Exeter-West Greenwich Regional School District is hiring Teacher Assistants for the 2024-2025 School Year.
For consideration, please apply today at this link:
https://www.schoolspring.com/jobdetail?jobId=4685986
REPORTS TO: Director of Special Services, Principal, and designated teachers
POSITION SUMMARY:
This is a paraprofessional work of an instructional and personal care nature in a classroom setting with individuals or small groups of students who have pronounced physical and/or emotional disabilities or are learning disabled. An employee in this class is responsible for assisting a teacher in carrying out a daily education program. Work involves the development of an effective personal relationship with children having special needs, which requires an unusual amount of patience, empathy and flexibility on the part of the assistant. Work requires assisting a teacher in various instructional duties and performing clerical duties according to established procedures which can be learned on the job. An employee is provided with specific instructions and is under the direct supervision of a classroom teacher or the Director of Special Services.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Ability to deal with challenging behaviors
Willingness to learn behavior management techniques
Reviews and assists students with subject matter individually and/or in small groups
May attend to personal needs/hygiene care of children (dressing, washing, feeding, toileting needs, etc.)
- Maintains safety of students in classroom and playground
Relay observations about child’s skills/behavior and maintain any data as requested
Performs other duties as required
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
Paraprofessional certificate
High School Diploma/GED
Knowledge of modern educational practices and procedures
Ability to work with 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 restrain outbursts
Valid driver’s license required
Attend training as required by the school district
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $21.90 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
Grade levels:
- Elementary school
- High school
- Kindergarten
- Middle school
- Pre-Kindergarten
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
School type:
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
License/Certification:
- Teacher Assistant Certification/Paraprofessional (Required)
Work Location: In person