Kindergarten Paraeducator

POSITION:Kindergarten Paraeducator
LOCATION:Pell Elementary
REPORTS TO:Principal and/or designee
START DATE: 2026/2027

JOB DESCRIPTION: To work with students to reinforce the learning of material and/or skills introduced by the teacher.

EDUCATION TRAINING and EXPERIENCE:
High school or general equivalency diploma.
Meet one of the following three requirements:
Completed at least two years (48 credits) of study at an institution of higher education; or
Obtained an associates degree or higher; or
Met a rigorous standard of quality and can demonstrate through a formal state or local academic assessment: knowledge and ability to assist in instructing reading writing and mathematics; or reading writing and mathematics readiness
Successful completion of a Teacher Assistant Training Program or its equivalent approved by the RI Department of Education (RIDE) and other requirements as promulgated by RIDE.
Required stamina enthusiasm and ability to work directly with students including but not limited to lifting transferring and restraining.
Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues and professionals concerning the progress and needs of the students.
Demonstrated ability to perform the responsibilities below as evidenced by educational and work-related experiences previous employment and the interview process.
Bilingual preferred.
Additional training may be required if deemed necessary for the position including but not limited to positions involving students with autism spectrum disorders.
Any such alternatives to the above qualifications as the committee may deem acceptable and appropriate.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Assists the teacher in devising special strategies for reinforcing material or skills based on a sympathetic understanding of the individual students needs interests and abilities.
Assists with the supervision of students during emergency drills assemblies play periods field trips and other activities.
Helps students master equipment or instructional materials assigned by the teacher.
Assists with personal health needs (may include but not limited to toileting feeding dressing) as required.
Maintains the same high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about students as is expected for all staff.
Provides clerical assistance to the teacher for required reports.
Performs other duties as may be assigned by the Administrator.

PHYSICAL/ MENTAL REQUIREMENTS:
Walking jumping running balancing climbing crawling standing turning stooping crouching kneeling sitting reaching lifting carrying throwing pushing handling feeling talking hearing seeing color vision depth perception pulling and grasping.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
In accordance with the Local 841 contract-
Para-Educators Appendix C. 32.5 hours per week. ½ hour unpaid lunch.
10 month position

Location
Hours
Pell Elementary
8:30am-3:30pm

APPLICATIONS:
Applicants apply through
Applicants are not to approach members of the Newport School Committee. Individual contact between applicants and School Committee members may constitute grounds for disqualifying an application.

Providing Students Opportunities and Access to the World Through Quality Education
AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The Newport School Department does not discriminate on the basis of race age sex religion sexual orientation gender identity or expression national origin color disability or veteran status.

Required Experience:

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