Teacher Assistant 11 Lippitt Elementary
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Job Location:
Warwick, RI - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
02-11-2025
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
SHIFT: Days - (8:00 to 3:30) 35 hours/wk. - 36 wks./yr.
Classification: Dependent on education*
- #15A - 60 credits in education - $27.08/hour
- #14A - 60 credits in any field Teacher Assistant Training Program- $22.77/hour
- #12 - Teacher Assistant Training Program Parapro Assessment-$20.49/hour
GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES:
The Special Education Teacher Assistant will assist the 1:1 student as directed by the classroom teacher and perform other duties as prescribed by the classroom teacher and/or principal. Flexibility to assist the district when 1:1 student is absent.
ILLUSTRATIVE EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED:
- Prepare distribute and display materials as directed by the teacher.
- Meet the bus and assists children into the classroom.
- At the direction of the teacher the assistant will assist in maintaining order during instruction period.
- Changing of diapers and assist with toileting needs as necessary.
- Ability to lift student and supervise eating
- Escort children to and from various rooms as necessary and assist in those activities where necessary.
- Maintain records as required by the teacher.
- Assist at games walks exercises etc.
- Perform other activities as directed by the classroom teacher.
- Responds to student needs as necessary as directed by the teacher.
- Other related duties as required.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
The ability to make accurate tabulations and computations; the ability to readily understand and carry out directions both oral and written; the ability to communicate clearly and concisely both orally and in written form; the ability to work independently with minimal supervision; the ability to develop an effective working relationship with staff students parents and the community; creative thinking problem solving skills and the ability to reinforce information one on one and to small groups; must have an understanding of child development specifically in the area of special services and the ability to perform duties with an awareness of school department requirements and policies.
EDUCATION:
*Such as may be gained through graduation from a senior high school or equivalent (GED). Class 15- A minimum of two years college course work (60 credits) required in the field of education or an Associates Degree in a program specifically in the area of teacher assistant preferred. Class 14 - 60 credits in any field plus the Teacher Assistant Training Program Certification. Class 12 - Teacher Assistant Training Program Parapro Assessment
One year related experience preferred.
pursuant to Article V of the WISE contract this position is being filled on a temporary basis for the remainder of the school year. The successful candidate will need to attend a job fair in August to secure a position for the next school year.
WARWICK PUBLIC SCHOOLS DO NOT DISCRIMINATE ON THE BASIS OF AGE SEXUAL ORIENTATION RACE RELIGION NATIONAL ORIGIN COLOR OR DISABILITY IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPLICABLE LAWS AND REGULATIONS.
Key Skills
- Experience Working With Students
- Classroom Management
- Algebra
- Behavior Management
- Classroom Experience
- Computer Operation
- EDI
- Lesson Planning
- Special Education
- Teaching
- Cordova
- Writing Skills
About Company
The Warwick Public Schools has approximately 8,500 students and 935 full time teachers in Rhode Island's second largest city. On the elementary level, the district has fourteen schools, one of which is an Early Childhood Center dedicated to preschool and kindergarten education. On t ... View more
