Tiverton Pre-K-8 ESY Special Education Teacher Assistant

Tiverton Pre-K-8 ESY Special Education Teacher Assistant

Tiverton Public Schools - Tiverton, Rhode Island

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

Job : 5580852

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Mar 11, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Jun 23, 2026

The PreK–Grade 8 ESY Special Education Teacher Assistant supports students with disabilities during the Tiverton Public Schools Extended School Year program. Under the direction of the ESY Special Educator and related service providers, the Teacher Assistant provides instructional, behavioral, communication, and personal care support to help students maintain critical skills and access ESY instruction.

Our program will run:

• From: 8:30am - 11:00am
• Dates:
  June 23, July 16 (T, W, Th)

Position Type:
Part-time

Positions Available: TBD

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• RIDE Paraprofessional/ Teacher Assistant certification
• Successful completion of district background check and fingerprinting
• Safety Care/ crisis prevention training preferred

• Experience working with children with disabilities in school or program settings
• Experience supporting students with academic and behavioral needs
• Experience following teacher-directed instructional plans
• Experience supporting communication and social skill development
• Experience with data collection and documentation preferred

• Support implementation of IEP services and ESY instructional activities
• Work with students individually and in small groups under teacher direction
• Provide academic and functional skill support
• Implement behavior support and reinforcement plans
• Support student regulation and engagement during instruction and transitions
• Assist with communication supports (visuals, AAC, prompts)
• Collect simple data on student performance and behavior as directed
• Support classroom routines and structured schedules
• Assist with supervision during arrival, dismissal, breaks, and transitions

• Provide sensory and regulation supports
• Assist with adaptive equipment and materials
• Support toileting, feeding, and personal care needs as assigned and trained
• Assist with mobility and safety support

• Sarah Kraeger, Assistant Superintendent of Students
• 100 N. Brayton Road - Rear
• Tiverton, Rhode Island 02878
• Phone:
• Email: skraeger

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