Teacher Assistant Floater Likeskills

West Warwick High School; West Warwick (RI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

West Warwick High School in West Warwick, RI is seeking a Teacher’s Assistant Floater – Lifeskills to support students with diverse needs, including those in special education. You will assist with instruction, daily living skills, supervision, and coverage across inclusive and specialized settings.

The role involves collaborating with staff to promote learning, independence, safety, and participation in school activities, including IEP meetings and professional development activities as

Qualifications

• Requires RIDE-approved training or approved exemption.
• Two years of college study or an associate degree preferred.
• Handle With Care training willingness required as a condition of employment.

Responsibilities

• Assist teachers with instructional activities and small-group instruction.
• Support students with special education needs in developing academic and life skills.
• Assist with classroom routines, assignments, and use of educational technology.
• Provide behavioral support and help implement behavioral management strategies.
• Support students with significant behavioral and emotional needs as directed by the teacher and administration.
• Assist with personal care activities (toileting, feeding, dressing) per individual needs.
• Assist students with mobility and physical support needs, including lifting when required.
• Support students in physical therapy and occupational therapy activities.
• Supervise students during transitions and non-instructional periods.

Skills

Instructional support

Paraprofessional

Collaboration with staff

Behavioral support strategies

Education

RIDE-approved training program

Two years of college study

Associate degree preferred

Job description

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Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Position Summary: The Teacher’s Assistant Floater – Lifeskills supports students with diverse learning, developmental, behavioral, and personal care needs, including those receiving special education services. The position assists with instruction, behavior, daily living skills, student supervision, and classroom coverage in inclusive and specialized settings, collaborating with school staff to promote student learning, independence, safety, and participation in school activities.

Performance Responsibilities

• Assist teachers in implementing instructional activities and reinforcing lessons through individual and small-group instruction.
• Support students with special education needs in developing academic, communication, social, organizational, and functional life skills.
• Assist students in following classroom routines, completing assignments, utilizing educational technology, and participating in school activities.
• Provide behavioral support and assist teachers in implementing established behavioral management strategies.
• Support students with significant behavioral and emotional needs, as directed by the teacher and school administration.
• Assist students with personal care activities, including toileting, diapering, feeding, dressing, and undressing, based on individual needs and levels of independence.
• Assist students with mobility and physical support needs, including lifting when required and appropriate training and safety procedures.
• Support students participating in physical therapy and occupational therapy activities under the direction of the teacher and/or qualified related service provider.
• Assist with student participation in pool or aquatics activities, including supervision and dressing and undressing routines, as assigned.

Prepare instructional materials, organize classroom resources, and perform basic clerical duties as needed.

Assist teachers with administering and scoring assessments, recording student progress, and maintaining appropriate educational records.

Supervise students during transitions, arrival, dismissal, lunch, and other non-instructional periods as assigned.

Provide classroom coverage and assistance in various instructional settings, including Lifeskills, special education, and general education environments, as directed.

Collaborate with teachers, special education staff, related service providers, and other Teacher Assistants to support student needs and educational goals.

Attend IEP meetings, staff meetings, and professional development activities when requested by the Building Principal or designee.

Communicate professionally with staff, students, and families as directed by the teacher or administration.

Maintain confidentiality regarding student records, educational needs, and personal information.

Perform other related duties as assigned by the Building Principal or designee.

Supervises and Evaluates

In coordination with the district evaluation coordinator, participate in the DEP process for teaching assistants.

Term Of Employment

Work year with salary as determined by the agreement between the West Warwick School Committee R.I. Council 94, AFSCME, AFL-CIO on behalf of West Warwick School Employees, local 3546.

The Teacher’s Assistant (PK–12) shall work 183 days per school year, with a 33-hour workweek over five days, beginning two days before the first day of school for students.

Evaluation

A performance evaluation will be completed by the Administrator as specified by the District Evaluation Committee and in accordance with the WWTA contract.

Job Details

Job ID: 5983330

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Nov 05, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Position Type: Full-time

Job Categories: Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Welcome to West Warwick High School

WWHS MissionThe mission of West Warwick High School is to create a caring learning community with rigorous academic and professional standards. These standards will provide students and staff with a safe and healthful, positive and personalized environment. The educational community will encourage mutual, lifelong learning so that all students and staff may achieve their full potential as productive, ethical and responsible members of the community.

Job Requirements

• Minimal Qualifications: RIDE-Approved Training: You must complete a Rhode Island Department of Education (RIDE)-approved Teacher Assistant training program, unless you qualify for an approved exemption. Education or Testing Requirement: You must meet ONE of the following: Pass the RIDE-approved ParaPathways test. Complete at least two years of college study. Have an associate degree or higher. Willingness to participate in Handle With Care training and implement approved practices is a condition of employment.
• At least 2 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• Associate degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

Contact Information

• Larissa Munoz , Human Resources Executive Assistant
• 10 Harris Avenue
• West Warwick, Rhode Island 02893
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• Email: [e-mail]