Teacher Assistant for Central Falls School District

Central Falls School District; Central Falls (RI); On-site; USD 27,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Central Falls School District is seeking a compassionate Certified Teacher Assistant for Veterans Memorial Elementary School for the 26/27 school year. This 10-month paraprofessional position supports teachers, assists in small groups, and helps maintain a safe, positive learning environment.

The candidate must meet district requirements and be ready to start immediately, with a strong emphasis on equity, empowerment, and excellence in instruction.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma and required degree and/or passing ParaPro Assessment and Teacher Assistant Training Program.
• Experience in an educational environment with similar-aged students preferred.
• Experience working with individuals with disabilities preferred.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) highly preferred.
• Crisis Prevention Intervention Certification required.
• Fit for Duty assessment before onboarding.

Responsibilities

• Assist teachers in the daily functioning of the classroom.
• Assist in individual, small group, and class activities under the direction of the classroom teacher.
• Ensure health, welfare, and safety of all students.
• Assist with care of students during transfers for those with physical/developmental impairments.
• Assist with meals, dressing, health, hygiene, and toileting as needed.
• Prepare materials and equipment for classroom instruction; assist with adaptive equipment/programs.
• May assist in parental contact and community relations for specific students.
• Support other children in the assigned classroom as needed.
• Log time worked and absences via the employee portal daily.
• Interact with staff, parents, students, and others outside the school system.
• Assist principal and classroom teacher in administrative, supervisory, clerical duties.

Skills

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Communication skills

Computer literacy

Education

High School Diploma

ParaPro Assessment

Teacher Assistant Training Program

Job description

Teacher Assistant for Central Falls School District

Central Falls School District Veteran's Memorial Elementary School - Central Falls, Rhode Island Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5960554

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Oct 14, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

The Central Falls School District is seeking to hire a compassionate and dedicated Certified Teacher Assistant for Veterans Memorial Elementary School for the 26/27 school year. The ideal candidate is one who meets all requirements and is familiar with curriculum standards for the grade level or grade span. This is a Council 94 (non-certified union) 10-month position.

Paraprofessionals are expected to carry out the District’s core values of EQUITY, EMPOWERMENT, and EXCELLENCE as they work towards building relationships with students/colleagues, supporting personalized and high-quality instruction, cultivating strong partnerships with our families and community, and meeting all position expectations and District policies. Certified paraprofessionals are expected to abide by, and follow the guidance set out by the Rhode Island Department of Education and the CFSD/Council 94 collective bargaining agreement policies and procedures. Guided by the District’s Strategic Plan, we strive to prepare all students for success!

Responsibilities/Duties

• Assist teachers in the daily functioning of the classroom.
• Assist in the provision of individual, small group, and class activities and any provisions of instruction for the assigned student under the direction of the classroom teacher.
• Ensure adequate supervision to ensure the health, welfare, and safety of all students.
• Assist teacher/school nurse in the individual care of student(s) towards independence, due to physical/developmental impairment during transfers at the beginning of, during, and at the end of the school day.
• Assistance with eating at all meals and snacks times, assisting with dressing, assisting with health, hygiene, toileting as needed.
• Assist teacher in preparing materials and equipment for classroom instruction as needed for the student assigned. This includes assistance with any adaptive equipment or programs.
• As requested by the classroom teacher only, may assist in parental contact and community relations with specific students assigned.
• Responsible for supporting other children in the assigned classroom as needed.
• Complete daily Medicaid PCA logs (cover for PCA when necessary and submit PCA log)
• Interact effectively with staff, parents, students, and persons outside of the school system.
• Assist principal and classroom teacher as directed in administrative, supervisory, clerical, and housekeeping duties.
• Ability to adapt to unexpected interruptions of the daily work pattern which may mean being assigned to another school.
• Demonstrate skills in computer literacy.
• Work with minimum supervision.
• Maintain and respect the confidentiality of student and school personnel information by not speaking about what is observed within the school when outside of work. This includes social media.
• Comply with and support all school and District regulations and policies.
• Follow oral and written directions and establish effective working relationships with staff and students.
• Report all student injuries, accidents, illnesses, and discipline problems to the appropriate authority immediately or as soon as is reasonably possible.
• Report all self-accidents, incidents, and injuries to the school administration and nurse immediately; and to the Human Capital office by filling out an Accident/Incident form through the employee portal.
• Assist with classroom activities by providing physical support, prompting, and adaptation as needed.
• Ensure student safety during transitions, field trips, lunch, and recess. This includes indoor and outdoor.
• Logging their time worked by the end of the day every day, and all absences no later than 6:30 am; both through the employee portal.
• Perform all other related duties as assigned by the building administrator(s) in accordance with district policies and practices.

Position Type: Full-time

Job Categories:

Student Services > Pupil Personnel Worker

Welcome to Veteran's Memorial Elementary School

SCHOOL’S MISSIONTHE MISSION OF VETERANS MEMORIAL ELEMENTARY IS TO EMPOWER EACH STUDENT TO BECOME A LIFELONG LEARNER BY PROVIDING A SAFE AND SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENT THAT PROMOTES SELF-DISCIPLINE, MOTIVATION AND EXCELLENCE IN LEARNING.

Job Requirements

• Qualifications:
  High School Diploma and required degree and/or passing ParaPro Assessment and Teacher Assistant Training Program.
  Experience in an educational environment working with similar-aged students is preferred.
  Experience working with individuals with disabilities preferred.
  Bilingual (English/Spanish) is highly preferred.
  Current Crisis Prevention Intervention Certification.
  Capacity to support teachers by participating in instructional opportunities.
  Effective oral and written communication skills.
  Required to meet a “Fit for Duty” assessment conducted by a district-approved medical professional before the onboarding process.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Chris Chalk , Human Capital Information Specialist
• 934 Dexter Street - Second Floor
• Central Falls, Rhode Island 02863
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]