Special Education Teacher Assistant Transition Academy

Johnston Public Schools Johnston Senior High School - Johnston, Rhode Island Open in Google Maps

Job : 5942518

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Sep 28, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

JOB DESCRIPTION

General Description of Duties:

The position requires paraprofessional work of an instructional, therapeutic nature, or personal nature in an educational setting with individuals or with small groups of students, with moderate to severe disabilities who have developmental, cognitive, learning, physical and/or social-emotional disabilities.

An employee in this classification is responsible for working with the teacher or supervisor to assist in the design, implementation, and evaluation of program activities to ensure high levels of learning and performance for students. Work involves the development of an effective personal relationship with children. An employee is provided with specific instructions, and is under the direct supervision of a classroom teacher or other appropriate certified professional staff.

This position requires a desire and ability to work with students across various domains that include assisting students to learn and apply academic skills, self-help skills, communication skills, mobility skills, socialization skills, self-regulatory skills, and positive behavioral interaction skills. This position may require the individual to work closely and collegially with a team of professionals and therapists in a flexible and cooperative manner, putting the needs of the students first.

This work involves the development of effective relationships with both the students and other adults working within the classroom. This may require an unusual amount of patience, consistency, flexibility, tolerance and empathy on the part of the employee. This work may require the performance of various instructional and therapeutic duties that may be unique to the student and/or the classroom.

These duties, although specialized, can be learned on the job and will be monitored and supervised by the appropriate certified personnel.

Immediate Supervisor:

Classroom Teacher / Building Principal and/or Building Assistant Principal

• Adheres to the policies and related directives of the Johnston Public Schools;
• Promotes the attainment of the District’s Mission, Vision, and Strategic Plan;
• Maintains effective professional communication and collaborations with classroom teachers;
• Assists the classroom teacher with reinforcement of curriculum in all core areas;
• Works with students on an individual basis or in small groups;
• Assists the classroom teacher in bringing the student’s achievement standards to proficiency levels;
• Assists the classroom teacher in monitoring/evaluating student achievement/classroom performance;
• Corrects students’ work when the teacher provides an answer key;
• Monitors behavior management and disciplinary plans developed by the teacher, and keeps accurate records in relation to such plans;
• Interacts with students in a developmentally appropriate and positive manner;
• Supports a learning environment that encourages appropriate standards of behavior, positive social interaction, active engagement in learning, and self-motivation;
• Exhibits knowledge of and implements health, safety, and emergency procedures of the learning environment;
• Copies students’ paperwork as needed;
• Provides support by setting up work area, displays, bulletin boards, operating equipment and distributing and collecting papers, supplies, and materials;
• Assists on field trips when educationally necessary and approved;
• Performs other duties within the building such as recess, skills,…