Long term & Short Term Substitute ParaProfessional Assistants

Coventry Public Schools is seeking to hire Substitute ParaProfessional Teacher Assistants for long term & short term assignments. Coventry Public Schools provide a high quality, standards-based education for all students in an environment based upon respect, trust, and ethical and responsible behavior.  Coventry Public Schools provide an environment where students are meeting and exceeding standards in an atmosphere that fosters and values individual talents.  All members of our school community are full participants in the evaluation of their performance with the single aim of improvement.

Successful applicant must meet the following qualifications:

1. Be of good character;
2. Have a high school diploma or general equivalency diploma;
3. Completion of a Teacher Assistant Pre-Employment Training Program approved by the RI Department of Education (RIDE). Three (3) exceptions to this particular qualification:
a. Those hired before January 1, 1999
b.Those with certification as a TA in another state,
c.Those with an associates degree or bachelors degree AND who have completed coursework or other training consistent with the teacher assistant program standards. It is a district's decision whether coursework or other training is consistent with the teacher assistant program standards.
4. Meet one (1) of the following requirements:
a. Successfully pass the ParaPro Assessment. OR
b. Complete at least 2 years of study at an institution of higher education OR
c. Obtain an associates or higher degree.

Pay Rate of $17.00/hr