Special Education Paraprofessional: Program Support

State Street Elementary; Westerly (RI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Westerly Public Schools seeks a Paraprofessional Specialized Program Assistant for a one-year assignment at State Street Elementary in Westerly, RI. You will assist teachers, support students with special needs, and help implement individualized plans under supervision.

The role requires patience, reliability, and good communication, with training provided for behavior support and data collection as needed by the district. Equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• Must maintain confidentiality of students and staff.
• Ability to follow classroom procedures and adapt to routines.
• Able to respond to diverse student needs with sensitivity.
• Good verbal and written communication.
• Ability to support medical plans under nurse supervision.

Responsibilities

• Maintains and adheres to confidentiality requirements regarding students, parents and staff.
• Works with individual students or small groups to reinforce learning.
• Physically able to restrain a student if necessary using district safety care techniques.
• Assists the teacher in modification and implementation of curriculum, instruction and assessment.
• Uses age-appropriate instructional procedures and reinforcement techniques.
• Assists students with academic and functional skills following teacher direction.
• Instructs small groups in specific subject areas with teacher direction.
• Monitors and supervises students during short-term absences.
• Assists in preparing materials and supplies.
• Participates in professional development and required trainings.

Skills

Confidentiality

Adaptability

Communication skills

Tech skills MS/Google

Behavior support

Education

High School Diploma

ParaPro qualifications / TA training preferred

Bachelor/Associate degree preferred

Tools

MS Office

Google Suites

Job description

Westerly Public Schools seeks a Paraprofessional Specialized Program Assistant for a one-year assignment at State Street Elementary in Westerly, RI. You will assist teachers, support students with special needs, and help implement individualized plans under supervision.

The role requires patience, reliability, and good communication, with training provided for behavior support and data collection as needed by the district. Equal opportunity employer.