Teacher Assistant

South Kingstown Public Schools Broad Rock Middle School - Wakefield, Rhode Island Open in Google Maps

Job : 5896919

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Aug 21, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 31, 2026

South Kingstown Schools is an excellent place for educators seeking to work in an environment where their skills and abilities are supported, innovation and creativity are honored, and teachers and leaders are committed to a vision of high expectations for all.

The district seeks a highly qualified and knowledgeable Teaching Assistant (TA) to join our community of practitioners. This is an exciting opportunity for an educator who wishes to serve in a school community committed to excellence, closing the achievement gap, equity, and a commitment to a love of learning.

Job Goals:
Assists the instructional staff in implementing plans and programs related to the academic or a specialized area to which assigned; performs various non-instructional tasks in direct support of the teaching-learning process. Assists in supervising students in the classroom and at various locations on the school grounds. The job involves working directly with students individually or in small groups to reinforce subjects introduced by the teacher, in addition to working with the school staff to create an educational environment that meets the needs of all students by providing supervision, instructional assistance, classroom support, and other direct services to students.

The work of a TA is planned and implemented under the direction of the principal and the professional staff.

Reports To:

Classroom or Program Teacher/Building Administration

EDUCATION TRAINING AND

EXPERIENCE:

High School Diploma or general equivalency or Associate’s Degree or higher

• Successfully pass the Para Pro Assessment OR
• Complete at least two years of study at an institution of higher education OR
• Completion of a Teacher Assistant Pre-Employment Training Program approved by the RI Department of Education (RIDE) or obtain an Associate’s Degree or higher

Any combination of applicable education, training, and experience which provide the knowledge, abilities, and skills necessary to perform effectively in the position may be considered.

The statements in this job description are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work to be performed by (an) individual(s) assigned to this position. They are not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities related to the position. This job description will be reviewed periodically as duties and responsibilities change with business necessities and School Committee Policy and procedures.

Essential and marginal job functions are subject to modification.