Teacher Assistant

Teacher Assistant

The Wolf School The Wolf School - East Providence, Rhode Island Open in Google Maps

Job : 5869164
Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled
Posted: Aug 04, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 25, 2026

The Wolf School, an innovative independent lower and middle school for children with multiple learning challenges, is currently recruiting a classroom teacher assistant.

History of the Wolf School

The Wolf School, a small independent day school in East Providence, Rhode Island, was founded in 1999 to provide a unique educational environment for children with multiple learning differences in grades K-8. The goal was to create a school that would provide children with opportunity to reach their full academic and social potential. The founding members of the Board, including educators, clinical specialists, and a family, created a model that emphasizes the development of core grade level skills taught through a therapeutically guided curriculum.

As a result, our students make significant gains academically and socially.

General Statement of duties and responsibilities:

Work with students in various settings, implement a modified, therapeutically guided curriculum, coordinate with team members to facilitate day to day operations of the classroom.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with and support classroom teacher, occupational therapist, and speech pathologist to implement lesson plans related to the curriculum (academic areas, MTL, PE)
• Greet students in the morning and take daily attendance of all students
• Create and/or produce classroom materials based on curriculum needs (laminating, copying, ordering, etc.)
• Assist team with documenting individual student progress (written, verbal) to team members (correct papers/quizzes/tests)
• Support classroom team by managing small groups and providing direct instruction under guidance of classroom teacher and team clinicians (if a team member is absent, act in their place if necessary)
• Provide support to art/music teacher and assist with classroom management during lesson (as needed basis)
• Help develop and implement classroom positive behavior protocol and/or academic plans for classroom and/or individual students (carry out classroom management system)
• Read files on particular students and keep up to date with new information (parent conferences, report cards, evaluations)
• Assist classroom teacher with writing weekly newsletter and classroom website
• Communicate with families on an as needed basis with support from team members
• Accompany students to horseback riding (once per week) - plan lessons for riding groups on a weekly basis (if assigned)
• Co-lead morning meeting at least twice per week
• Lunch/recess/snack coverage throughout the week (possibly school wide)
• Coordinate curriculum based field trips for each classroom team you are assigned
• Attend staff meeting weekly
• Meet with supervisor at least two times per semester or on an as needed basis
• Attend workshops/seminars to address professional development needs
• Support classroom documentation and data collection as needed
• Other duties as assigned

Skills/Abilities:

• Proficiency with basic computer skills; comfortable with technology, interested in learning new programs, and able to guide students with assistive tech as needed
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to establish rapport with special needs students
• Ability to work on a team
• Ability to be flexible and take initiative
• Open to giving and receiving feedback
• Passion for researching and learning new teaching practices
• Understand and respect human differences and support multicultural education
• Strong technology literacy
• Maintain an attitude that encourages teamwork & personal responsibility

Please email or mail resumes to:

Lauren Duffy Karlsson
Director of Special Education
The Wolf School
215 Ferris Avenue
East Providence, RI 02916

lkarlsson

www.thewolfschool.org

Position Type: Full-time

Job Categories:

Instructional Support >
Paraprofessional / IA

• Please provide a cover letter/letter of interest in email.
• At least 3 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• Bachelor degree preferred.
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