Special Education Paraprofessional - ONE-YEAR ONLY

Smithfield; Smithfield, Northern (RI, KY); Hybrid; USD 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Smithfield High School in Smithfield, Rhode Island, is offering a ONE-YEAR ONLY Special Education Paraprofessional position for the 2026-2027 school year. This full-time role reports to the Director of Special Education and supports students with IEP goals.

The position requires appropriate certification. Duties include data collection, implementing behavior plans, and training in Safety Care. Citizenship/residency requirements apply.

Qualifications

• Certification is required for this paraprofessional position.

Responsibilities

• Lift up to 50 lbs as required by the student support needs.
• Be trained or willing to be trained in Safety Care Training.
• Collect student data to monitor progress and supports.
• Implement behavior intervention plans as directed by the special education team.

Education

Certification required

Job description

Special Education Paraprofessional - ONE-YEAR ONLY

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Job Details

Job ID: 5894542

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Aug 20, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 21, 2026

Job Description

ONE -YEAR ONLY Special Education Paraprofessional position available at Smithfield High School 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.

Position Type: Full-time

Job Categories: Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Welcome to Smithfield High School

Smithfield High School educates the town’s students from grades nine through twelve. Our graduates possess a common core of knowledge and skills and develop as lifelong learners, analytical thinkers, effective communicators, and productive members of the global community. Through an adaptive and challenging learning environment, the administration, faculty and staff strive to meet the needs of every student. In addition to traditional coursework, SHS offers seven Career and Technical Pathway programs that offer embedded workplace learning, certifications, and credentials that allow our students to excel in life after high school.At the heart of our educational community are Smithfield High School’s core values and beliefs. Our foundation lies in our core academic expectations, ensuring that each student is an effective communicator, a lifelong learner, a practical problem-solver, a responsible citizen, and an informed thinker. SHS works in conjunction with the family and community stakeholders to educate the whole child. Along with our strong academic curriculum and CTE Pathways, we provide various support services including mental specialists, behavioral health specialists, and guidance counselors. SHS also offers extensive extra-curricular sports teams, clubs and organizations. We are very proud of the formation and successful implementation of our Unified Basketball team, which partners SHS students with and without intellectual disabilities.Our primary focus is on creating an environment where students feel safe. We pride ourselves on building relationships with our students which in turn allows students to challenge themselves and meet with personal and academic success.

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Kristin Ward , Principal
• 90 Pleasant View Avenue
• Smithfield, Rhode Island 02917
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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