Special Education Teacher Assistant: Ignite Learning

Young World Physical Education; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 29,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Providence Public Schools District (PPSD) seeks a dedicated Special Education Teacher Assistant to support students with diverse learning needs. You will work under the principal’s guidance in inclusive classrooms, implementing IEPs and reinforcing academic skills.

This role involves assisting with daily activities, supervising students, and collaborating with teachers to promote engagement and learning for Pre‑K through 5th grade. Teaching assistants may perform bus-monitoring duties as needed.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree, OR 48 college credits, OR ParaPro score of 461.
• RIDE Teacher Assistant Training Program Certificate is required.

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, hallways, yards, and on field trips.
• Aid Pre‑K through 5th grade students with toileting, dressing, feeding, positioning, and self‑care as needed.
• Correct students' work under supervision and assign additional work to remediate weaknesses.
• Support teachers in implementing individualized education programs (IEPs) and promoting student engagement.
• Attend ongoing professional development sessions.

Education

Associate’s degree

48 college credits

Passing score of 461 on the ParaPro Test

Teacher Assistant Training Program Certificate (RIDE)

Job description

Providence Public Schools District (PPSD) seeks a dedicated Special Education Teacher Assistant to support students with diverse learning needs. You will work under the principal’s guidance in inclusive classrooms, implementing IEPs and reinforcing academic skills.

This role involves assisting with daily activities, supervising students, and collaborating with teachers to promote engagement and learning for Pre‑K through 5th grade. Teaching assistants may perform bus-monitoring duties as needed.