What are the responsibilities and job description for the NES Paraprofessional Positions ( 4 positions Anticipated) position at Narragansett School System?
Paraprofessional- 26-27 assignment Elementary A Paraprofessional (also called a teacher assistant) supports teachers and students by providing instructional, behavioral, and classroom assistance. Anticipated 4 positions for the 26-27 school year assigned to Narragansett Elementary SchoolWhy Join Our Team?Every day is an opportunity to make a meaningful difference.As a member of our education team, you'll help create a safe, welcoming, and inclusive environment where students are encouraged to grow, build confidence, and reach their individual goals. From our youngest learners in pre-kindergarten to students preparing for life after graduation, you'll play an important role in supporting each student's unique journey.Our paraprofessionals and job coaches are more than classroom supportsthey are mentors, motivators, advocates, and trusted partners. They celebrate successes, encourage independence, adapt to each day's challenges with flexibility and compassion, and help students discover strengths they may not yet see in themselves.If you're passionate about helping others, believe every student has unlimited potential, and want to make a meaningful and lasting impact, you'll find a rewarding career and a supportive community in Narragansett!Job Description: ParaprofessionalPosition Title: ParaprofessionalDepartment: Student Services/ Instructional Reports To: Building Principal, Director of Student Services, and/or Classroom TeacherEmployment Status: Full-Time (as assigned)Position SummaryParaprofessionals play an essential role in supporting students from pre-kindergarten through post-graduate transition programs.
For the 26-27 school year, positions will be assigned to Narragansett Elementary School and special education. Working alongside teachers and related service providers, paraprofessionals help create safe, welcoming, and engaging learning environments where every student is encouraged to grow, develop independence, and reach their full potential.Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesAssist teachers in implementing classroom instruction, facilitating daily learning activities, and preparing instructional materials and technology to support student learning.Provide one-on-one and small-group instructional support to reinforce students' academic, social, behavioral, communication, and functional skill development.Support the implementation of Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), accommodations, behavior support plans, and instructional strategies under the direction of certified staff.Foster student independence, self-confidence, positive behavior, and self-advocacy through consistent encouragement, respectful interactions, and evidence-based support practices.Assist students with communication, mobility, personal care, feeding, toileting, hygiene, and other activities of daily living in accordance with district policies, student plans, and safety procedures.Adapt effectively to the changing needs of students, instructional settings, schedules, and assignments while maintaining flexibility, patience, and a positive, student-centered approach.Supervise and support students in a variety of school settings, including classrooms, lunch, recess, arrival and dismissal, field trips, community-based instruction, vocational experiences, and other school-sponsored activities.Collaborate effectively with teachers, administrators, related service providers, and families, communicating student progress, concerns, and successes in a professional and respectful manner, as appropriate.Maintain strict confidentiality of student records, information, and interactions in accordance with district policies and all applicable state and federal laws, including FERPA.Support students from pre-kindergarten through post-graduate transition programs in developing the academic, social, functional, vocational, and independent living skills needed to achieve their individual goals.Promote an inclusive, safe, and supportive learning environment that values the dignity, strengths, and diverse needs of every student.Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the supervising teacher or administrator in support of student success and district priorities.Qualifications Associate degree, completion of at least two years of post-secondary coursework, or successful completion of a state-approved paraprofessional assessment (ParaPro Assessment), as required by Rhode Island certification requirements.Experience working with children in an educational, childcare, or youth-serving setting preferred.Demonstrated ability to build positive, respectful relationships with students, families, and colleagues.Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively as a member of a multidisciplinary educational team.Ability to support students with diverse academic, social, emotional, behavioral, communication, and physical needs with patience, compassion, and professionalism.Commitment to maintaining confidentiality and adhering to all district policies and applicable state and federal regulations.Demonstrated flexibility, reliability, and the ability to adapt to changing student needs, schedules, and assignments.Basic proficiency with computers and educational technology, including common productivity applications (e.g., Google Workspace ) and the willingness to learn student assistive technology.Ability to follow directions, implement instructional and behavioral support plans under the supervision of certified staff, and work independently when appropriate.Ability to perform the physical requirements of the position, which may include lifting, positioning, assisting with mobility, and providing personal care to students as needed, in accordance with district policies and training.Knowledge, Skills, and AbilitiesKnowledge of child development, age-appropriate instructional practices, and positive classroom management strategies.Ability to follow teacher direction and effectively implement instructional plans, behavior support strategies, accommodations, and classroom routines.Demonstrated patience, flexibility, resilience, and a positive, student-centered approach when supporting students with diverse learning and behavioral needs.Ability to work effectively with students from diverse cultural, linguistic, socioeconomic, and educational backgrounds, including students with a wide range of abilities and disabilities.Strong organizational, time management, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and respond effectively in a dynamic school environment.Ability to establish positive, respectful relationships with students while maintaining appropriate professional boundaries.Commitment to fostering an inclusive, safe, and supportive learning environment where all students can thrive.Ability to remain calm, exercise sound judgment, and respond appropriately in challenging or unexpected situations.Willingness to learn new instructional strategies, technologies, and evidence-based practices to support student growth and achievement.Commitment to ongoing professional learning and continuous improvement as a member of the educational team.Physical RequirementsAbility to perform the physical demands of the position, including standing, walking, bending, kneeling, reaching, and lifting or assisting with up to 2550 pounds, as required by student needs and job responsibilities.Ability to safely assist students with mobility, transfers, positioning, and activities of daily living, including personal care, in accordance with district policies, training, and established safety procedures.Ability to actively supervise and engage with students in a variety of settings, including classrooms, playgrounds, cafeterias, hallways, community-based learning environments, and during arrival, dismissal, and field trips.Ability to respond promptly and appropriately in emergency situations, including assisting with student evacuations or implementing safety procedures as required.Ability to work effectively in both indoor and outdoor environments and in varying weather conditions when supervising or supporting students.Ability to perform repetitive tasks and maintain the stamina necessary to meet the physical demands of supporting students throughout the school day.Work EnvironmentWork is performed in classrooms, school buildings, playgrounds, cafeterias, and other school settings. The position may involve exposure to noise, frequent interaction with students, and occasional behavioral challenges.Duties may be modified by the school district based on operational needs under the Director of Student Services.This job description in no manner states or implies that these are the only duties and responsibilities to be performed. A paraprofessional will be required to follow the instructions and perform the duties required by the Principal, appointing authority or designee.
For the 26-27 school year, positions will be assigned to Narragansett Elementary School and special education. Working alongside teachers and related service providers, paraprofessionals help create safe, welcoming, and engaging learning environments where every student is encouraged to grow, develop independence, and reach their full potential.Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesAssist teachers in implementing classroom instruction, facilitating daily learning activities, and preparing instructional materials and technology to support student learning.Provide one-on-one and small-group instructional support to reinforce students' academic, social, behavioral, communication, and functional skill development.Support the implementation of Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), accommodations, behavior support plans, and instructional strategies under the direction of certified staff.Foster student independence, self-confidence, positive behavior, and self-advocacy through consistent encouragement, respectful interactions, and evidence-based support practices.Assist students with communication, mobility, personal care, feeding, toileting, hygiene, and other activities of daily living in accordance with district policies, student plans, and safety procedures.Adapt effectively to the changing needs of students, instructional settings, schedules, and assignments while maintaining flexibility, patience, and a positive, student-centered approach.Supervise and support students in a variety of school settings, including classrooms, lunch, recess, arrival and dismissal, field trips, community-based instruction, vocational experiences, and other school-sponsored activities.Collaborate effectively with teachers, administrators, related service providers, and families, communicating student progress, concerns, and successes in a professional and respectful manner, as appropriate.Maintain strict confidentiality of student records, information, and interactions in accordance with district policies and all applicable state and federal laws, including FERPA.Support students from pre-kindergarten through post-graduate transition programs in developing the academic, social, functional, vocational, and independent living skills needed to achieve their individual goals.Promote an inclusive, safe, and supportive learning environment that values the dignity, strengths, and diverse needs of every student.Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the supervising teacher or administrator in support of student success and district priorities.Qualifications Associate degree, completion of at least two years of post-secondary coursework, or successful completion of a state-approved paraprofessional assessment (ParaPro Assessment), as required by Rhode Island certification requirements.Experience working with children in an educational, childcare, or youth-serving setting preferred.Demonstrated ability to build positive, respectful relationships with students, families, and colleagues.Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively as a member of a multidisciplinary educational team.Ability to support students with diverse academic, social, emotional, behavioral, communication, and physical needs with patience, compassion, and professionalism.Commitment to maintaining confidentiality and adhering to all district policies and applicable state and federal regulations.Demonstrated flexibility, reliability, and the ability to adapt to changing student needs, schedules, and assignments.Basic proficiency with computers and educational technology, including common productivity applications (e.g., Google Workspace ) and the willingness to learn student assistive technology.Ability to follow directions, implement instructional and behavioral support plans under the supervision of certified staff, and work independently when appropriate.Ability to perform the physical requirements of the position, which may include lifting, positioning, assisting with mobility, and providing personal care to students as needed, in accordance with district policies and training.Knowledge, Skills, and AbilitiesKnowledge of child development, age-appropriate instructional practices, and positive classroom management strategies.Ability to follow teacher direction and effectively implement instructional plans, behavior support strategies, accommodations, and classroom routines.Demonstrated patience, flexibility, resilience, and a positive, student-centered approach when supporting students with diverse learning and behavioral needs.Ability to work effectively with students from diverse cultural, linguistic, socioeconomic, and educational backgrounds, including students with a wide range of abilities and disabilities.Strong organizational, time management, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and respond effectively in a dynamic school environment.Ability to establish positive, respectful relationships with students while maintaining appropriate professional boundaries.Commitment to fostering an inclusive, safe, and supportive learning environment where all students can thrive.Ability to remain calm, exercise sound judgment, and respond appropriately in challenging or unexpected situations.Willingness to learn new instructional strategies, technologies, and evidence-based practices to support student growth and achievement.Commitment to ongoing professional learning and continuous improvement as a member of the educational team.Physical RequirementsAbility to perform the physical demands of the position, including standing, walking, bending, kneeling, reaching, and lifting or assisting with up to 2550 pounds, as required by student needs and job responsibilities.Ability to safely assist students with mobility, transfers, positioning, and activities of daily living, including personal care, in accordance with district policies, training, and established safety procedures.Ability to actively supervise and engage with students in a variety of settings, including classrooms, playgrounds, cafeterias, hallways, community-based learning environments, and during arrival, dismissal, and field trips.Ability to respond promptly and appropriately in emergency situations, including assisting with student evacuations or implementing safety procedures as required.Ability to work effectively in both indoor and outdoor environments and in varying weather conditions when supervising or supporting students.Ability to perform repetitive tasks and maintain the stamina necessary to meet the physical demands of supporting students throughout the school day.Work EnvironmentWork is performed in classrooms, school buildings, playgrounds, cafeterias, and other school settings. The position may involve exposure to noise, frequent interaction with students, and occasional behavioral challenges.Duties may be modified by the school district based on operational needs under the Director of Student Services.This job description in no manner states or implies that these are the only duties and responsibilities to be performed. A paraprofessional will be required to follow the instructions and perform the duties required by the Principal, appointing authority or designee.