Teacher Assistant

Young World Physical Education; Rumford (RI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The Wolf School in East Providence, RI is seeking a Classroom Teacher Assistant to support teachers and therapists in delivering a modified, therapeutically guided curriculum to students in grades K-8 with learning differences. You will greet students, assist with lesson materials, track progress, support small groups, and help coordinate field trips and classroom operations.

This role emphasizes teamwork, flexibility, and strong communication with families and staff.

Qualifications

• At least 3 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• Bachelor degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with and support classroom teacher, occupational therapist, and speech pathologist to implement lesson plans related to the curriculum.
• Greet students in the morning and take daily attendance of all students.
• Create and/or produce classroom materials based on curriculum needs.
• Assist team with documenting individual student progress to team members.
• Support classroom team by managing small groups and providing direct instruction.
• Provide support to art/music teacher and assist with classroom management during lesson.
• Help develop and implement classroom behavior protocols and academic plans.
• Read files on particular students and keep up to date with new information.
• Assist with writing weekly newsletters and classroom website.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Teamwork

Adaptability

Technology literacy

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Teacher Assistant

The Wolf School The Wolf School - East Providence, Rhode Island Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5869164
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Aug 04, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 25, 2026

Job Description

The Wolf School, an innovative independent lower and middle school for children with multiple learning challenges, is currently recruiting a classroom teacher assistant.

History of the Wolf School

The Wolf School, a small independent day school in East Providence, Rhode Island, was founded in 1999 to provide a unique educational environment for children with multiple learning differences in grades K-8. The goal was to create a school that would provide children with opportunity to reach their full academic and social potential. The founding members of the Board, including educators, clinical specialists, and a family, created a model that emphasizes the development of core grade level skills taught through a therapeutically guided curriculum. As a result, our students make significant gains academically and socially.

General Statement of duties and responsibilities:

Work with students in various settings, implement a modified, therapeutically guided curriculum, coordinate with team members to facilitate day to day operations of the classroom.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with and support classroom teacher, occupational therapist, and speech pathologist to implement lesson plans related to the curriculum (academic areas, MTL, PE)
• Greet students in the morning and take daily attendance of all students
• Create and/or produce classroom materials based on curriculum needs (laminating, copying, ordering, etc.)
• Assist team with documenting individual student progress (written, verbal) to team members (correct papers/quizzes/tests)
• Support classroom team by managing small groups and providing direct instruction under guidance of classroom teacher and team clinicians (if a team member is absent, act in their place if necessary)
• Provide support to art/music teacher and assist with classroom management during lesson (as needed basis)
• Help develop and implement classroom positive behavior protocol and/or academic plans for classroom and/or individual students (carry out classroom management system)
• Read files on particular students and keep up to date with new information (parent conferences, report cards, evaluations)
• Assist classroom teacher with writing weekly newsletter and classroom website
• Communicate with families on an as needed basis with support from team members
• Accompany students to horseback riding (once per week) - plan lessons for riding groups on a weekly basis (if assigned)
• Co-lead morning meeting at least twice per week
• Lunch/recess/snack coverage throughout the week (possibly school wide)
• Coordinate curriculum based field trips for each classroom team you are assigned
• Attend staff meeting weekly
• Meet with supervisor at least two times per semester or on an as needed basis
• Attend workshops/seminars to address professional development needs
• Support classroom documentation and data collection as needed
• Other duties as assigned

Skills/Abilities:

• Proficiency with basic computer skills; comfortable with technology, interested in learning new programs, and able to guide students with assistive tech as needed
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to establish rapport with special needs students
• Ability to work on a team
• Ability to be flexible and take initiative
• Open to giving and receiving feedback
• Passion for researching and learning new teaching practices
• Understand and respect human differences and support multicultural education
• Strong technology literacy
• Maintain an attitude that encourages teamwork & personal responsibility

Please email or mail resumes to:

Lauren Duffy Karlsson
Director of Special Education
The Wolf School
215 Ferris Avenue
East Providence, RI 02916

[e-mail]

www.thewolfschool.org

Position Type: Full-time

Job Categories:

Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Job Requirements

• Please provide a cover letter/letter of interest in email.
• At least 3 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• Bachelor degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Lauren D Karlsson
• 215 Ferris Avenue
• East Providence, Rhode Island 02916
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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