Special Education Paraprofessional

Smithfield Police Department; Smithfield (RI); On-site; USD 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Smithfield Public Schools Pleasant View Elementary in Smithfield, Rhode Island, seeks a Permanent Special Education Paraprofessional to support students starting with the 2026-2027 school year.

Core duties include assisting with instruction under the Director of Special Education, collecting student data, and implementing behavior intervention plans while ensuring safety and classroom management.

Qualifications

• Certification appropriate to paraprofessional role is required.
• U.S. citizenship, residency or work visa may be required per district policy.

Responsibilities

• Assist students with instructional activities and behavior plans.
• Assist in lifting up to 50 lbs as needed in classroom settings.
• Maintain and collect student data for progress monitoring.
• Participate in Safety Care Training as required.

Skills

Data collection

Behavior intervention plans

Safety Care Training

Education

Certification

Job description

Smithfield Public Schools Pleasant View Elementary - Smithfield, Rhode Island Open in Google Maps

Starting Date: Aug 24, 2026

Job Description

Permanent Special Education Paraprofessional position available with Smithfield Public Schools beginning with the 2026-2027 School Year.

QUALIFICATIONS

Appropriate certification required

REPORTS TO

Director of Special Education

REPRESENTATION STATUS

SATACE Contract

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Must be trained or willing to be trained in Safety Care Training.
• Ability to collect student data.
• Ability to implement behavior intervention plans.

Special Education Paraprofessional

Smithfield Public Schools Pleasant View Elementary - Smithfield, Rhode Island Open in Google Maps

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

Job Details

Job ID: 5575007

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Re-Posted: Jun 03, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Position Type: Full-time

Job Categories:

Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Starting Date: Aug 24, 2026

Welcome to Pleasant View Elementary

Pleasant View Elementary School has grades kindergarten through grade five in Smithfield, Rhode Island. Our faculty, staff, and administrator strive to create a joyful environment where students have unlimited opportunities for growth. The Pleasant View Elementary family, including all school stakeholders, embrace the importance of educating the whole child. We realize that our students’ academic and social emotional well-being are paramount to their holistic development. Kindness is the cornerstone of character building for each of our children. As respected writer, lecturer, and broadcaster, Dennis Prager, tells us: “Goodness is about character- honesty, kindness, generosity, moral courage, and the like. More than anything else, it is about how we treat other people.” Pleasant View Elementary aligns itself with our district mission: Our Promise: Every student will be prepared for continued learning, career, and life. It is our responsibility to inspire children to be engaged, curious, problem-solvers whose empathy fosters their continued investment in learning about their world. Believing that our students’ education will be enriched by partnerships, we embrace the involvement of our families and community members, such as our police and fire departments; their contributions to initiatives such as Red Ribbon Week and Walking School Bus, have underscored our belief that we are all a community of learners.We believe that every challenge can lead to opportunities and strive to ensure consistency and stability for students. We recognize our important role in the continuum of their education. Our goal is to meet every student where they are, providing the instruction and support that will enhance their growth, and our school community as a whole.

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

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