Special Education Teacher Assistant

Young World Physical Education; Middletown (RI); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Middletown Public Schools in Middletown, Rhode Island, seeks a Special Education Teacher Assistant to support students with disabilities under the direction of certified personnel to help students reach their IEP goals.

Responsibilities include implementing IEP goals, small group and one‑on‑one instruction, data management with staff, and supporting OT, SLP and PT needs while maintaining confidentiality. Must lift and assist students as required.

Qualifications

• RI Paraprofessional Certification required.
• Clear BCI/FBI background check.
• Ability to lift and assist students.

Responsibilities

• Assist in implementing IEP goals.
• Carry out small group instruction and one‑on‑one instruction as needed.
• Assist teachers and therapists with data and records.
• Support OT, SLP and PT needs in daily routines.
• Maintain computer skills and communication devices for students.

Skills

Decision making

Follow instructions

IEP goals integration

Confidentiality

Mobility

Education

RI Paraprofessional Certification

Clear BCI/FBI background

Job description

Special Education Teacher Assistant – Middletown Public Schools – Middletown, Rhode Island

Job Details

• Job ID: 5832540
• Application Deadline: Jul 29, 2026 11:59 PM (UTC)
• Posted: Jul 14, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)
• Starting Date: Aug 26, 2026
• Position Type: Full-time
• Job Category: Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Job Description

JOB GOAL: The Special Education Teacher Assistant will work with students with disabilities under the direction and supervision of certified personnel to assist students in reaching their goals as indicated on their IEPs.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Assist in implementing IEP goals.
• Carry out small group instruction and assist in one‑on‑one instruction as needed.
• Assist teachers and therapists in maintaining appropriate data and records.
• Support the continuous implementation of skills and goals associated with students’ OT, SLP and PT needs.
• Carry out and maintain computer skills and communication devices for students.
• Implement equipment, sensory, mobility, behavior plans and self‑care plans (toileting) per students’ needs; physical ability to assist in lifting students for positioning, changing, toileting, etc. is essential.

Job Requirements

REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to demonstrate sound decision‑making capabilities consistent with established school policies and procedures.
• Ability to follow instructions provided by school administrators and assigned staff.
• Ability to demonstrate familiarity with state and district established rules and regulations governing the education of students including students with disabilities.
• Ability to provide direct academic, behavioral, and self‑help support to students in a regular and special education classroom.
• Ability to reproduce and maintain files of learning materials using current technology.
• Ability to lift, transfer, feed and toilet students, when necessary.
• Ability to integrate student IEP goals, including OT, PT, S/L goals, into daily curriculum.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Mobility and agility required.
• Keep all appropriate certification requirements current.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Valid RI Paraprofessional Certification.
• Documentation of a clear BCI/FBI report.
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent and/or School Committee may find appropriate.

Contact Information

• Leslie Brow, Director of Student Services
• Oliphant School
• 26 Oliphant Lane
• Middletown, Rhode Island 02842
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]