ESY Specialized Program Paraprofessional

ESY Specialized Program Paraprofessional

Westerly Public Schools (RI) District – Westerly, Rhode Island. Job open on Google Maps.

Job : 5620921

Final date to receive applications: Open until filled

Re-Posted: Apr 06, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Jul 6, 2026

Job Title: Anticipated Specialized Program Paraprofessional

Location: District

Effective Date: 07/06/2026

Pay Range: $25.00 – Grant Funded

Class

Title:

0.4

Supervision Received: Assistant Director of Pupil Personnel

Supervision Exercised: None

Please Note: This is an anticipated Extended School Year (ESY) Specialized Program Paraprofessional position dependent on grant funding.

Job Summary: This paraprofessional position, under the supervision of the teacher, is responsible for the instruction, accommodations and personal care of students within a specialized program. The paraprofessional is responsible for the development of an effective personal relationship with children having special needs, which requires an unusual amount of patience, empathy and flexibility on the part of the paraprofessional. The position requires assisting a teacher in various instructional duties, performing clerical duties according to established procedures which can be learned on the job, following individual or program based behavior plans and following a medical plan for students under the guidance of the school nurse.

• Dates:
  July 6 - July 30
• Time: 2 sessions: 8-10 and 10-12
• Days:
  Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday
• Location:
  
  Dunn’s Corners School

• Dates:
  July 6 - July 30
• Time: 8-11 am
• Days:
  Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday

• Dates:
  July 6 - July 29
• Time: 8-11 am
• Days:
  Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday

• Dates:
  July 6 - July 30
• Time: 8-11 am
• Days:
  Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday

• Dates:
  July 6 - July 29
• Time: 9am-12pm
• Days:
  Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday

• Dates:
  July 6 - July 30
• Time: 9am-12pm
• Days:
  Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday

• Dates:
  July 6 - July 29
• Time: 9-12 am
• Days:
  Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday

• Dates:
  July 6 - July 29
• Time: 8am-12am
• Days:
  Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday

• Dates:
  July 6-July 29 (some programming may run longer based on individual need)
• Time: 8am-12am
• Days:
  Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday

• Must have a High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree preferred.
• Must demonstrate completion of either 60 academic credits or achievement of passing score on the Para Pro qualifications test with the completion of Teacher Assistant Training program as required by RIGL 16-11.2-2.

• Chauffeur’s license or ability to attain Chauffeur’s license preferred.
• Must maintain First Aid and Safety Care Certification.
• Must meet the current RI Department of Education training & certificate requirements.

• Physically capable of: walking, jumping, running, balancing, climbing, crawling, standing, turning stooping, crouching, kneeling, sitting, reaching, lifting, carrying, throwing, pushing, handling, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing, color vision, depth perception pulling, grasping and lifting, transferring and repositioning up to at least 50 pounds with assistance.

Position Type: Part-Time

Salary: $25 to $25 Per Day

Job Categories: Instructional Support >
Paraprofessional / IA

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

• Human Resources
• 23 Highland Avenue
• Westerly, Rhode Island 02891
• Phone:
• Email: HR.ri.us