General Education Paraprofessional North Scituate Elementary School

General Education Paraprofessional North Scituate Elementary School (19.5 hours)

Scituate School Department (RI) North Scituate Elementary School - North Scituate, Rhode Island

Job
Final date to receive applications:
Jul 27, 2026 11:59 PM (UTC)
Posted:
Jul 14, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date:
Aug 24, 2026

Primary responsibility is to assist students with academic work in regular classrooms.

• Perform under teacher's supervision and direction in all areas of school activities and instruction.
• Follow the teacher's direction in maintaining classroom structure and behavioral control.
• Assist the teacher in academic instruction.
• Assist in processing and correcting student assignments.
• Supervise students during teacher's planning periods, MTSS/ET, IEP meetings, or during any short term absence from the classroom during the school day.
• Supervise students before school, during recess, during lunch periods, and at dismissal.
• Administer the school rules and regulations governing student behavior.
• Perform any and all other related duties assigned by the building principal.

• Qualifications:
  • Current BCI with fingerprinting.
  • Bachelor's degree or Para Pro certification or Associate's Degree or higher with completed coursework evidencing Reading, Writing and Math Skills.
  • Teacher Assistant certification preferred.
  • Safety Care Training preferred.
  • At least 1 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
  • Citizenship, residency or work visa required.
  • Annual evaluation every two years by the school principal.
  • Specialized qualifications as required by the R. I. Department of Education and Article 7.
  • Length of Employment:
    School Year.
• Communication skills: strong oral and written communication skills.
• Interpersonal and problem solving skills: ability to interact with students and staff in a professional manner.
• Team based skills: capable of working collegially with all levels of administration and staff.
• Planning skills: ability to prioritize needs and requests of students and teachers.
• Technical skills: proficiency in essential computer applications.
• Physical demands: may occasionally lift/move up to 50 pounds.

The Scituate School Department does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, race, religion, national origin, color, creed, political affiliation, or disability in any of its educational programs, activities, or employment practices. For inquiries, contact the Equal Employment Officer at  or

• Patty Martin, Executive Assistant to Superintendent and Sch. Comm
• 3 George Washington Highway, Clayville, Rhode Island 02815
• Phone:
• Email: patricia