Substitute Paraprofessionals

SUBSTITUTE PARAPROFESSIONALS 25/26 School Year

Smithfield Public Schools - Smithfield, Rhode Island

This job is also posted in Rhode Island State DOE Consortium Job Board.

Job : 5517522

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Jan 30, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Substitute paraprofessionals (teacher assistants) positions available with the Smithfield Public Schools for the  School Year.

Experience is preferred, but not required.

DON'T HAVE A TEACHER ASSISTANT CERTIFICATION? Find more information: RI Department of Education Teacher Assistant Training Information

Applicants can work as many or as few days as positions allow and depending upon job availability as needed within the district, with a maximum of 28 hours.

Position Type: Part-time

Salary: $15 Per Hour

Job Categories: Substitute >
Substitute:
Paraprofessional

Smithfield is a suburb located 10 miles northwest of Providence. Smithfield Public Schools serves over 2,412 students in Pre K-12 in 5 schools:
Smithfield High School, Gallagher Middle School, and 3 elementary schools. Our promise:
Every student will be prepared for continued learning, career, and life.

• Substitute teacher assistant positions require:
  Teacher Assistant Training Program Certification with Qualifying Para Pro Assessment test results
  OR
  Associates degree along with teacher assistant training certification
  OR
  Bachelors degree along with teacher assistant training certification
  OR
  Any degree with childcare coursework (teacher assistant training certification not needed in this case)
• APPLICANTS: PLEASE PROCEED TO SUBMIT TO THE ADMINISTRATION OFFICE LOCATED AT 49 FARNUM PIKE SMITHFIELD, RI 02917 THE FOLLOWING: (no appointment is necessary to drop off the forms - forms cannot be emailed.)
• New substitute checklist of forms
• Printed current resume
• Printed & completed Federal W4 form that can be located at https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).-4
• Printed & completed RI W-4 form that can be located at -forms
• Printed Federal I9 form that can be located at https://.pdf
  
  NOTE:
  
  2 FORMS OF IDENTIFICATION ARE REQUIRED to be submitted with the I9 form. Please see page 2 of the list of acceptable documents on the I9 form to avoid a delay of processing your application!
• Direct Deposit form (will be provided to you by the district)
• NOTE:
  
  After you have applied on School Spring, please follow the instructions above to submit the forms required to our office. You may drop off the forms to 49 Farnum Pike Smithfield anytime between 8:30 am and 3:00 pm Monday through Friday. Our office will process the applications in the order in which they have been received.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

The employer requires all applicants to answer the following questions. It is recommended that you type any essays in a word processing program, save them, and then paste them on the proceeding job application page.

• 1. Are you a retired Rhode Island School Employee who contributed to the RI Municipal Employee's Retirement System (MERS) or Employee's Retirement System of RI (ERSRI)?
  Yes/No
• 2. I certify that the facts set forth in this Application for Employment are true and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that if I am employed, false statements, omissions or misrepresentations may result in my dismissal. I authorize the Smithfield Public School District to make an investigation of any of the facts set forth in this application and release the District from any liability.
  
  The employer may contact any listed references on this application.
  Yes/No

• Smithfield Public Schools
• 49 Farnum Pike
• Smithfield, Rhode Island 02917
• Phone: