Special Education Para @ Claiborne Pell Elementary

Special Education Para @ Claiborne Pell Elementary

Newport Public Schools Claiborne Pell Elementary School – Newport, Rhode Island

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Final date to receive applications:
Posted until filled

Posted:
May 20, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date:
Immediately

Position:
Special Education Para

Location:

Pell Elementary

Reports To:

Principal and/or designee/ Director of Student Services

Job Description:

The Building-Based Special Education Paraprofessional supports students with disabilities including assisting with academic instruction, behavioral support, and personal care needs, as well as helping to implement IEPs.

• High school or general equivalency diploma.
• Meet one of the following three requirements:
• Completed at least two years (48 credits) of study at an institution of higher education; or
• Obtained an associate’s degree or higher; or
• Met a rigorous standard of quality and can demonstrate through a formal state or local academic assessment: knowledge and ability to assist in instructing reading, writing, and mathematics; or reading, writing, and mathematics readiness.
• Successful completion of a Teacher Assistant Training Program or its equivalent approved by the RI Department of Education (RIDE) and other requirements as promulgated by RIDE.
• Required stamina, enthusiasm, and ability to work directly with students, including, but not limited to, lifting, transferring, and restraining.
• Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues and professionals concerning the progress and needs of the students.
• Demonstrated ability to perform the responsibilities below as evidenced by educational and work-related experiences, previous employment, and the interview process.
• Bilingual preferred.
• Additional training may be required if deemed necessary for the position, including, but not limited to, positions involving students with autism spectrum disorders.
• Any such alternatives to the above qualifications as the committee may deem acceptable and appropriate.

• Assists the teacher in devising special strategies for reinforcing material or skills based on a sympathetic understanding of the individual student’s needs, interests, and abilities.
• Assists with the supervision of students during emergency drills, assemblies, play periods, field trips, and other activities.
• Helps students master equipment or instructional materials assigned by the teacher.
• Assists with personal health needs (may include, but not limited to, toileting, feeding, dressing) as required.
• Maintains the same high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about students as is expected for all staff.
• Provides clerical assistance to the teacher for required reports.
• Performs other duties as may be assigned by the Administrator.

Walking, jumping, running, balancing, climbing, crawling, standing, turning, stooping, crouching, kneeling, sitting, reaching, lifting, carrying, throwing, pushing, handling, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing, color vision, depth perception, pulling, and grasping.

In accordance with the Local 841 contract
- Para-Educators Appendix

C. 32.5 hours per week. ½ hour unpaid lunch.

10 month position.

Hours:

8:15am-3:15pm.

Applicants apply through

Applicants are not to approach members of the Newport School Committee. Individual contact between applicants and School Committee members may constitute grounds for disqualifying an application.

Upon a conditional offer of employment, you will be asked to provide:

• Candace Andrade , Director of Student Services
• 109 Old Fort Road
• Newport, Rhode Island 02840
• Phone:
• Email:

Providing Students Opportunities and Access to the World Through Quality Education.

AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.

The Newport School Department does not discriminate on the basis of race, age, sex, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, color, disability or veteran status.

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required