Teacher Assistant/Transition Specialist

ACCESSPOINT RI•Cranston, RI

3d•$20 - $22•Onsite

About The Position

At Cornerstone School, we believe every student deserves the opportunity to build independence, confidence, and the skills needed for life beyond the classroom. We are seeking compassionate, motivated, and team-oriented Teacher Assistants to join our vibrant school community while helping support students through meaningful transition-focused learning experiences. Cornerstone School, a division of AccessPoint RI, provides individualized educational and therapeutic services to students with diverse learning needs in a supportive and collaborative environment. Together, we are empowering children and adults with differing abilities to grow, achieve, and thrive within their schools, communities, and future opportunities. This is a rewarding opportunity for individuals who are passionate about helping students develop academic, social, vocational, communication, and daily living skills that promote greater independence. As a Teacher Assistant, you will work closely with Lead Teachers, therapists, and multidisciplinary teams to support students both inside and outside the classroom through hands-on, student-centered instruction and transition-focused programming. In this role, you’ll help students strengthen the real-world skills needed for adulthood, including communication, community engagement, workplace readiness, self-advocacy, and activities of daily living. Whether supporting classroom instruction, assisting during community-based activities, reinforcing vocational skills, or encouraging independence in everyday routines, your work will have a direct and lasting impact on each student’s future success. If you are patient, dependable, collaborative, and passionate about empowering students with unique abilities to reach their fullest potential, we invite you to join a team where your work truly matters every single day.

Requirements

Must have a completed High School Diploma or GED
An associate’s degree in early childhood education, Paraprofessional Education, Elementary Education, Physical Education, or any other related fields are accepted.
A minimum of one year of teaching assistant experience is preferred
Experience in working with children or adults with disabilities and successful completion of ParaPro and Teacher Assistant Training or any equivalent combination of education and experience are accepted.

Responsibilities

Support students with instructional, behavioral, communication, vocational, and personal care needs under the direction of the Lead Teacher
Assist in implementing individualized education plans (IEPs), transition goals, objectives, and classroom curriculum
Reinforce independent living, social-emotional, workplace readiness, and community-based learning skills throughout the school day
Support students during classroom instruction, vocational experiences, community outings, and transition-based activities
Encourage student independence through daily living routines, communication strategies, and self-advocacy opportunities
Monitor and document student progress on academic, behavioral, and transition-focused goals in a timely and accurate manner
Utilize multiple learning modalities and evidence-based strategies to support student engagement and success
Assist with classroom setup, organization, cleanliness, and maintaining a positive and engaging learning environment
Assist with lifting, positioning, toileting, feeding, and changing students as needed
Follow guidance and instructional strategies provided by teachers, therapists, and supervisors
Provide classroom support in the absence of the Lead Teacher as directed
Interact with students in a caring, respectful, supportive, and age-appropriate manner
Collaborate effectively with educational, clinical, vocational, and residential teams to support continuity of care and student success
Perform additional duties as assigned to support the needs of the program and students