Long Term Substitute 7 hr/day Building Paraprofessional

Coventry Public Schools of RI • Coventry, RI

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About The Position

Coventry Public Schools is seeking a long-term substitute Building Paraprofessional to work 7 hours per day. This is a union-contracted, 180-day position, with compensation according to contract. The stated Step 1 rate of pay is $19.40.

The paraprofessional will perform responsibilities outlined in the standard Teacher Assistant job description and support students, including students with emotional or behavioral concerns. A successful applicant who is not currently certified in Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) will be provided training.

Requirements

• Hold a Teacher Assistant Certification and have passed a Praxis exam, or hold a Teacher Assistant Certification and an associate degree, or have at least an associate degree in education.
• Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) certification; training will be provided if the successful applicant is not currently certified.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience working in a comparable position.
• Experience with children who have emotional or behavioral concerns.
• Experience with de-escalation.

Responsibilities

• Perform responsibilities outlined in the standard Teacher Assistant job description.
• Assist in transitioning students into the general education setting.
• Collect and monitor data as part of a behavior plan.
• Work with a diverse team of teachers.
• Work in an environment with children who may have emotional and physical outbursts.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Associate degree