Summer - ESY Child Support Assistant (SY 26-27)

Prep Days [NOT PD Days]: June 29-30, 2026

Program Dates: Mon-Thurs July 6-30, 2026

Data Day: July 31, 2026

Hours: 8:15am-12:45pm

Pay Rate: Contractual Rate (Contingent upon funding)

Up to 29 positions - Locations:

DelSesto Middle School

8:15 AM - 12:45 PM

• Summer - Child Support Assistant - up to 6 positions 
• Summer - Child Support Assistant - up to 8 positions 
• Summer - Child Support Assistant 1:2 - up to 1 positions
• Summer - Child Support Assistant 1:1 - up to 4 positions
• Summer - Child Support Assistant Float - up to 2 position 

Carnevale Elementary School

8:15 AM - 12:45 PM

• Summer - Child Support Assistant - up to 6 positions 
• Summer - Child Support Assistant 1:1 - up to 1 positions 
• Summer - Child Support Assistant 1:2 - up to 1 positions

Job Description: Providence Public Schools District (PPSD) seeks an exceptional CHILD SUPPORT ASSISTANT who is highly qualified and skillful to join our community of teachers, students and stakeholders. This is an exciting opportunity for teachers who seek a challenging yet rewarding teaching experience.

1:1, 1:2, etc. whose students require bussing, it is MANDATORY that you ride with your

The Child Support Assistant will be responsible for all health and hygiene issues described below and work cooperatively with the other service providers and the School Nurse/Teachers.

Contractual rate of pay; contingency upon funding

EDUCATION TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

• Associate’s degree OR
• 48 college credits OR
• Passing score of 461 on the ParaPro Test

RIDE Certification Requirements:

• Teacher Assistant Training Program Certificate AND
• CNA License

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES, RESPONSIBILITIES AND CURRICULAR LINKAGES

The duties of the Child Support Assistant (CSA) encompass a broad spectrum and include but are not limited to the following: 

• Prepare all specialized equipment, e.g. walkers, helmets, braces, etc. for use by all pupils each day; securing at the close of school day. 
• Assisting children to and from transportation vehicles (especially those that are medically fragile). 
• Assist medically fragile students, in their daily movement, whenever necessary, especially during fire drills, emergencies, changing classes, etc.
• Provide follow up activities as supervised by the Physical or Occupational Therapists. 
• To assist the school Nurse/Teacher with maintenance regarding correspondence whenever necessary.
• Will give personal care when needed, in toileting/changing diapers, personal hygiene, and clothing changes, whenever necessary. 
• To take temperature (axillary/orally/rectally) pulse and respiration whenever necessary. 8. Meets safety needs of students by providing necessary assistance to prevent injuries and use of equipment properly, such as walkers, wheelchairs, etc. 
• Emptying, cleaning, and changing of the urinary bags.
• Assist the students to the bathroom facilities.
• To instruct students in proper hygiene techniques.
• Participates in field trips whenever directed. 
• To assume other responsibilities at the direction of the Nurse/Health Administrator. 
• The Child Support Assistant  will monitor the gastrointestinal feeding tube while it is running and is responsible for closing the valve if the student experiences any symptoms of gastric reflux or gastrointestinal distress, and will immediately notify the School Nurse/Teacher. 
• The Child Support Assistant  will inform the School Nurse Teacher when a student is required to take any medications.  THE CHILD SUPPORT ASSISTANT IS NOT PERMITTED TO DISBURSE ANY MEDICATIONS TO ANY STUDENT.
• The Child Support Assistant  will report any medical problems/changes of the students to the School Nurse/Teacher immediately.

At the discretion of the building principal and the School Nurse/Teacher, the Child Support Assistant will assist with other students as needed. 

EEO Statement

Providence Public Schools is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that is actively seeking to increase minority recruitment among its administrators and teaching staff. PSD does not discriminate on the basis of race, age, sex, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, color, disability or veteran status. All programs are open to all individuals, regardless of their race, age, sex, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, color, disability or veteran status.

Notice of E-Verify Participation and Right to Work

Providence Public School District participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all participating employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. Please review the following posters for more information:

• Notice of E-Verify Participation (English/Spanish)
• IER Right to Work Poster (English/Spanish)