TMS FULL TIME TEACHERS ASSISTANT (4) Position Available In Newport, Rhode Island

TMS FULL TIME TEACHERS ASSISTANT

(4)
Tiverton Public Schools
Tiverton Middle School – Tiverton, Rhode Island This job is also posted in Rhode Island State DOE Consortium Job Board
Job Details

Job ID:

5231529

Application Deadline:

Posted until filled

Posted:

Jun 11, 2025

Starting Date:

Immediately
Job Description

Job Description:

Teacher Assistant
To work with students with disabilities under the direction, supervision of certified personnel and to assist students in reaching their goals as indicated on their IEPs.

Under Direction of Special Education Teacher:

1. Assist in implementing IEP goals.
2. Carry out small group instruction and assist in one-on-one instruction as needed.
3. Assist teachers and therapists in maintaining appropriate data and records
4. Support the continuous implementation of skills and goals associated with students’ OT, SLP and PT needs.
5. Carry out and maintain computer skills and communication devices for students.
6. Implement equipment, sensory, mobility, behavior plans and self-care plans (toileting) per students’ needs – the physical ability to assist in lifting students for the purpose of positioning, changing, toileting, etc. is essential

Additional Requirements:

Assist students with self-help skills (grooming, toileting etc.)
Assist students with mobility needs. (May involve lifting, toileting, etc.)
Assist with lifting and positioning students
Assist students in their environmental setting including the restroom
Accompany students to physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech etc.
Observe and chart behavior.
Give positive reinforcement and support.
Provide close supervision for students with behavior problems.
Assist in implementing the behavior plan as set up by the supervising teacher according to the IEP.
Ability and willingness to work with students who have special needs and/or aggressive behaviors (i.e. biting, kicking, hitting, emotional outburst, etc.)
Assist with data keeping and recording.
Recognize the stages of an escalating crisis and intervene with evidence-based techniques to appropriately de-escalate.
Supervise safe spots.

Position Type:

Full-time