RI Academic Paraprofessional-Immediate Opening (2025-26) jobs in United States
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Duluth Area Family YMCA · 3 months ago

RI Academic Paraprofessional-Immediate Opening (2025-26)

positionRhode Island
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityNew Grad, Entry Level

Achievement First is a dedicated educational organization that invites passionate educators to apply for the position of Academic Paraprofessional. The role involves supporting students' academic and behavioral needs, collaborating with teachers, and implementing instructional strategies to ensure every student's success.

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Responsibilities

Implement teacher planned instruction as directed by classroom teachers
Support individual or small group instruction with teacher collaboration
Support with implementation of IEP accommodations
Maintain documentation of student services and progress
Collaborate with the special education teacher(s) and Dean around student progress
Collaborate with special education/general education and related service providers around student and your support
Provide insight on strengths and weakness for the writing of new IEP(s) for the scholar
Document para support through Medicaid and Time Study Process

Qualification

Instructional skillsClassroom managementIEP accommodationsCollaboration skillsSpanish proficiencyCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsTeam playerWork ethic

Required

High School Diploma required with TA Certificate or passing Para test score of 461+ or Associate Degree or Minimum of 60 College Credits
Experience working with children or adolescents
Strong instructional and classroom management skills
Unyielding commitment to students, self and school's constant learning and development
Relentlessness - doing whatever it takes to ensure success
Team player
Excellent communication skills
Highly organized
Belief in Achievement First's mission, educational model, REACH and Core Values
Maturity, humility, strong work ethic, sense of humor, and “roll-up-my-sleeves” attitude

Preferred

Spanish language proficiency is a plus

Benefits

Medical
Dental
Vision
Life insurance
403(b) retirement benefit package with match
Paid Family Leave

Company

Duluth Area Family YMCA

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Duluth Area Family YMCA specializes in providing social services regarding swimming programs, sports, child care, health and wellness.
dateFounded in 1882
location
Duluth, Georgia, USA
people-size201-500 employees
web-link
https://www.duluthymca.org/

Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage

Leadership Team

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Sara Cole
President & CEO
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Recent News

Duluth News Tribune
Duluth, Superior branches merge to form Lake Superior YMCA
2026-01-06
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