Substitute Paraprofessionals - EPSD SY 26-27

East Providence School Department • East Providence, RI

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About The Position

The paraprofessional works under the direction and supervision of a certified teacher to provide instructional, behavioral, and personal care support to students, including students with disabilities. The role helps create a safe, structured learning environment so students can access the general education curriculum to the greatest extent possible. This is a school-year position classified as Paraprofessional — 180 days and is supervised by the Principal and/or Assistant Principal, or the Director of Pupil Personnel Services.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Prior experience working with school-age children.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to East Providence School Department policies and related directives.
• Provide individual and small-group instructional support under the direction of the classroom or special education teacher.
• Reinforce lessons and skills introduced by the teacher and help students stay on task and complete assigned work.
• Implement accommodations, modifications, and behavior plans identified in student IEPs and 504 plans, as directed by certified staff.
• Assist with collecting data on student academic progress and behavior for use by the educational team.
• Provide assigned personal care assistance, which may include toileting, feeding, mobility, and hygiene support.
• Implement de-escalation and crisis response strategies consistent with district training and student behavior plans.
• Supervise students in classroom and non-classroom settings, including hallways, cafeteria, recess, arrival, dismissal, and bus duty.
• Accompany and support students during specials, related services, community-based instruction, and assigned field trips.
• Prepare instructional materials and assist with classroom organization and setup.
• Maintain strict confidentiality regarding students, families, and student records in accordance with FERPA and IDEA.
• Communicate student concerns promptly to the supervising teacher and refer parent questions about student progress to certified staff.
• Immediately report student injuries, behavioral incidents, or safety concerns.
• Participate in required district and building professional development.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Building Principal or Director of Pupil Personnel Services.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED