Substitute Teacher Assistants

Bristol Warren Regional School District • Bristol, RI

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About The Position

A Teacher Assistant provides instructional or other direct services related to the school’s curriculum to students (and/or their parents/legal guardian) under the supervision and direction of the classroom teacher or other appropriately certified professional staff. This includes those who: 1. Provide one-on-one instructional reinforcement (referred to as tutoring in Title I programs) if such is scheduled at a time when a student would not otherwise receive instruction from a teacher, 2. Assist with classroom management, such as by organizing instructional materials, 3. Provide instructional assistance in a computer laboratory, 4. Provide instructional support in a library or media center, 5. Provide instructional assistance along with acting as a translator, or 6. Provide instructional support services under the direct supervision of a highly qualified teacher.

Requirements

• Attendance is an essential requirement of all BWRSD positions.
• High school diploma or general equivalency diploma
• Completion of a Teacher Assistant Pre-Employment Training Program approved by the RI Department of Education (RIDE). Three (3) exceptions to this particular qualification: Those hired before January 1, 1999; Those with certification as a TA in another state; Those with an associates degree or bachelors degree AND who have completed coursework or other training consistent with the teacher assistant program standards. It is a district's decision whether coursework or other training is consistent with the teacher assistant program standards.
• Meet one (1) of the following requirements:
• Successfully pass the ParaPro Assessment.
• Complete at least 2 years of study at an institution of higher education OR
• Obtain an associates or higher degree.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-on-one instructional reinforcement
• Assist with classroom management
• Provide instructional assistance in a computer laboratory
• Provide instructional support in a library or media center
• Provide instructional assistance along with acting as a translator
• Provide instructional support services under the direct supervision of a highly qualified teacher

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: High school or GED