Special Education Teacher Assistant ASL certification

Special Education Teacher Assistant with ASL certification

Starting Date: Aug 26, 2026

The Special Education Teacher Assistant will work with students with disabilities under the direction and supervision of certified personnel to assist students in reaching their goals as indicated on their Individual Education Plans (IEPs).

• Provide American Sign Language interpretation throughout the school day.
• Assist in implementing IEP goals.
• Carry out small group instruction and assist in one-on-one instruction as needed.
• Assist teachers and therapists in maintaining appropriate data and records.
• Support the continuous implementation of skills and goals associated with students’ occupational therapy, speech therapy and physical therapy needs.
• Carry out and maintain computer skills and communication devices for students.
• Implement equipment, sensory, mobility, behavior plans and self-care plans (toileting) per students’ needs. Physical ability to lift students for positioning, changing, toileting, etc. is essential.

• Position Type: Full-time
• Job Categories: Instructional Support >
  Paraprofessional / IA
• Job : 5767199
• Final date to receive applications: Jun 22, 2026 11:59 PM (UTC)
• Posted: Jun 08, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

• Applicant must be American Sign Language certified
• Ability to demonstrate sound decision‑making capabilities consistent with established school policies and procedures.
• Ability to follow instructions provided by school administrators and assigned staff.
• Ability to demonstrate familiarity with state and district rules and regulations governing the education of students with disabilities.
• Ability to provide direct academic, behavioral and self‑help support to students in a regular and special education classroom.
• Ability to reproduce and maintain files of learning materials using current technology.
• Ability to lift, transfer, feed and toilet students when necessary.
• Ability to integrate student IEP goals, including OT, PT, S/L goals, into daily curriculum.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Mobility and agility required.
• Keep all appropriate certification requirements current.
• Valid R.I. Paraprofessional Certification.
• Documentation of a clear BCI/FBI report.
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent and/or School Committee may find appropriate.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

• Leslie Brow , Director of Student Services
• Oliphant School, 26 Oliphant Lane, Middletown, Rhode Island 02842
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