Paraeducator Pre-K - 2026​/PA

Para educator Pre-K - 2026/2027 Contract year only [PA18]

Laramie County School District 1 SUNRISE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL - Cheyenne, Wyoming

Job : 5742256

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: May 27, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 19, 2026

THIS POSITION IS FOR THE 2026/2027 CONTRACT YEAR ONLY

7.5 HOURS/DAY
Monday-Friday
Pay Column E: $15.42 - Pay will be spread out over 12 months

+Benefits

Job Title:
Para educator - General

Revised Date:
May 2020

Department:
Paraeducators

FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt

Work Year: 9 months

Salary

Schedule:

Para educator-PA18

Under the direction of a certified teacher, provide support to the instructional program within the assigned classroom by reinforcing curriculum with individual and/or small groups of students, monitoring student behavior, and providing clerical support to teacher(s) and staff. Supports teachers and students within general education, Pre‑K, Title 1, ESL, and/or Gifted and Talented programs/classrooms.

• Under direct supervision of a certified teacher, 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 and grade level standards. Adapt and administer classroom activities, assignments, and assessments. Model conversations, manners, active listening, organizational skills, problem‑solving strategies, and everyday interaction to demonstrate appropriate social behavior in a culturally sensitive manner.
  
  Frequency: D, % of Time: 60%
• Monitors and supervises students in a variety of settings, including classroom, playground, field trips, library, lunchroom, bus loading/unloading, etc. Implements various levels of discipline in accordance with school district and building policies to ensure a safe and positive learning environment. Frequency: D, % of Time: 10%
• Assists in making copies and obtaining, organizing, and maintaining classroom materials, equipment, and work areas. Frequency: D, % of Time: 10%
• Confers with certified teacher to assist in evaluation of 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. Frequency: D, % of Time: 10%
• Assists other personnel as required which may include enrolling students, maintaining records, working with other classroom teachers, filing paperwork, organizing rooms, duplicating, laminating, correcting papers, etc. Frequency: W, % of Time: 2%
• Responds to emergency situations (e.g. injured student, fights, etc.) to resolve immediate safety concerns and/or direct to appropriate personnel for resolution. Frequency: W, % of Time: 2%
• Attends meetings and in‑service training as required. Frequency: W, % of Time: 2%
• Performs other duties as assigned. Frequency:
  Ongoing, % of Time: 4% Total = 100%

• High school diploma or equivalent
• No experience required
• Experience working with school age children 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
• Ability to maintain confidentiality in all aspects of the job
• Ability and willingness to work effectively and compassionately with students with all levels of abilities
• Ability and willingness to adhere to attendance expectations and to follow district procedures for absence reporting
• Ability to promote and follow Board of Trustees policies, District policies, and building and department procedures
• Ability to communicate, interact, and work effectively and cooperatively with all people including those from diverse ethnic and educational backgrounds
• Ability to recognize the importance of safety in the workplace, follow safety rules, practice safe work habits, utilize appropriate/required safety equipment, and…