Teachers Assistant Tiverton Middle School

Starting Date: Aug 24, 2026

Position: Teacher Assistant, Full Time (5)

Categories: Special Education Assistant

To work with students with disabilities under the direction of certified personnel and to assist students in reaching their goals as indicated on their IEPs.

• Assist in implementing IEP goals.
• Carry out small group instruction and assist in one-on-one instruction as needed.
• Assist teachers and therapists in maintaining appropriate data and records.
• Support the continuous implementation of skills and goals associated with students’ OT, SLP and PT needs.
• Carry out and maintain computer skills and communication devices for students.
• Implement equipment, sensory, mobility, behavior plans and self‑care plans (toileting) per students’ needs, including lifting students for positioning, changing, toileting, etc.; physical ability to assist essential.
• Assist patients with self‑help skills (grooming, toileting, etc.).
• Assist patients with mobility needs, including lifting, toileting, etc.
• Assist with lifting and positioning patients.
• Assist patients in their environmental setting including the restroom.
• Accompany patients to physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech, etc.
• Observe and chart behavior.
• Give positive reinforcement and support.
• Provide close supervision for patients with self‑regulation needs.
• Assist in implementing the behavior plan as set up by the supervising teacher according to the IEP.
• Work with patients who have special needs and/or self‑regulation needs (biting, kicking, hitting, emotional outburst, etc.).
• Assist with data keeping and recording.
• Recognize stages of an escalating crisis and intervene with evidence‑based techniques to de‑escalate.
• Supervise safe spots.

• Have a high school diploma.
• Completion of a Teacher Assistant Pre‑Employment Training Program approved by the RI Department of Education (RIDE). Two (2) exceptions:
  • (a) Those with certification as a TA in another state;
  • (b) Those with an associate degree or bachelor’s degree AND who have completed coursework or other training consistent with the teacher assistant program standards.
• Meet one of the following:
  • (a) Successfully passed the Para Pro Assessment;
  • (b) Complete at least 2 years of study at an institution of higher education;
  • (c) Obtain an associate’s or higher degree.
• At least 2 years of relevant experience preferred.
• High school / trade school degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.
• Commitment to diversity, inclusion, and equity in education.

Full‑time

Job

• Andy Zitoli, Principal, Tiverton Middle School
• 10 Quintal Drive, Tiverton, Rhode Island 02878
• Phone: 624-6668
• Email: azitoli