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SUBSTITUTE Teacher Assistant(s) - $16.50/hr

Locations:
Exeter-West Greenwich Senior High School, Exeter-West Greenwich Junior High School, Lineham Preschool, Metcalf Elementary, Wawaloam Elementary School.

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

Job : 5710025

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: May 13, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

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. The employee assists a teacher in carrying out a daily education program, develops an effective personal relationship with children having special needs, and performs various instructional and clerical duties under the direct supervision of a classroom teacher or the Director of Special Services.

• Ability to deal with challenging behaviors
• Willingness to learn behavior management techniques
• Review and assist students with subject matter individually and/or in small groups
• Attend to personal needs/hygiene care of children (dressing, washing, feeding, toileting, etc.)
• Maintain safety of students in classroom and playground
• Relay observations about child’s skills/behavior and maintain data as requested
• Perform other duties as required

• Paraprofessional certificate
• High School Diploma or 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 adhere to prescribed classroom procedures
• Ability to restrain outbursts
• Valid driver’s license required
• Attend training as required by the school district

Only complete School Spring application packets with letter of intent (Cover Letter) will be considered. Do not send paper applications.

Required paperwork (to be completed before start date):

• Federal Withholding Form (W-4)
• BCI – Criminal Records Check (including fingerprints) addressed to EWG – bring the attached Consent and Disclaimer Form to your hometown police station
• Copy of your License and Social Security Cards
• EWG Medical History Form
• Teacher Assistant Training Program Certificate (required for permanent employment as a teacher assistant)
• 403(b) Notification form
• Confidentiality statement

• Jordan Votto, Director of Human Resources
• 940 Nooseneck Hill Road, West Greenwich, Rhode Island 02817
• Phone:
• Email: .ri.us