General School Aide

Portsmouth School Department Melville Elementary School
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This job is also posted in Rhode Island State DOE Consortium Job Board

Job : 5963406

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Oct 17, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Title:

General School Aide
- Part-time Position

Reports To:

Building Principal

Work Year:
Day-to-day for school year (180 days); 9am - 1:30 or 10:40-3:30 pm daily

Directly Supervises: NA

Under general supervision, monitors student activities and behavior on the playground and during student lunch periods.

Monitors class during testing or brief absence of teacher; may assist teachers in classroom activities, assist nurse in general nurse's office duties and perform general clerical tasks.

Supervise children outside of the classroom as well as inside, i.e. cafeteria, the playground and in hallways.

Other duties as assigned.

• At least 2 years of relevant experience preferred
• High School/Trade School degree required
• Ability to work effectively with adults and students
• Citizenship, residency or work VISA in United States required

Position Type: Part-time

Salary: $16 Per Hour

Job Categories:
Support Staff >
Supervisory Aide

The Portsmouth School Department provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Any person who believes they may need reasonable accommodations should contact the Director of Human Resources.

Information pertaining to Title IX and how to file a report, including the Title IX Coordinator contact information and the PSD Title IX Policy, can be found on our website .

The Portsmouth School Department (PSD) comprises four (4) schools that serve approximately 2200 students and an administration building. Portsmouth High School is a comprehensive 9-12 high school, Portsmouth Middle School 5-8, Hathaway Elementary School K-4 and Melville Elementary School PreK-4. PSD employs approximately 340 staff members including teachers, administrators, counselors, nurses, and support staff including clerks, maintenance, custodians and paraprofessionals.

Portsmouth is a scenic town in Newport County, Rhode Island and is the second-oldest municipality in Rhode Island, after Providence. Portsmouth boasts a total area of 59.3 square miles, of which 23.2 square miles is land, including 4,000 acres of farmland and 36.1 square miles is water and 56 miles of coastline. Most of its land area lies on Aquidneck Island, which it shares with Middletown and Newport.

In addition, Portsmouth encompasses some smaller islands, including Prudence Island, Patience Island, Hope Island and Hog Island. With a population of 17,349 (2010 U.S. Census), the town has one of the most progressive farm preservation programs in New England. The local economy thrives on its boating industry including its five (5) marinas. Portsmouth is centrally located on the eastern seaboard between the major metropolitan areas of New York and Boston.

Situated close to interstate highways, I-95, I-195, and 24, Portsmouth remains easily accessible to the rest of the northeast. Portsmouth is located 4 miles north of historic Newport, 22 miles east of Providence, 10 miles south of Fall River, 65 miles west of Cape Cod, 70 miles south of…