Ranger School Special Education Teacher Assistant
Job in
Tiverton, Newport County, Rhode Island, 02878, USA
Listed on 2026-07-21
Listing for:
Young World Physical Education
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-07-21
Job specializations:
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Education / Teaching
Special Education Assistant, Special Needs / Learning Disabilities
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Ranger School Full Time Special Education Teacher Assistant
Tiverton Public Schools Ranger School
- Tiverton, Rhode Island
This job is also posted in Rhode Island State DOE Consortium Job Board.
Job DetailsJob : 5839359
Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled
Posted: Jul 17, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: Aug 24, 2026
Job DescriptionTeacher Assistant
To work with students with disabilities under the direction, supervision of certified personnel and to assist students in reaching their goals as indicated on their IEPs.
Under Direction of Special Education Teacher:
- 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.
Position Type: Full‑time
Job Categories: Instructional Support >
Paraprofessional / IA
- Additional Responsibilities:
- Assist students with self‑help skills (grooming, toileting, etc.)
- Assist students with mobility needs (may involve lifting, toileting, etc.)
- Assist with lifting and positioning students
- Assist students in their environmental setting including the restroom
- Accompany students to physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, etc.
- Observe and chart behavior.
- Give positive reinforcement and support.
- Provide close supervision for students with behavior problems.
- Assist in implementing the behavior plan as set up by the supervising teacher according to the IEP.
- Ability and willingness to work with students who have special needs and/or aggressive behaviors (e.g., biting, kicking, hitting, emotional outburst, etc.).
- Assist with data keeping and recording.
- Recognize the stages of an escalating crisis and intervene with evidence‑based techniques to appropriately de‑escalate.
- Supervise safe spots.
- At least 2 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
- High School/Trade School degree preferred.
- Citizenship, residency or work visa required.
- Sarah Kraeger, Assist Superintendent of Students
- 100 N. Brayton Road
- Rear - Tiverton, Rhode Island 02878
- Phone:
- Email: skraeger
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