Paraeducator Special Needs PALS XP
Listed on 2026-08-31
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Education / Teaching
Special Education Assistant, Teacher Assistant/ Paraprofessional, Special Needs / Learning Disabilities
Laramie County School District 1 MCCORMICK JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL
- Cheyenne, Wyoming Open in Google Maps
Laramie County School District 1 MCCORMICK JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL
- Cheyenne, Wyoming Open in Google Maps
Job : 5870031
Final date to receive applications: Aug 14, 2026 11:59 PM (Mountain Standard Time)
Posted: Aug 03, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: Aug 19, 2026
Job Description8 HOURS/DAY
Monday-Friday
Pay Column I: $16.86/hourly
- Pay will be spread out over 12 months
+Benefits
Job Title:
Para educator
- Special Needs Revised Date:
May 2020 Department:
Paraeducators FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt Work Year:9 months Salary
Schedule:
Para educator
SUMMARY: Under the direction of a certified teacher, provide support to students with special education needs within the assigned classroom by assisting with students’ individual medical and personal needs; practicing and reinforcing learning concepts with individual and/or small groups of students; assisting students in reaching academic, personal, and behavioral goals; adapting classroom activities, assignments, and/or materials as directed; collaborating with teachers to implement Individualized Education Plans (IEPs);
monitoring and documenting student activities and behavior; and providing clerical support to teacher(s) and staff. Supports teachers and students within the PALS, CLAS, behavior intervention, essential skills, life program, progressive/adaptive learning, ADT, EDT, sign support, and other Specialized Assistance programs.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty/functions satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Under the direct supervision of a certified teacher, guides students individually or in small groups with lesson assignments and personal interactions for the purpose of practicing and/or reinforcing learning concepts and assisting students in reaching academic, personal, and behavioral goals.
Monitors and adheres to student’s daily schedule and behavior plan to ensure consistency and academic/behavioral success. 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 under the direction of the special education teacher.
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. Employs and supports appropriate de-escalation and restraint techniques (e.g. MANDT, etc.) as needed to maintain a safe environment. D 35% - Supports the individual medical and personal needs of student(s) as instructed by a health care professional and after attending training.
Duties may include administering immediate first aid, oxygen, and medical assistance and performing diapering, tube feeding, toileting, etc. D 15% - Confers with certified teacher to assist in the evaluation of student progress, success, and recordkeeping.
Documents student’s daily activities, including behavior, completed assignments, on/off task times, etc., for the purpose of making data driven decisions.
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. D 10% - Collaborates with teachers to implement and meet Individualized Education Plan (IEP) objectives. Observes students throughout the course of 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. D 10% - Monitors and supervises students in a…
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