Anticipated 7 hr/day Building Paraprofessional - Interview Only
Coventry Public Schools of RI Coventry Public Schools of RI - Coventry, Rhode Island
Job Description
Coventry Public Schools is seeking to hire an Anticipated 7 hr/day Building Paraprofessional at Coventry Public Schools. Must hold a Teacher Assistant Certification and have passed a praxis exam OR have a teacher Assistant certification and Associates OR at least an Associates degree in education. This is a union contracted 180 day position with compensation according to contract. Qualifications 1. Prior experience working in a comparable position preferred. 2. Certified in Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI); if successful applicant is not currently CPI certified, training will be provided Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities •Experience with children who have emotional behavioral concerns preferred. •Experience with de-escalation preferred. •Ability to assist in transitioning students into the general education setting. •Ability to collect and monitor data as part of a behavior plan. •Ability to work with a diverse team of teachers. •Ability to work in an environment with children who may have emotional and physical outbursts. Other Responsibilities: •As outlined in the standard Teacher Assistant job description. Position Type: Full-time Job Categories: Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA
Job Requirements
- At least 3 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
- Associate degree preferred.
- Citizenship, residency or work visa required
Contact Information
- Denise McIntire, Conf. Clerk HR
- Flat River Administrative Complex
- 1675 Flat River Road
- Coventry, Rhode Island 02816
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