Job Cosmetology Instructional Assistant One Year Only
Location: Westerly High School
Class Title: Regular - Non Exempt
Effective Date: 08/24/2026
Salary Range: $21.62 / Hr
Hours per week: Part Time FTE: 0.6
Job Summary: This non-union position, under the direction of the teacher, is responsible for assisting in the instruction in the cosmetology classroom/salon. 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.
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 area with teacher direction.
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Follows 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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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 salon.
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Assists in supervision of students within the classroom and classroom salon.
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Performs any other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications for Appointment:
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Knowledge, skills and capabilities:
- All skills, certifications and requirements must be maintained and updated as necessary.
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Ability to work with children.
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Ability to learn assigned duties readily and to adhere to prescribed classroom procedures.
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Ability to respond simultaneously to a variety of needs for students and staff while maintaining a high degree of sensitivity to individual needs.
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Demonstrates effective communications skills
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Demonstrates proficiency in essential computer applications as required.
Qualifications:
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Experience:
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Education or experience working with students in a Cosmetology Program preferred.
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Education:
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Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
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Bachelor’s degree or Associate’s degree in related fields preferred.
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Certification:
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Current RI Cosmetology 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.
