Paraeducator Special Education XP

Para educator Special Education [XP08]

Location:

Cheyenne, Wyoming – Laramie County School District 1, TRIUMPH HIGH SCHOOL.

Job : 5735076

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: May 22, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 17, 2026

Schedule:

Monday‑Friday, 8 hours daily.

Pay:
Pay Column G: $16.52/hourly + Benefits.

Job Title: Para educator – Special Education

Department: Paraeducators

FLSA Status: Non‑Exempt

Work Year: 10 months

Salary

Schedule:

Para – 188 day

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 Individualized Education Plans (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.

• Assist students individually or in small groups to introduce and/or reinforce learning concepts, curriculum, assignments, and/or lesson plans to maximize student learning and reach academic goals. Administer tests, homework assignments, make‑up work, etc. to support the teacher.
• Adapt classroom activities, assignments, and/or materials and/or make accommodations as directed by a certified employee.
• Model appropriate social behavior, active listening, organizational skills, and problem‑solving strategies, and everyday interaction to demonstrate suitable social behavior in a culturally sensitive manner and to develop students’ daily living and behavioral skills.
• Collaborate with teachers to implement and meet Individualized Education Plan (IEP) objectives; observe students throughout the school day to evaluate progress toward IEP objectives and implement accommodations or modifications for maximizing student learning.
• Attend IEP meetings as requested to provide feedback to teachers and/or parents in evaluating progress and implementing IEP objectives.
• Monitor and supervise students in various settings (classroom, playground, field trips, library, lunchroom, bus loading/unloading). Implement discipline according to school district and building policies.
• Assist in making copies, obtaining, organizing, and maintaining classroom materials, equipment, and work areas.
• Assist other personnel as required (enrolling students, maintaining records, filing paperwork, organizing rooms, etc.).
• Respond to emergency situations (injured student, fights, etc.) to resolve immediate safety concerns.
• Attend meetings and in‑service training as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• 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.
• Maintain confidentiality in all aspects of the job.
• Work effectively and compassionately with students of all abilities.
• Adhere to attendance expectations and district procedures for absence reporting.
• Promote and follow Board of Trustees policies, district policies, and building and department procedures.
• Communicate, interact, and work effectively and cooperatively with all people including those from diverse ethnic and educational backgrounds.
• Recognize importance of safety in the workplace, follow safety rules, practice safe work habits, use appropriate safety equipment, and report unsafe conditions.

• Operating knowledge of personal computers and peripherals preferred; required within 2 months after hire.
• Operating knowledge of typical office equipment (telephones, copier, fax machine, etc.) preferred; required within 2 months after hire.
• Operating knowledge of office productivity programs (Microsoft Office Suite, E‑mail, etc.) preferred.

Reports to: Certified Teacher and Principal

Position Title: Para educator – Special Education

No supervisory responsibilities.

Physical demands, work environment factors, and mental functions are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

Full‑Time.

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