Paraeducator Resource Room XP

Job Title:

Para educator – Special Education

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, introduce and/or reinforce learning concepts and curriculum, administer tests, homework, and make‑up work. Adapt classroom activities and materials under direction of the special education teacher. Model conversation, manners, active listening, organizational skills, problem‑solving strategies, and everyday interaction to demonstrate appropriate social behavior.
• Assist in evaluating student progress and record‑keeping. Provide verbal or written feedback and report observations and incidents related to specific students. Maintain manual and electronic files as required.
• Collaborate with teachers to implement and meet IEP objectives. Observe students throughout the day to evaluate progress toward IEP objectives and to implement accommodations or modifications. Attend IEP meetings to provide feedback to teachers and/or parents.
• Monitor and supervise students in classroom, playground, field trips, library, lunchroom, bus loading/unloading, etc., implementing discipline in accordance with district policies to ensure a safe learning environment.
• Assist in making copies, obtaining, organizing, and maintaining classroom materials, equipment, and work areas to maximize student learning and safety.
• Assist other personnel as required, including enrolling students, maintaining records, filing paperwork, organizing rooms, duplicating, laminating, and correcting papers.
• Respond to emergency situations (e.g., injured student, fights) to resolve immediate safety concerns or direct to appropriate personnel.
• 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.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality in all aspects of the job.
• Ability to work effectively and compassionately with students with all levels of abilities.
• Ability to adhere to attendance expectations and district absence reporting procedures.
• Ability to promote and follow Board of Trustees policies, district policies, and building and department procedures.
• Ability to communicate and collaborate with all people including those from diverse backgrounds.
• Ability to recognize the importance of safety in the workplace and follow safety rules.

Operating knowledge of and experience with personal computers and peripherals, typical office equipment such as telephones, copier, fax, and office productivity programs such as Microsoft Office Suite and e‑mail is preferred and required within two months after hire.

Reports to:

Certified Teacher and Principal.

• Work year: 9 months.
• Work hours:
  
  7.5 hours per day, Monday‑Friday.
• Primary location:
  Henderson Elementary School (Cheyenne, Wyoming).
• Pay rate: $16.52 per hour, spread out over 12 months.
• Benefits:
  Included (details available on request).