Paraeducator - Frenchtown Elementary School

Para educator
- Frenchtown Elementary School

East Greenwich Frenchtown School
- East Greenwich, Rhode Island

East Greenwich Public Schools is seeking applications for Building Paraprofessionals working in individual assignments. Functions as part of the instructional team to assist the teacher in the achievement of classroom objectives. Assists teachers in the instruction and reinforcement of instruction of all students, including those who have been identified with disabilities, individually and in small groups. Works with individual students or small groups of students to reinforce learning of material or skills initially introduced by the teacher.

May assist the teacher in the classroom in the review, make-up, or continuous learning activities for a student or small group of students according to procedures established by the teacher. May assist the teacher in the instruction of students with identified disabilities. Provides routine clerical support to teachers. In accordance with the collective bargaining agreement, monitors and supervises students and/or continues lessons during short-term teacher absences.

Serves as the chief source of information and assistance to any substitute teacher assigned in the absence of the regular teacher. Maintains a high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality of information. Under the direction of the building principal, supervises students during play periods, lunch periods, detention, and during student arrival and dismissal. Operates all office equipment as required. Successfully completes required job-related training.

Assists the teacher in maintaining a safe and orderly learning environment. Takes appropriate action when behavior becomes disruptive, uncontrollable, or harmful to the child or others. Assists in the planning of IEPs under the supervision of the teacher. Functions as a member of the IEP team by attending and participating in IEP meetings. Other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the building principal.

• Para Pro or Associate's Degree or higher with completed coursework evidencing Reading, Writing and Math Skills. Teacher Assistant certification CPI or Safety Care Training preferred Should have experience, and knowledge of how best to support children on the spectrum, be able to follow an inclusion plan, experience in a self-contained setting, and the ability to interact with several teachers and related service professions throughout the school day.
• At least 1 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• Associate degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Thank you for applying to East Greenwich Schools.

PLEASE NOTE:

You MUST hold a Rhode Island Praxis Certification or have an Associate's degree. Only COMPLETE School Spring applications will be considered. If selected for hire, the following requirements must be presented in person to East Greenwich Public Schools: A copy of your Praxis certificate or Associate's degree A current national criminal background check with fingerprints A tuberculosis test with a negative result Proper identification for completion of an I-9 and a W-4 Prior to employment, each school employee shall file with the Superintendent of Schools, a report from a licensed physician that such person is free from tuberculosis based on a physical examination and negative Mantoux (PPD) tuberculin skin test.

PLEASE NOTE:

This application will be kept on file for the current school year ONLY. A new School Spring application, along with updated documentation MUST be submitted at the beginning of each school year to be active on our list.

• Neil Marcaccio, Director of Student Services/MTSS Coordinator
• 111 Peirce Street
• East Greenwich, Rhode Island 02818
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