Anticipated 7 hr/day Building Paraprofessional – Interview Only

Anticipated 7 hr/day Building Paraprofessional – Interview Only

Coventry Public Schools of RI Coventry Public Schools of RI – Coventry, Rhode Island Open in Google Maps

Job Description

Coventry Public Schools is seeking to hire an Anticipated 7 hr/day Building Paraprofessional at Coventry Public Schools.

Must hold a Teacher Assistant Certification and have passed a praxis exam OR have a teacher Assistant certification and Associates OR at least an Associates degree in education.

This is a union contracted 180 day position with compensation according to contract.

Qualifications

• Prior experience working in a comparable position preferred.
• Certified in Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI); if successful applicant is not currently CPI certified, training will be provided

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Experience with children who have emotional behavioral concerns preferred.
• Experience with de-escalation preferred.
• Ability to assist in transitioning students into the general education setting.
• Ability to collect and monitor data as part of a behavior plan.
• Ability to work with a diverse team of teachers.
• Ability to work in an environment with children who may have emotional and physical outbursts.

Other Responsibilities

• As outlined in the standard Teacher Assistant job description.

Position Type: Full-time

Job Categories:

Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Job Requirements

• At least 3 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• Associate degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Denise McIntire , Conf. Clerk HR
• Flat River Administrative Complex
• 1675 Flat River Road
• Coventry, Rhode Island 02816
• Phone: 401-822-9400
• Fax: 401-822-9406
• Email: mcintiredenise@coventryschools.net

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