Substitute Paraprofessional

Dunns Corner Elementary; Westerly (RI); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Dunns Corner Elementary in Westerly, RI is seeking a Substitute Paraprofessional for an anticipated 3–4 month assignment. The role focuses on supporting instructional activities, assisting students, and ensuring a safe classroom environment.

Starting date is Nov 19, 2026. Compensation is $17.10 per hour, with a 35-hour workweek. Requires ParaPro certification or equivalent education and a background check; must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Qualifications

• 1 year experience preferred.
• Substitute teacher assistant programs require ParaPro certification or higher education with ParaPro.
• Must be able to lift up to 45 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Assist classroom instruction and support instructional goals.
• Organize students for effective instruction and ensure safety.
• Follow directions and maintain positive relationships with staff and students.
• Maintain classroom management and report injuries or incidents promptly.

Skills

1 year experience

Education

ParaPro Certification

Associates degree + ParaPro

Bachelors degree + ParaPro

Job description

Job Description

Job Title: Substitute Paraprofessional - Anticipated 3-4 months

Location: Dunn's Corners School

Class Title: Non Exempt - Non Union

Effective Date: 11/19/2026

Starting Date: Nov 19, 2026

Salary Range: $17.10 /Hr

Hours per week: 35

Job Summary: Provide support to the educational process with specific focus on instructional and classroom assistance.

Responsibilities

• Manage student learning in accordance with the goals of the District.
• Implement lesson plans, while ensuring the integrity of academic time and in a manner which motivates students to learn and participate.
• Organize students for effective instruction.
• Ensure the adequate supervision to assure health, welfare, and safety of all students.
• Must be able to follow oral and written directions and have the ability to establish effective working relationships with staff and students.
• Ability to maintain effective classroom management strategies.
• Report all student injuries, accidents, illnesses, and discipline problems to the appropriate authority immediately or as soon as is reasonably possible.
• Perform all other related duties as assigned by building administrator(s) in accordance with District policies and practices.

Qualifications

• Experience:
  • At least 1 year of relevant experience preferred
• Education:
  • Substitute teacher assistant positions require of the following: Teacher Assistant Training Program Certification with Qualifying Para Pro Assessment test results OR Associates degree along with teacher assistant training certification OR Bachelors degree along with teacher assistant training certification
• Physical Requirements:
  • Walk, climb stairs, bend and lift up to 45lbs.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States
• Must provide a current national background check without disqualifying results at time of hire.

Position Type

Full-Time

Salary

$17.10 to $17.10 Per Hour

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Human Resources
• 23 Highland Avenue
• Westerly, Rhode Island 02891
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]