SUBSTITUTE Teacher Assistant(s)- $16.50/hr

Young World Physical Education; West Greenwich (RI); On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Exeter-West Greenwich Regional School District is seeking substitute Teacher Assistants to support students with varying needs across multiple schools in West Greenwich, RI. The role includes assisting teachers, managing small groups, and helping with personal care in a respectful classroom setting.

The positions are part-time with a pay rate of $16 per hour. Candidates should have a Paraprofessional certificate or be willing to obtain one, plus a High School Diploma/GED.

Qualifications

• Paraprofessional certificate
• High School Diploma/GED
• Knowledge of modern educational practices and procedures
• Ability to work with children in a sensitive and effective manner
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions
• Ability to learn assigned duties readily and to adhere to prescribed classroom procedures
• Ability to restrain outbursts
• Valid driver’s license required
• Attend training as required by the school district

Responsibilities

• Deal with challenging behaviors
• Learn behavior management techniques
• Assist students with subject matter individually and/or in small groups
• Attend to personal needs/hygiene care of children as needed
• Maintain safety of students in classroom and playground
• Relay observations about child’s skills/behavior and maintain data as requested
• Perform other duties as required

Skills

Patience

Ability to work with children

Ability to follow instructions

Behaviour management awareness

Safety awareness in classroom

Education

Paraprofessional certificate

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

SUBSTITUTE Teacher Assistant(s)- $16.50/hr

Exeter-West Greenwich Regional School District

Exeter-West Greenwich Senior High School - West Greenwich, Rhode Island Open in Google Maps

Exeter-West Greenwich Junior High School - West Greenwich, Rhode Island Open in Google Maps

Lineham Preschool - West Greenwich, Rhode Island Open in Google Maps

Metcalf Elementary - Exeter, Rhode Island Open in Google Maps

Wawaloam Elementary School - Exeter, Rhode Island Open in Google Maps

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

Job Details

Job ID: 5859110

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Jul 29, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Sep 1, 2026

Job Description

REPORTS TO: Director of Special Services, Principal, and designated teachers

POSITION SUMMARY:

This is a paraprofessional work of an instructional and personal care nature in a classroom setting with individuals or small groups of students who have pronounced physical and/or emotional disabilities or are learning disabled. An employee in this class is responsible for assisting a teacher in carrying out a daily education program. Work involves the development of an effective personal relationship with children having special needs, which requires an unusual amount of patience, empathy and flexibility on the part of the assistant. Work requires assisting a teacher in various instructional duties and performing clerical duties according to established procedures which can be learned on the job. An employee is provided with specific instructions and is under the direct supervision of a classroom teacher or the Director of Special Services.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ability to deal with challenging behaviors
• Willingness to learn behavior management techniques
• Reviews and assists students with subject matter individually and/or in small groups
• May attend to personal needs/hygiene care of children (dressing, washing, feeding, toileting needs, etc.)
• Maintains safety of students in classroom and playground
• Relay observations about child’s skills/behavior and maintain any data as requested
• Performs other duties as required

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

• Paraprofessional certificate
• High School Diploma/GED
• Knowledge of modern educational practices and procedures
• Ability to work with children in a sensitive and effective manner
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions
• Ability to learn assigned duties readily and to adhere to prescribed classroom procedures
• Ability to restrain outbursts
• Valid driver’s license required
• Attend training as required by the school district

Position Type: Part-time

Salary: $16 Per Hour

Job Categories:

Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Substitute > Substitute: Paraprofessional

Welcome to Exeter-West Greenwich Senior High School, Exeter-West Greenwich Junior High School, Lineham Preschool, Metcalf Elementary, Wawaloam Elementary School

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Job Requirements

• Day to day substitute teacher assistant positions available district-wide Must have RIDE Teacher Assistant Certification.
• High School/Trade School degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Application Instructions

PLEASE NOTE:

• Only complete SchoolSpring application packets with letter of intent (Cover Letter) will be considered. Please do not send paper applications.

Welcome to the Exeter-West Greenwich Regional School District. If selected for hire, before you begin your employment as a Non-Certified Substitute Teacher you will need to complete/submit the following (Please visit our district website employment page to obtain the required additional paperwork):

• Federal Withholding Form (W-4)
• BCI – Criminal Records Check (including fingerprints) addressed to EWG– (Please bring the attached Criminal Records Check Consent and Disclaimer Form toyour hometown police station for processing)
• Copy of your License and Social Security Cards
• EWG Medical History Form -
• Teacher Assistant Training Program Certificate – (please call The Southern RICollaborative Teacher Assistant Training Program with any questions you may haveconcerning certification) This certificate is not a requirement for substituting in our district,but is required for permanent employment as a teacher assistant.
• 403 (b) Notification form
• Confidentiality statementOur Mission: Empowering Students: Dream…Reach…Succeed.

Contact Information

• Jordan Votto , Director of Human Resources
• 940 Nooseneck Hill Road
• West Greenwich, Rhode Island 02817
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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