Teacher Assistant - SUBSTITUTES

Pawtucket School Department - Pawtucket, Rhode Island

Core Qualifications for ALL Teacher Assistants: a. Be of good character. b. Hold a high school diploma or general equivalency diploma (GED) c. MEET Rhode Island TEACHER ASSISTANT requirements: - An Associate's Degree or beyond in any area, OR - Two years of study at an institution of higher education (48 college credits), OR - Meet the standard of performance set by the State of Rhode Island on the ParaPro Test, AND - Complete a State of Rhode Island Approved TEACHER ASSISTANT TRAINING COURSE. 2. Demonstrated aptitude for working with a special needs population through evidence of the individual's ability to perform the responsibilities listed below related to the teacher assistant position for which they are applying. 3. Ability to perform other duties as assigned by the Superintendent or their designee in order to meet the specific needs of the Pawtucket School District and its students. 4. Must hold and maintain CPI certification. This job description applies to Teacher Assistants in the following assignments: 1. in a special education Early Learning classroom (Pre-kindergarten 2nd grade), including teacher assistants in inclusive models; 2. who work with students with significant intellectual impairments and/or needs related to autism spectrum disorders; 3. in a community-based setting (e.g., a job coach, assisting student in learning daily living skills) serving students with transition goals (ages 14-21 ); 4. who work with students who are medically fragile and/or multi-handicapped; 5. who work with students with behaviors that interfere with learning and/or relationships; 6. who work with students who are English language Learners; 7. who support multiple classrooms including any other the assignments above. Reports To: 1. Principal or their designee; 2. Teacher instructing assigned classroom; 3. Instructional Team (IEP, Section 504, MTSS/RTI or ELL) Job Goal: To work as part of an Instructional Team along with teachers and related services personnel in assisting in the implementation and data collection of program activities to ensure high levels of learning and performance for identified students Performance Responsibilities: The following performance responsibilities are based on the RI Program Standards for Teacher Assistants. They apply equally to all instructional settings in which teacher assistants work in the Pawtucket School District.

• High School/Trade School degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required