Teacher Assistant - Special Education (SY 26-27) [One year position]

Roger Williams Middle School; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Roger Williams Middle School, part of Providence Public Schools in Providence, RI, seeks a one-year Teacher Assistant for Special Education (SY 26-27). The role supports students with diverse learning needs and collaborates with licensed staff to implement IEPs in inclusive settings.

The position reports to the Principal, may require bus monitoring, and offers eligibility to apply for other roles in subsequent years based on performance and certification. Salary is $20.71–$25.16 per hour.

Qualifications

• Supporting students with diverse learning needs.
• Assist with implementing IEPs and classroom activities.
• Foster positive relationships among students and staff.

Responsibilities

• Participate in daily and long-range lesson and activity planning.
• Conduct learning exercises with small groups of students.
• Guide students in developing positive relationships with peers and adults.
• Assist with supervision of pupils in classrooms, corridors, yards, and on field trips.
• Assist Pre-K through 5th grade students with toileting, dressing, feeding and self-care.

Skills

Special education support

Student engagement

Education

Associate’s degree

48 college credits

ParaPro passing score 461

RIDE Certification: Teacher Assistant Training

Job description

Teacher Assistant - Special Education (SY 26-27) [One year position]

Providence School District Roger Williams Middle School - Providence, Rhode Island Open in Google Maps

Teacher Assistant - Special Education (SY 26-27) [One year position]

Providence School District Roger Williams Middle School - Providence, Rhode Island Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Providence Public Schools

Job Details

Job ID: 5862711

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Jul 30, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

This is a one-year-only Teacher Assistant position. Employees are eligible to apply and interview for other positions and will be placed for the following school year in accordance with certification (if applicable) and the collective bargaining agreement.

Providence Public Schools District (PPSD) seeks an exceptional SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER ASSISTANT who is excited to join our community of teachers, students and stakeholders. This is an exciting opportunity for teacher assistants who seek a challenging yet rewarding experience.

We serve approximately 22,000 students at 37 elementary, middle, and high schools. Approximately 55% of students come from homes where English is not the primary language spoken. Combined, our students and families speak over 55 different languages and hail from 91 countries of origin. In PPSD, the teachers and teacher assistants set high expectations for academic achievement, provide equal access to differentiated instruction, and endeavor to close the achievement and opportunity gap among historically marginalized subgroups within the schools. PPSD is a great place for those who desire an environment that supports their creativity and ingenuity, and respects their credentials and abilities as a teacher and/or teacher assistant.

REPORTS TO: Principal

The Teacher Assistant reports directly to the Principal or designee and works under their guidance and supervision. This role maintains collaborative and professional relationships with all school staff while supporting students with diverse learning needs. Teacher Assistants may work in a variety of inclusive classroom settings, partnering with general and special educators to support the implementation of individualized education programs (IEPs), reinforce academic skills, and promote student engagement within the general education environment.

NOTE: The safety of school children is an important responsibility of the teacher assistant program. As such, please note that all teacher assistants MUST be available for bus monitoring assignments and will be paid in accordance with the additional hours worked.

**Contingent upon funding**

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

• Associate’s degree

OR

• 48 college credits

OR

• Passing score of 461 on the ParaPro Test

RIDE Certification Requirements:

• Teacher Assistant Training Program Certificate

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Participate in daily and long-range lesson and classroom activity planning.
• Conduct learning exercises with small groups of students.
• Guide students in developing positive relationships with peers and adults.
• Assisting with the supervision of pupils in the classroom, corridors, school yards, lavatories, cafeterias, etc. and on field trips.
• Assist Pre‑K through 5th grade students with toileting, dressing, feeding, positioning, and self‑care, which may include diaper changes. Alert the teacher to the special needs of individual students.
• Collecting and distributing educational materials.
• With teacher supervision, correct students’ work and prescribe additional work to remediate student’s weaknesses.
• Operating machines which duplicate or copy information for distribution to pupils.
• Assisting the teacher to meet the many personal and physical needs of the child.
• Under teacher supervision, participate in discipline procedures and prescribe consequences for student behavior.
• Assist teachers in devising special strategies for reinforcing behavior or academic skills based on a sympathetic understanding of individual students, their needs, interests, and abilities.
• Serve as the chief source of information and help to any substitute teacher assigned in the absence of the regular teacher.
• Commit to attend ongoing professional development sessions; such as those offered by RIDE, the Providence School Department, and Local Union 1033.
• Perform additional teacher assistant duties as requested.

EEO Statement

Providence Public Schools is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that is actively seeking to increase minority recruitment among its administrators and teaching staff. PSD does not discriminate on the basis of race, age, sex, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, color, disability or veteran status. All programs are open to all individuals, regardless of their race, age, sex, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, color, disability or veteran status.

Notice of E-Verify Participation and Right to Work

Providence Public School District participates in E-Verify . Federal law requires all participating employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. Please review the following posters for more information:

• Notice of E-Verify Participation (English/Spanish)
• IER Right to Work Poster (English/Spanish)

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $20.71 to $25.16 Per Hour

Job Categories:

Instructional Support > Individual Aide

Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Email: [e-mail]