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Anticipated 7 hr/day Paraprofessional Strive Program - Interview Only
Coventry Public Schools of RI Western Coventry School - Coventry, Rhode Island
Job Description
Coventry Public Schools is seeking to hire a 7 hr/day Paraprofessional in the Strive program at Western Elementary School. 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:
- Prior experience working in a comparable position preferred.
- 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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