English Language​/Special Education Paraprofessional - Highland Park Elementary

English Language / Special Education Paraprofessional – Highland Park Elementary (Job )

Date Posted: 6/1/2026

Location:

Highland Park

• High School graduate or equivalent.
• Good command of the English language.
• Ability to work well with students and staff.
• Working knowledge and competence in reading, math, English, and related academic subjects.
• Typing and computer skills preferred.
• Highly qualified (associate's degree or pass the Para Pro exam) – This is for Title-1 Paraprofessional positions ONLY!

$17.97–$20.97 depending on experience. ($1.00 increase for BA or BS)

Building principal and/or Special Education teacher

To assist the teaching staff in supporting the learning programs for students in their designated educational environment.

• Works with individual students or small groups of students to reinforce learning of material or skills initially introduced by the teacher.
• Assists the teacher in devising special strategies for reinforcing material or skills based on a sympathetic understanding of individual students, their needs, interests, and abilities.
• Helps students master equipment or instructional materials assigned by the teacher.
• Guides independent study, enrichment work, and remedial work set up and assigned by the teacher.
• Assists with the supervision of students during emergency drills, assemblies, play periods, and field trips.
• Keeps bulletin board and other classroom learning displays up-to-date.
• Assists with such large group activities as drill work, reading aloud, and story-telling.
• Reads to students, listens to students read, and participates in other forms of oral communication with students.
• Checks notebooks, corrects papers, and supervises testing and make-up work, as assigned by the teacher.
• Maintains a high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality of information concerning school matters.

Employment relationship with the District is at will and of indefinite duration. Salary and fringe benefits to be set by the Board of Trustees.

Job Category:
Classified

Exemption Status: non-exempt

Days/year: 176

Hours/day: 7

Insurance Eligibility:
Eligible

Contract position: no

• School district experience (full time) = One (1) year of job-related experience equals one step on the wage schedule, up to step seven (7)
• School district experience (substitute) & non-school district experience = Three (3) years of job-related experience equals one step on the wage schedule, up to step seven (7)

* Placement beyond step seven requires approval from the Superintendent.

Upon board approval, eligible staff move one step on the wage schedule annually, except in those years when the Board of Trustees sets a wage freeze due to budget constraints. Individuals that start in their position after the start of second semester will not be eligible for a step increase the following school year.

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board's Policy on Evaluation of Classified Personnel.

Sheridan County School District No. 2 is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively supports the Americans with Disabilities Act and will consider reasonable accommodations. Sheridan County School District No. 2 does not discriminate on the basis of economic status, intellectual ability, race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender status, age, disability, or religion in admission or access to, or treatment of employment in, its educational programs or activities.

Inquiries concerning Title VI, Title IX, Section 504, and ADA may be referred to Sheridan County School District No. 2:
Title IX Coordinator:
Human Resource Director: 201 N. Connor St., Sheridan, WY 82801: . Section 504 Coordinator:
Special Services Director: 201 N. Connor St., Sheridan, WY 82801: .

Wyoming State Statute requires any employee initially hired by SCSD2 on or after July 1, 1996, to pass a criminal background check with DCI (Department of Criminal Investigation).

Postings current as of 6/6/2026 4:30:03 PM CST.