Teacher Aide / Teacher's Assistant (Part - Time)

Duration: 9 Months
Job Summary:
The Teachers Aide supports educators in providing academic instruction to incarcerated learners while helping maintain a safe, structured, and positive learning environment. This role works closely with certified instructors to support students with Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), reinforce classroom instruction, and provide individualized or small-group academic assistance.

Work Location:
This is a fully onsite position based at the Dorothea Dix Building and within the Education Units located throughout the adult correctional facilities in Cranston, Rhode Island. Candidates should be comfortable working in a correctional education environment.

Job Summary:
The Teachers Aide supports educators in providing academic instruction to incarcerated learners while helping maintain a safe, structured, and positive learning environment. This role works closely with certified instructors to support students with Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), reinforce classroom instruction, and provide individualized or small-group academic assistance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist certified instructors in delivering educational programming to adult learners.
• Provide one-on-one and small-group academic support to students with IEPs.
• Reinforce lessons and instructional activities as directed by classroom educators.
• Implement accommodations and modifications outlined by certified instructors.
• Support classroom management efforts by maintaining a safe, respectful, and structured learning environment.
• Encourage student engagement, participation, and academic progress.
  Collaborate effectively with educators, students, and facility staff to support student success.

Qualifications

• Experience working with students who have IEPs, special education populations, or within a correctional education setting preferred.
• Experience providing academic support, tutoring, lesson reinforcement, or small-group instruction.
• Knowledge of classroom management techniques and the ability to maintain a structured learning environment.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to adapt communication styles to meet diverse learner needs.
• Ability to work professionally and effectively in a correctional facility environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting adult learners.
• Familiarity with special education practices and instructional accommodations.
• Previous work experience in educational, behavioral, social service, or correctional settings
• This position offers an opportunity to make a meaningful impact by supporting adult learners in achieving their educational goals while contributing to a positive and productive classroom environment.

Required Skills

• Prior experience working with students who have IEP's or in a correctional education setting
• Prior experience reinforcing academic lessons, providing one-on-one or small group support, and using accommodations or modifications as directed by certified instructors.
• Prior experience in classroom management, specifically maintaining a safe, respectful, and structured learning environment.

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