ESY Specialized Program Paraprofessional

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: 2 sessions: 8-10 and 10-12
• Days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday
• Location: Dunn’s Corners School

Elementary Resource

• Dates: July 6 - July 30
• Time: 8-11 am
• Days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday

Elementary Behavior and Clinical Support

• Dates: July 6 - July 29
• Time: 8-11 am
• Days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday

Elementary Applied Academics and ASD Programming

• Dates: July 6 - July 30
• Time: 8-11 am
• Days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday

Secondary Resource

• Dates: July 6 - July 29
• Time: 9am-12pm
• Days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday

Middle School Applied Academics and ASD Programming

• Dates: July 6 - July 30
• Time: 9am-12pm
• Days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday

Secondary Behavior and Clinical Support

• Dates: July 6 - July 29
• Time: 9-12 am
• Days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday

High School Applied Academics and ASD Programming

• Dates: July 6 - July 29
• Time: 8am-12am
• Days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday

Transition Academy

• Dates: July 6-July 29 (some programming may run longer based on individual need)
• 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.