About this role
Responsible For:
Supporting the academic, behavioral, social-emotional, and developmental needs of students across the school community as assigned.
Demonstrating flexibility in supporting classrooms, students, and instructional programs based on school needs.
Maintaining positive work habits.
Performing duties efficiently and productively.
Maintaining and/or upgrading skills.
Maintaining personal qualities appropriate for assigned job.
PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
The following performance standards and indicators further define the job responsibilities of a paraprofessional:
A. Work Habits
Maintains regular attendance and adheres to assigned work hours and daily schedules.
Demonstrates reliability, flexibility, and responsiveness to changing student and school needs.
Demonstrates knowledge about rules governing the aide position.
Adjusts to work assignments and/or schedule changes.
Collaborates effectively with teachers and school staff to ensure continuity of student support across classrooms and grade levels.
B. Performance
Assists with supervising students and providing individual and small-group instructional support under the direction of a teacher.
Supports the implementation of classroom instruction, routines, behavioral expectations, and learning activities.
Demonstrates the ability to plan, prioritize, and complete assigned responsibilities effectively and professionally.
Maintains confidentiality regarding student, staff, and school information.
Demonstrates competence in supporting assigned instructional content, developmental levels, and student learning needs.
Assists with record keeping, preparation of instructional materials, and routine clerical responsibilities related to student programs and classroom operations.
Demonstrates a warm, patient, and supportive attitude toward children while fostering safe, inclusive, and developmentally appropriate learning environments.
Maintains cooperative and professional working relationships with administrators, teachers, staff, students, families, and the school community.
Supports positive student behavior, engagement, transitions, and social-emotional development, particularly in early childhood and elementary settings.
Assists with student supervision during classroom and school-based activities, including hallways, cafeterias, playgrounds, arrival/dismissal, and field trips, as assigned.
Demonstrates flexibility in supporting multiple classrooms, grade levels, student groups, and operational needs within the school setting.
High School Diploma and RI Teacher Assistant Certification; OR
Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree with coursework in education, child development, or a related field.
Experience working with elementary-aged children, particularly in Pre-K–2 settings, preferred.
Bilingual and multilingual candidates strongly encouraged to apply; fluency in languages reflective of the school community preferred.
Demonstrated ability to build positive relationships with students, families, and staff from diverse backgrounds.
Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively, flexibly, and responsively within a school-based team environment.
Experience supporting early literacy, social-emotional development, and positive student behavior preferred.