What are the responsibilities and job description for the Long Term Substitute Paraprofessional position at Westerly Public Schools (RI)?
Job Title: Long Term Paraprofessional Substitute
Location: Westerly Middle School
Class Title: Temporary - Non Exempt
Effective Date: 11/17/25
Salary Range: $16.52
Hours per week: 35 hours
General Statement: Provide support to the educational process with specific focus on instructional and classroom assistance.
Responsibilities:
- Manage student learning in accordance with the goals of the District.
- Implement lesson plans, while ensuring the integrity of academic time and in a manner which motivates students to learn and participate.
- Organize students for effective instruction.
- Ensure the adequate supervision to assure health, welfare, and safety of all students.
- Must be able to follow oral and written directions and have the ability to establish effective working relationships with staff and students.
- Ability to maintain effective classroom management strategies.
- Report all student injuries, accidents, illnesses, and discipline problems to the appropriate authority immediately or as soon as is reasonably possible.
- Perform all other related duties as assigned by building administrator(s) in accordance with District policies and practices.
Qualifications:
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Experience:
- At least 1 year of relevant experience preferred
- Education:
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Certification & Licensing:
- Must meet the current RI Department of Education requirements and or certifications.
Salary : $17