Paraeducator Special Education XP

Laramie County School District 1

Afflerbach Elementary School – Cheyenne, Wyoming

Job

Final date to receive applications:
Posted until filled

Posted:
Mar 02, 2026 7:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date:
Immediately

SUMMARY: Under the direction of a certified teacher, provide support to students with special education needs within the assigned classroom by reinforcing curriculum with individual and/or small groups of students; adapting classroom activities, assignments, and/or materials as directed; collaborating with teachers to implement IEPs; monitoring student behavior, and providing clerical support to teacher(s) and staff. This position could be placed in the following areas: job coach, resource room, etc.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist students individually or in small groups to introduce and/or reinforce learning concepts, curriculum, assignments, and/or lesson plans to maximize learning and reach academic goals. Administer tests, homework assignments, make‑up work, etc., to support the teacher in the classroom. Adapt classroom activities, assignments, and/or materials and/or make accommodations as directed by a certified employee. Model conversations, manners, active listening, organizational skills, problem‑solving strategies, and everyday interaction to demonstrate appropriate social behavior in a culturally sensitive manner and develop students’ daily living and behavioral skills.
  
  (50%)
• Confers with certified teacher to assist in evaluating student progress, success, and recordkeeping. Provides verbal feedback and/or written documentation and reports observations and incidents related to specific students. Maintains manual and electronic files and records as required. (10%)
• Collaborates with teachers to implement and meet IEP objectives. Observes students throughout the day to evaluate progress toward IEP objectives and/or implement accommodations and/or modifications for the purpose of maximizing learning. Attends IEP meetings, as requested, to provide feedback to teachers and/or parents in evaluating progress and/or implementing IEP objectives. (10%)
• Monitors and supervises students in a variety of settings, including classroom, playground, field trips, library, lunchroom, bus loading/unloading, etc. Implements discipline in accordance with school district and building policies to ensure a safe and positive learning environment. (10%)
• Assists in making copies and obtaining, organizing, and maintaining classroom materials, equipment, and work areas to maximize student learning, provide a safe learning environment, and meet mandated requirements. (10%)
• Assists other personnel as required (e.g., enrolling students, maintaining records, working with other classroom teachers, filing paperwork, organizing rooms, duplicating, laminating, correcting papers, etc.). (2%)
• Responds to emergency situations (e.g., injured student, fights, etc.) to resolve immediate safety concerns or direct to appropriate personnel. (2%)
• Attends meetings and in‑service training as required. (2%)
• Performs other duties as assigned. (4%)

TOTAL = 100%

• High school diploma or equivalent
• No experience required
• Experience working with school‑age children preferred
• Experience working with children with special needs preferred

• Criminal background check required for hire
• First Aid certification preferred

• English language skills
• Oral and written communication skills
• Interpersonal relations skills
• Basic math skills
• Bilingual language skills preferred
• Knowledge of child development stages preferred
• Ability to maintain confidentiality in all aspects of the job
• Ability and willingness to work effectively and compassionately with students at all levels of ability
• Ability and willingness to adhere to attendance expectations and follow district procedures for absence reporting
• Ability to promote and follow Board of Trustees policies, District policies, and building and department procedures and to communicate, interact, and work effectively and cooperatively with all people including…