About this role
Lincoln Public Schools is seeking a part-time (19 3/4 hours per week) Teacher Assistant for the 2026-2027 school year at Central Elementary. 1. Complete the SchoolSpring application 2. Three letters of reference. Must have high school diploma, Associates Degree or Bachelor’s Degree Teacher Assistant Certification or higher Those who do not meet the minimum requirements listed below and wish to pursue a career as a Teacher Assistant, may visit the Rhode Island Department of Education's website to review qualifications and to enroll in an approved program today. If hired, please note that you will need to provide the following: 1. Nationwide fingerprinting BCI check results 2. Completed W4 3. Completed I9 form with supporting documentation
1.Be of good character; 2.Have a high school diploma or general equivalency diploma; 3.Completion of a Teacher Assistant Pre-Employment Training Program approved by the RI Department of Education (RIDE). Three (3) exceptions to this particular qualification: i.Those hired before January 1, 1999 ii.Those with certification as a TA in another state, iii.Those with an associates degree or bachelors degree AND who have completed coursework or other training consistent with the teacher assistant program standards. It is a district's decision whether coursework or other training is consistent with the teacher assistant program standards. 4.Meet one (1) of the following requirements: a.Successfully pass the ParaPro Assessment. OR b.Complete at least 2 years of study at an institution of higher education OR c.Obtain an associates or higher degree. Those who do not meet the minimum requirements listed below and wish to pursue a career as a Teacher Assistant, may visit the Rhode Island Department of Education's website to review qualifications and to enroll in an approved program today. The minimum qualifications listed above are required of all applicants for this position. Additional qualifications shall include but not be limited to the following: personal integrity; sense of humor, patience; ability to discern essentials; willingness to promote the general goals of the school district. Please attach 3 current references to the SchoolSpring application. The minimum qualifications listed above are required of all applicants for this position. Additional qualifications shall include, but not be limited to the following: personal integrity, sense of humor, patience, ability to discern essentials, willingness to promote the general goals of the school district.