Paraeducator Special Education XP
Listed on 2026-07-14
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Education / Teaching
Special Needs / Learning Disabilities, Teacher Assistant/ Paraprofessional, Elementary School, Special Education Assistant
Para educator Special Education [XP08]
Laramie County School District 1 SOUTH HIGH SCHOOL - Cheyenne, Wyoming
Job DetailsJob : 5818957
Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled
Posted: Jul 07, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: Aug 19, 2026
Job DescriptionMonday-Friday
8 hours daily
Pay Column G: $16.52 hourly
+ Benefits
Will need to take a defensive driving course after hire.
Laramie County School District 1
Job Title:
Para educator – Special Education
Revised Date:
May 2020
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.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
:
1. Under the direct supervision of a certified teacher, assists students individually or in small groups to introduce and/or reinforce learning concepts, curriculum, assignments, and/or lesson plans in order to maximize student learning and to reach academic goals. Administers tests, homework assignments, make‑up work, etc. to support the teacher in the classroom. Adapts classroom activities, assignments, and/or materials and/or makes accommodations as directed by a certified employee.
Models conversations, manners, active listening, organizational skills, problem‑solving strategies, and everyday interaction to demonstrate appropriate social behavior in a culturally sensitive manner and to develop students’ daily living and behavioral skills.
2. Confers with certified teacher to assist in the evaluation of student progress, success, and record‑keeping. 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.
3. Collaborates with teachers to implement and meet Individualized Education Plan (IEP) objectives. Observes students throughout the school day to evaluate progress toward IEP objectives and/or implement accommodations and/or modifications for the purpose of maximizing student learning. Attends IEP meetings, as requested, to provide feedback to teachers and/or parents in evaluating progress and/or implementing IEP objectives.
4. 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 for the purpose of ensuring a safe and positive learning environment.
5. 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.
6. 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.
7. Responds to emergency situations (e.g., injured student, fights, etc.) for the purpose of resolving immediate safety concerns and/or directing to appropriate personnel for resolution.
8. Attends meetings and in‑service training as required.
9. Performs other duties as assigned.
TOTAL = 100%
EDUCATION AND RELATED WORK EXPERIENCE
:
High school diploma or equivalent
No experience required
Experience working with school‑age children preferred
Experience working with children with special needs preferred
LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS OR CERTIFICATIONS
:
Criminal background check required for hire
First Aid certification preferred
TECHNICAL SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, & ABILITIES
:
English language skills
Oral and written communication skills
Interpersonal relations skills
Basic math skills
Bilingual…
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