Teacher

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• At least 48 college credits or an associate degree, or equivalent demonstrated ability.
• Completion of a Teacher Assistant Training Program approved by RI Department of Education.

Responsibilities

• Assist with instructional strategies and reinforce material based on student needs.
• Supervise students during drills, field trips, and activities.
• Help students with equipment and instructional materials.
• Assist with personal health needs as required.
• Maintain confidentiality and professional behavior.
• Provide clerical assistance and support to the teacher.

Skills

Stamina

Communication

Confidentiality

Teamwork

Ability to lift

Education

High school diploma or GED

48 college credits (2 years) or associate’s degree

Teacher Assistant Training Program completion

Job description

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Job Details

Job ID: 5915996

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Sep 01, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

POSITION: Special Education Para

LOCATION: District

• Pell Elementary
• Thompson Middle School
• Rogers High School
• NACTC

REPORTS TO: Principal and/or designee/ Director of Student Services

SCHOOL YEAR: 2026-2027

JOB DESCRIPTION: The Building-Based Special Education Paraprofessional supports students with disabilities including assisting with academic instruction, behavioral support, and personal care needs, as well as helping to implement IEPs.

EDUCATION, TRAINING, and EXPERIENCE:

• High school or general equivalency diploma.
• Meet one of the following three requirements:

Completed at least two years (48 credits) of study at an institution of higher education; or

Obtained an associate’s degree or higher; or

Met a rigorous standard of quality and can demonstrate through a formal state or local academic assessment: knowledge and ability to assist in instructing reading, writing, and mathematics; or reading, writing, and mathematics readiness

• Successful completion of a Teacher Assistant Training Program or its equivalent approved by the RI Department of Education (RIDE) and other requirements as promulgated by RIDE.
• Required stamina, enthusiasm, and ability to work directly with students, including, but not limited to, lifting, transferring, and restraining.
• Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues and professionals concerning the progress and needs of the students.
• Demonstrated ability to perform the responsibilities below as evidenced by educational and work-related experiences, previous employment, and the interview process.
• Bilingual preferred.
• Additional training may be required if deemed necessary for the position, including, but not limited to, positions involving students with autism spectrum disorders.
• Any such alternatives to the above qualifications as the committee may deem acceptable and appropriate.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assists the teacher in devising special strategies for reinforcing material or skills based on a sympathetic understanding of the individual student’s needs, interests, and abilities.
• Assists with the supervision of students during emergency drills, assemblies, play periods, field trips, and other activities.
• Helps students master equipment or instructional materials assigned by the teacher.
• Assists with personal health needs (may include, but not limited to, toileting, feeding, dressing) as required.
• Maintains the same high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about students as is expected for all staff.
• Provides clerical assistance to the teacher for required reports.
• Performs other duties as may be assigned by the Administrator.

PHYSICAL/ MENTAL REQUIREMENTS :

Walking, jumping, running, balancing, climbing, crawling, standing, turning, stooping, crouching, kneeling, sitting, reaching, lifting, carrying, throwing, pushing, handling, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing, color vision, depth perception, pulling, and grasping .

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

In accordance with the Local 841 contract-

• Para-Educators Appendix C. 32.5 hours per week. ½ hour unpaid lunch.
• 10 month position

Location

Hours

Pell Elementary

8:30am-3:30pm

Thompson Middle School

7:45am-2:45pm

Rogers High School

7:15am-2:15pm

NACTC

7:15am-2:15pm

APPLICATIONS:

Applicants are not to approach members of the Newport School Committee. Individual contact between applicants and School Committee members may constitute grounds for disqualifying an application

Providing Students Opportunities and Access to the World Through Quality Education

AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The Newport School Department does not discriminate on the basis of race, age, sex, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, color, disability or veteran status.

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Human Resources
• Central Office
• Newport, Rhode Island 02840
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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