Anticipated Paraprofessional Strive program

Anticipated 7 hr/day Paraprofessional Strive program
- Interview Only

Coventry Public Schools of RI Western Coventry School
- Coventry, Rhode Island. Open in Google Maps

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

Job : 5854353

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Jul 27, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 24, 2026

Coventry Public Schools is seeking to hire a 7 hr/day Paraprofessional in the Strive program at Western Elementary School

Must hold a Teacher Assistant Certification and have passed a praxis exam OR have a teacher Assistant certification and Associates OR at least an Associates degree in education.

This is a union contracted 180 day position with compensation according to contract.

• 1.Prior experience working in a comparable position preferred.
• 2.Certified in Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI); if successful applicant is not currently CPI certified, training will be provided

• Experience with children who have emotional behavioral concerns preferred.
• Experience with de-escalation preferred.
• Ability to assist in transitioning students into the general education setting.
• Ability to collect and monitor data as part of a behavior plan.
• Ability to work with a diverse team of teachers.
• Ability to work in an environment with children who may have emotional and physical outbursts.

• As outlined in the standard Teacher Assistant job description.

Position Type: Full-time

Job Categories: Instructional Support >
Paraprofessional / IA

• At least 3 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• Associate degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

• Denise McIntire , Conf. Clerk HR
• Flat River Administrative Complex
• 1675 Flat River Road
• Coventry, Rhode Island 02816
• Phone:
• Fax:
• Email: mcint