Achievement First

Achievement First

RI Academic Paraprofessional (2026-27)

Rhode Island · Principal · Full-time

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 34 days ago
LeadershipCommunicationMentoringOrganizational Skills

About the role

  • Achievement First invites passionate educators to apply for the position of Paraprofessional.
  • Working at Achievement First is an ideal position for an educator with deep passion for instruction who is eager to gain rigorous development to help perfect his/her craft.
  • In addition to participating in weekly professional development and team planning meetings, staff receive consistent high-impact coaching and feedback from a school administrator or teacher-leader.

Responsibilities

  • They will develop a strong rapport with students and maintain behavior systems created to support students struggling with behavior.
  • In addition, the behavior specialist will provide critical support to teachers and administrators during breakfast, lunch and dismissal.

Requirements

  • Assist dean of school culture with related work as required

Skills

  • 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

Compensation

  • Employees at Achievement First are provided with a competitive salary.
  • Paraprofessionals' hourly rate: $20.86
  • People from all diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.
  • Spanish language proficiency is a plus.
  • You can learn more about diversity at Achievement First here: http://achievementfirst.org/about-us/diversity/

Benefits

  • Our salaries are set through a lens of equity, and based on an individual's skills, education, and years of experience relevant to the role.

Equal opportunity

  • Achievement First is an equal opportunity employer and an organization that values diversity.

Visa & Work Authorization

  • Students are expected to operate in accordance with our REACH Values (Respect, Enthusiasm, Achievement, Citizenship, and Hard Work) both in and outside of school

This listing is sourced directly from Achievement First's careers page and normalized into a canonical job model.