Special Education TA — Self-Contained Classrooms

Veazie Street Elem. School; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Providence Public Schools District seeks a Teacher Assistant - Special Education Self-Contained Alternate for SY 25-26 at Veazie Street Elementary School in Providence, RI. The role is full‑time and involves assisting in a self-contained classroom under the supervision of the principal and teachers.

The position requires an Associate’s degree or 48 college credits or a passing ParaPro score (461) and RID E certification.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or 48 college credits or passing ParaPro Test (461) required.
• RIDE Teacher Assistant Training Program Certification required or in progress.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required as part of the application process.

Responsibilities

• Participate in daily and long-range lesson and classroom activity planning.
• Conduct learning exercises with small groups of students.
• Guide students in developing positive relationships with peers and adults.
• Assist with supervision of pupils in classrooms, corridors, yards, lavatories, cafeterias, and on field trips.
• Assist Pre‑K through 4th grade students with toileting, dressing, feeding, positioning and self‑care as needed.
• Correct students' work under supervision and help remediate weaknesses.
• Assist teachers in devising strategies for reinforcing behavior or academic skills.
• Serve as a information resource for substitute teachers.

Education

Associate’s degree

48 college credits

Passing score of 461 on the ParaPro Test

RIDE Certification: Teacher Assistant Training Program Certificate

Job description

Providence Public Schools District seeks a Teacher Assistant - Special Education Self-Contained Alternate for SY 25-26 at Veazie Street Elementary School in Providence, RI. The role is full‑time and involves assisting in a self-contained classroom under the supervision of the principal and teachers.

The position requires an Associate’s degree or 48 college credits or a passing ParaPro score (461) and RID E certification.