The posting
The Chariho Regional School District is accepting applications for a Long Term Substitute Teacher Assistant at Richmond Elementary School. This position is through the remainder of the 2026-2027 school year. Must have completed or be currently enrolled in a RIDE certified teacher assistant pre-employment training course and pass the Para Pathways exams. If applicant holds an Associate's degree or higher, the Para Pathways exams are waived.
This position requires paraprofessional work of an instructional, therapeutic nature, or personal nature in an educational setting with individuals or with small groups of students, with moderate to severe disabilities who have developmental, cognitive, learning, physical and/or social-emotional disabilities.
A substitute teacher assistant is responsible for working with the teacher or supervisor to assist in the design, implementation, and evaluation of program activities to ensure high levels of learning and performance for students. Work involves the development of an effective personal relationship with children. An employee is provided with specific instructions, and is under the direct supervision of a classroom teacher or other appropriate certified professional staff.
This position requires a desire and ability to work with students across various domains which include assisting students to learn and apply academic skills, self-help skills, communication skills, mobility skills, socialization skills, self regulatory skills, and positive behavioral interaction skills. This position may require the individual to work closely and collegially with a team of professionals and therapists in a flexible and cooperative manner, putting the needs of the students first. This work involves the development of effective relationships with both the students and other adults working within the classroom. This may require an unusual amount of patience, consistency, flexibility, tolerance and empathy on the part of the employee. This work may require the performance of various instructional and therapeutic duties that may be unique to the student and/or the classroom. These duties, although specialized, can be learned on the job and will be monitored and supervised by appropriate certified personnel. Applicant must have completed or be currently enrolled in a RIDE certified teacher assistant pre-employment training course and pass the Para Pathways exams. If applicant holds an Associate's degree or higher, the Para Pathways exams are waived. Transcripts (if candidate holds an Associate's or Bachelor's degree) 3 letters of reference Copy of High School/Trade School or GED diploma



