Paraprofessional; CLA)

Coventry Public Schools of RI Hopkins Hill Elementary
- Coventry, Rhode Island Open in Google Maps

Coventry Public Schools of RI Hopkins Hill Elementary
- Coventry, Rhode Island Open in Google Maps

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

Coventry Public Schools is seeking to hire a 7 hr/day Paraprofessional for the CLA Program

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.

• Prior experience working in a comparable position preferred.
• 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‑scalation 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 effectively with children who may exhibit emotional distress or challenging behaviors, including 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

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