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ESY Specialized Program Paraprofessional

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Westerly Public Schools

Westerly, RI (In Person)

Full-Time

Posted 1 week ago (Updated 2 days ago) • Actively hiring

Expires 7/26/2026

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Job Description

Share Salary Not Available ESY Specialized Program Paraprofessional Westerly Public Schools

Occupation:

Teaching Assistants, Special Education

Location:

Westerly, RI

02891

Job Type:

Full Time (30 Hours or More)

Posted:

06/18/2026 Positions available: 24

Source:

SchoolSpring

Web Site:

www.schoolspring.com Job #: 5620921 Job Requirements and Properties Help for Job Requirements and Properties. Opens a new window. Work Onsite Full Time Schedule Full Time Job Description Help for Partial Job Description. Opens a new window.

Job Title:

Anticipated Specialized Program Paraprofessional Location:

District Effective Date:

07/06/2026

Application Deadline:

Open until filled

Pay Range:

$25.00•

Grant Funded Class Title:

0.4

Supervision Received:

Assistant Director of Pupil Personnel Supervision Exercised:

None Please Note:

This is an anticipated Extended School Year (ESY) Specialized Program Paraprofessional postion dependent on grant funding.

Job Summary:

This paraprofessional position, under the supervision of the teacher, is responsible for the instruction, accommodations and personal care of students within a specialized program. The paraprofessional is responsible for the development of an effective personal relationship with children having special needs, which requires an unusual amount of patience, empathy and flexibility on the part of the paraprofessional. The position requires assisting a teacher in various instructional duties, performing clerical duties according to established procedures which can be learned on the job, following individual or program based behavior plans and following a medical plan for students under the guidance of the school nurse.

Schedule:

Preschool

Dates:

July 6

July 30

Time:

Time:

8am-12am

Days:

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday Education:

Must have a High School Diploma or equivalent.
Bachelor's or Associate's degree preferred.
Must demonstrate completion of either 60 academic credits or achievement of passing score on the ParaPro qualifications test with the completion of Teacher Assistant Training program as required by

RIGL 16-11.2-2.

Certification:

Chauffeur's license or ability to attain Chauffeur's license preferred.
Must maintain First Aid and Safety Care Certification.
Must meet the current RI Department of Education training & certificate requirements.

Physical Requirements:

Physically capable of: 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, grasping and lifting, transferring and repositioning up to at least 50 pounds with assistance.