Job Title: Culinary Technical Assistant
Location: District - Anticipated Westerly High School
Class Title: Regular -Non Exempt
Effective Date: 08/24/2026
Hours per week: Part Time
General Statement: Under the direction of the teacher, is responsible for assisting in the instruction in the culinary classroom/kitchen. The assistant will carry out a daily education program and develop an effective personal relationship with students. The position requires patience, empathy and flexibility on the part of the paraprofessional and includes assisting a teacher in various instructional duties and performing clerical duties, according to established procedures which can be learned on the job.
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Length of Work Year: This position is limited to the number of student in-school days each year plus three professional development days.
Responsibilities:
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Maintains and adheres to strict confidentiality requirements regarding students, parents and other staff.
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Works with individual students or small groups of students to reinforce learning of material or skills initially introduced by the teacher.
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Assists the teacher in planning and implementation of curriculum, instruction and assessment.
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Instructs small groups of students in specific subject areas with teacher direction.
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Follow the teacher or other appropriate professional’s directions.
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Monitors and supervises students and/or continues lessons during short-term teacher absences.
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learn assigned duties readily and adhere to prescribed classroom procedures.
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Prepares and gathers materials and supplies.
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Exhibits self-control and good judgment.
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Under direction of the building principal, supervises students during lunch periods and/or during student arrival and dismissal.
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Receives additional training, if deemed necessary, for the position.
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Maintains order by reinforcing school rules in all settings including recess, lunch and bus.
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Participates in Professional Development and completes all training required by the school district.
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Implements instructional activities with students as directed by the teacher in school and community sites.
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Provides support to meet the individual student’s needs.
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Assumes responsibility for being prepared to deliver and perform salon instructional duties as prescribed.
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Acquires knowledge of the curriculum content of the classes of which he/she assists.
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Assists the teacher with the maintenance of the classroom and kitchen.
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Assists in supervision of students within the classroom and classroom kitchen.
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Performs any other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
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Experience:
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Education or experience working with students in a Culinary Program preferred.
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Three to six months of experience in a school environment providing support to students.
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Effective communications skills.
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Proficiency in essential computer applications.
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Education:
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Bachelor’s degree or Associate’s degree in related field preferred
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Certification & Licensing:
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Must meet the current RI Department of Education requirements and or certifications.
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Current RI Culinary License/Instructors License preferred
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Authorized to work in the USA
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Current national background check without disqualifying results at time of hire.
