Paraeducator Special Needs Life Skills XP

Laramie County School District 1 ALTA VISTA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
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Job : 5904404

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Aug 26, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

8 HOURS/DAY Monday-Friday Pay Column J: $18.32/hour
- Pay will be spread out over 12 months

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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.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: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.

Job Tasks Descriptions

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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…