Special Education Teaching Assistant - Mon-Fri, $24-$25/hr

Arbor Associates, Inc.; Warwick (RI); On-site; USD 33,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

STD/LTD/AD&D

Sick time

Job summary

Arbor Associates is seeking a Teaching Assistant/Paraprofessional in Warwick, RI to support students in a specialized classroom. The role runs Monday through Friday during school hours, 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., focusing on academic, behavioral, and daily living goals under the teacher's guidance.

The position offers a full school-year commitment with potential extension, no nights or weekends, and access to training and certification opportunities to advance professionally.

Responsibilities

• Support students academically, behaviorally, and with self-help skills in a special education classroom, following the teacher's direction
• Work with students individually and in small groups, carrying out IEP goals, including OT, PT, and speech/language goals
• Supervise students and keep them safe during recess, lunch, bus arrival and departure, and community outings
• Record and report student behavior and performance data as directed by the teacher
• Use calm, positive strategies from each student's Behavioral Support Plan, including supporting students in a time-out area and helping them rejoin the group

Job description

Arbor Associates is seeking a Teaching Assistant/Paraprofessional in Warwick, RI to support students in a specialized classroom. The role runs Monday through Friday during school hours, 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., focusing on academic, behavioral, and daily living goals under the teacher's guidance.

The position offers a full school-year commitment with potential extension, no nights or weekends, and access to training and certification opportunities to advance professionally.