Substitute Paraprofessional

Cumberland School Department; Cumberland (RI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Cumberland School Department in Cumberland, Rhode Island is seeking a Substitute Paraprofessional to support classroom teachers and students.

Responsibilities include assisting with classroom duties, supervising during lunch and recess, and helping move students between locations; perform other duties as assigned by the teacher, administrator, or Superintendent. Willingness for PD and Safety Care training is expected; experience with behavioral supports is preferred.

Qualifications

• Completion of a RI Department of Education approved Teacher Assistant training program.
• Associates or higher degree and coursework aligned with teacher assistant standards.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in classroom duties under the supervision of the classroom teacher.
• Assist and supervise students during lunch and recess.
• Assist students in moving to different locations within the school building.

Skills

Classroom assistance

Team collaboration

Willingness for professional dev

Education

Teacher Assistant Pre-Employment Training Program (RI DOE)

Associate or higher degree

Job description

Substitute Paraprofessional

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This job is also posted in Rhode Island State DOE Consortium Job Board

Job Details

• Job ID: 5853055
• Application Deadline: Posted until filled
• Posted: Jul 27, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)
• Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

• Assist in classroom duties under the supervision of the classroom teacher
• Assist and supervise students during lunch and recess
• Assist students in moving to different locations within the school building (ie: bathroom)
• Other duties as may be assigned by the classroom teacher, building administrator and/or the Superintendent of Schools.

Willingness to attend Professional development to enhance skills in this area as needed, willingness to be Safety Care trained and able to work cooperatively as a member of a classroom team of professionals. Knowledge of and experience with behavioral and emotional supports preferred.

Position Type: Full-time

Job Categories:

• Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Welcome to Cumberland School Department

Cumberland School Department is an outstanding public school system committed to rigorous academic learning outcomes for all of our students. In a nutshell, we believe that it is our responsibility to meet the needs of “100% of our students, 100% of the time.” One of our most effective strategies for meeting this high standard of excellence is to recruit and hire exceptional teaching, administrative and support professionals.The Town of Cumberland is a beautiful suburban community located in the northeast quadrant of Rhode Island. We serve a diverse student population of approximately 5,000 students in preschool through grade twelve in eight schools, including a comprehensive high school that has recently been transformed into a state‑of‑the‑art learning facility through the generosity of our community. The Cumberland High School campus now includes a teaching area devoted to the Fine and Performing Arts, a Wellness Center, and a new Science and Technology Wing.Cumberland is recognized for many unique programs including a service‑learning program, established in 1997, that is the cornerstone of our newly revised diploma system; the Dunn Literacy Initiative, a ground‑breaking relationship with the Dunn Institute which provides professional development in reading to all elementary teachers; and a district‑wide approach to the consistent implementation of school and classroom management known as Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS). As a member of the Cumberland Public Schools, you will have an opportunity to take part in these exciting initiatives, and many more!

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Cumberland Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, race, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, color or disability in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. (An Equal Opportunity Affiliated Action Employer)

Job Requirements

• Must have:

  Completion of a Teacher Assistant Pre‑Employment Training Program approved by the RI Department of Education (RIDE).

  Those with an associates degree or bachelors degree AND who have completed coursework or other training consistent with the teacher assistant program standards. It is a district's decision whether coursework or other training is consistent with the teacher assistant program standards.

  AND

  Meet one (1) of the following requirements:

  Successfully pass the ParaPro Assessment. OR

  Complete at least 2 years of study at an institution of higher education OR

  Obtain an associates or higher degree.

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Mindy Theroux , Human Resources Benefits Coordinator/Conf. Asst.
• 2602 Mendon Road
• Cumberland, Rhode Island 02864
• Phone: [phone] x320
• Fax: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]