SUBSTITUTE PARAPROFESSIONALS 25/26 School Year

Smithfield Police Department; Smithfield (RI); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Smithfield Public Schools in Smithfield, Rhode Island seek substitute paraprofessionals for the 2025-2026 school year. Positions are part-time with the possibility to work as many days as available, up to 28 hours per week depending on district needs.

Experience is preferred but not required. Applicants should submit documents to the Administration Office at 49 Farnum Pike, Smithfield, RI 02917; forms cannot be emailed. Starting date is immediately.

Qualifications

• Teacher Assistant Training Program Certification with Qualifying Para Pro Assessment test results.
• Associates degree plus teacher assistant training certification.
• Bachelor's degree plus teacher assistant training certification.
• Any degree with childcare coursework; certification may not be needed.

Skills

Teacher Assistant Training

Para Pro Assessment

Education

Associates degree with certification

Bachelors degree with certification

Any degree with childcare coursework

Job description

SUBSTITUTE PARAPROFESSIONALS 25/26 School Year

Smithfield Public Schools Smithfield Public Schools - Smithfield, Rhode Island Open in Google Maps

SUBSTITUTE PARAPROFESSIONALS 25/26 School Year

Smithfield Public Schools Smithfield Public Schools - Smithfield, Rhode Island Open in Google Maps

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

Job Details

Job ID: 5403296
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Oct 10, 2025 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Substitute paraprofessionals (teacher assistants) positions available with the Smithfield Public Schools for the 2025-2026 School Year.

Experience is preferred, but not required.

DON'T HAVE A TEACHER ASSISTANT CERTIFICATION? Find more information: RI Department of Education Teacher Assistant Training Information

Applicants can work as many or as few days as positions allow and depending upon job availability as needed within the district, with a maximum of 28 hours.

Incomplete applications will not be accepted.


Position Type: Part-time
Job Categories:

Substitute > Substitute: Paraprofessional

Welcome to Smithfield Public Schools

Smithfield is a suburb located 10 miles northwest of Providence. Smithfield Public Schools serves over 2,200 students in Pre K-12 in 5 schools: Smithfield High School, Gallagher Middle School, and 3 elementary schools.Our promise:Every student will be prepared for continued learning, career, and life.

Job Requirements

• 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
  OR
  Any degree with childcare coursework, (teacher assistant training certification not needed in this case)
  
  APPLICANTS:
  PLEASE PROCEED TO SUBMIT TO THE ADMINISTRATION OFFICE LOCATED AT 49 FARNUM PIKE SMITHFIELD, RI 02917 THE FOLLOWING:
  (no appointment is necessary to drop off the forms - forms cannot be emailed.)
  New substitute checklist of forms
  
• Printed current resume
  
• Printed & completed Federal W4 form that can be located at https://www.irs.gov/forms-pubs/about-form-w-4
  
• Printed & completed RI W-4 form that can be located at https://tax.ri.gov/forms/business-tax-forms/withholding-tax-forms
  
• Printed Federal I9 form that can be located at https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/document/forms/i-9.pdf
  NOTE: 2 FORMS OF IDENTIFICATION ARE REQUIRED to be submitted with the I9 form. Please see page 2 of the list of acceptable documents on the I9 form to avoid a delay of processing your application!
  
• Direct Deposit form (will be provided to you by the district)
NOTE: After you have applied on SchoolSpring, please follow the instructions above to submit the forms required to our office. You may drop off the forms to 49 Farnum Pike Smithfield anytime between 8:30 am and 3:00 pm Monday through Friday. Our office will process the applications in the order in which they have been received.



• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

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