Classification: Dependent on education (#15A & #14A preferred)
#15A - 60 credits in education $27.08/hour
#14A - 60 credits in any field Teacher Program $22.77/hour
#12 - Teacher Asst. Training Program Parapro Assessment $20.49/hour
Shift: Days 8:00-3:30; 35 hrs/week; 36 weeks/year
GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES:
The Special Education Teacher Assistant will assist the classroom teacher in the supervision of students and perform other dutiesas prescribed by the classroom teacher and/or department head.
ILLUSTRATIVE EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED:
1. Prepare distribute and display materials as directed by the teacher.
2. Meet the bus and assist children into the classroom.
3. At the direction of the teacher the assistant will assist in maintaining order during the instruction period.
4. Take children to the lavatory and assist with toileting needs as necessary.
5. Escort children to and from various rooms as necessary and assist in those activities where necessary.
6. Maintain records as required by the teacher.
7. Assist at games walks exercises etc.
8. Perform other activities as directed by the classroom teacher.
9. Responds to student needs as necessary as directed by the teacher.
10. 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 andwritten; the ability to communicate clearly and concisely both orally and in written form; the ability to work independently withminimal 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 anunderstanding of child development specifically in the area of special services and the ability to perform duties with an awarenessof school department requirements and policies.
EDUCATION:
A minimum of two years college course work (60 credits) required with an emphasis in the field of special services early
childhood elementary education or an Associates Degree in a program specifically in the area of teacher assistant preferred.
Resume or full background sheet to be submitted by all applicants. Please mention posting number in your letter of application.
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 NATIONALORIGIN COLOR OR DISABILITY IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPLICABLE LAWS AND REGULATIONS.
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