Special Education Paraprofessional

Smithfield Public Schools Raymond

C. LaPerche Elementary - Smithfield, Rhode Island Open in Google Maps

Starting Date: Aug 21, 2026

Permanent Special Education Paraprofessional position available at LaPerche Elementary School beginning with the  School Year.
QUALIFICATIONS
Appropriate certification required
REPORTS TO
Director of Special Education
REPRESENTATION STATUS
SATACE Contract
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
Must be trained or willing to be trained in Safety Care Training.
Ability to collect student data.
Ability to implement behavior intervention plans.

Smithfield Public Schools Raymond

C. LaPerche Elementary - Smithfield, Rhode Island Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Rhode Island State DOE Consortium Job Board

Starting Date: Aug 21, 2026

Permanent Special Education Paraprofessional position available at LaPerche Elementary School beginning with the  School Year.
QUALIFICATIONS
Appropriate certification required
REPORTS TO
Director of Special Education
REPRESENTATION STATUS
SATACE Contract
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
Must be trained or willing to be trained in Safety Care Training.
Ability to collect student data.
Ability to implement behavior intervention plans.
Position Type: Full-time
Job Categories:

Instructional Support >
Paraprofessional / IA

Raymond

C. LaPerche is a kindergarten through grade five elementary school in Smithfield, Rhode Island. In addition to the general education program, LaPerche also includes an intensive special education and intensive resource elementary level programs for the district. LaPerche faculty and staff strive to create an environment where every member of the school community is fully accepted and included as he or she reaches full potential both academically and socially.

Our faculty work with our families to build strong relationships that support and enrich the lives of our students.

Our school motto of Respectful, Caring, Leaders...Succeed aligns with the school focus of leadership. Student leadership is paramount at LaPerche and is on display in every area of the school. From the 5th grade safety patrol to the 4th grade recycling teams to the student-run unified field, LaPerche students support, inspire, and challenge each other and themselves as they work towards our district promise:
Our Promise:
Every student will be prepared for continued learning, career, and life.

LaPerche faculty and staff believe in the importance of a growth mindset and continue to create and implement dynamic lessons based on current research and best practices. We work daily to instill that mindset in our students.

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