Teacher Assistant - Hugh Cole

Bristol Warren Regional School District; Rhode Island; On-site; USD 27,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Bristol Warren Regional School District's Hugh Cole Elementary School in Warren, RI seeks a Teacher Assistant to support instructional activities and assist students with varied needs.

The role emphasizes safety, confidentiality, and compliance with state standards; duties include data recording, classroom support, and collaboration with teachers. Immediate start and full-time schedule offered.

Qualifications

• Must be 18+ years old and have a high school diploma or GED.
• Associate degree or higher preferred for advancement.
• Valid Registered Behavior Technician credential required (may be earned within 1 year).
• Complete 40 hours of training and background checks (state and national).
• Meet RI DOE Teacher Assistant Standards and hold a current TA certificate.

Responsibilities

• Assist teachers with instructional activities in classroom settings.
• Support students with diverse needs and behaviors in daily routines.
• Attend safety drills and crisis intervention as required.
• Maintain records and assist data collection related to student progress.
• Support a positive learning environment through teamwork with staff.

Skills

Confidentiality

Training completion

Student communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate degree or higher preferred

Registered Behavior Technician credential

TA certificate

Job description

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Teacher Assistant - Hugh Cole

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

Job Details

Job ID: 5372004
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Sep 11, 2025 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY AND REQUIREMENTS:

The position of Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) Paraprofessional assists teachers with instructional duties and helps to provide a safe learning environment for all students. The RBT Paraprofessional works in a classroom setting with a small group of students or individual students.
This position requires a desire and ability to work with students across various domains which include assisting students to learn and apply academic skills, self-help skills, communication skills, mobility skills, socialization skills, self-regulatory skills, and positive behavioral interaction skills.
Attendance is an essential function of all BWRSD positions.
Additional Requirements include the following:
Ability to participate in Safety Care Training and be part of Crisis Intervention and Physical Restraint Team
Ability to work with all 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 assist with lifting and/or assist with toileting
Ability to follow a toileting plan when one of the primary students' support personnel is absent
Additional training may be required if deemed necessary for the position
This position may require the individual to work closely and collegially with a team of professionals and support professionals in a flexible and cooperative manner, putting the needs of the students first. This work involves the development of effective relationships with both the students and other adults working within the classroom. This may require an unusual amount of patience, consistency, flexibility, tolerance and empathy on the part of the employee. This work may require the performance of various instructional and therapeutic duties that may be unique to the student and/or the classroom. These duties, although specialized, can be learned on the job whereby job embedded professional development may be provided via an outside consultant as determined by the administration.


ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Adheres to the policies of the Bristol Warren Regional School Department
Promotes the attainment of the District's mission, vision, and strategic plan
Assists in small group and individual instructional activities in the classroom such as social skills development and academic interventions
Follows teacher direction with regard to assisting/supporting other students within the classroom/building
Assists with data collection, maintains records and logs as assigned
Provides transitional support to students
Demonstrates knowledge of specific disabilities that are part of the IDEA
Assists in the implementation of replacement behaviors and reinforcements for students with behavior intervention plans.
Utilizes prompts and redirection strategies (i.e.: following routines, utilization of picture schedules and maintaining overall consistency in regard to responses/reactions to students). Attends to personal needs of children (dressing, washing, feeding, changing diapers) Demonstrates proficiency in essential computer and technology applications as required Prioritizes the needs and requests of students and teachers within the school setting and responds in a professional and efficient manner.
Supports student social emotional learning, able to implement behavior intervention plans developed by the team, and track data necessary for the implementation
Performs responsibilities unique to RBT Paraprofessionals who work with students who have developmental, cognitive, learning, physical and/or social-emotional disabilities.
Assists with the supervision of students during emergency drills, assemblies, play periods, field trips, and other activities, as needed.
Exhibits interpersonal skills of a collegial partner with other professionals in order to help
create and maintain a positive learning environment.
Other duties as assigned which may include reassignment to meet student needs

Position Type: Full-time
Job Categories:
Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Welcome to Hugh Cole Elementary School

The mission of the Hugh Cole School in partnership with our learning community is to nurture lifelong learners in a safe environment where students are empowered with the knowledge and skills to be successful in our increasingly complex world.

Job Requirements

• QUALIFICATIONS:
  
  Applicants must be 18 years of age or older
  Minimum, High School Diploma or GED; associate's degree or higher preferred
  Must maintain strictest standard of confidentiality
  Complete 40 hours of training
  Complete a criminal background check (State and National)
  Valid Registered Behavior Technician credential
  NOTE: If a candidate does not meet this criteria, they will be afforded one year
  from employment to earn the credential.
  Meet the Rhode Island Department of Education Teacher Assistant Standards to be employed as a paraprofessional in a Rhode Island public school district.
  Must have current TA certificate
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required