Paraeducator Special Education XP

Laramie County School District 1 LEBHART ELEMENTARY SCHOOL - Cheyenne, Wyoming Open in Google Maps

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Job : 5966296

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Oct 20, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Monday-Friday

7.5 hours daily

Pay Column G: $16.52/hourly

+ Benefits

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: 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.

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. (50%)

D

50%

2. Confers with certified teacher to assist in the 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. (10%)

D

10%

3. 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. (10%)

D

10%

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. (10%)

D

10%

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. (10%)

D

10%

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. (2%)

W

2%

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. (2%)

W

2%

8. Attends meetings and in-service training as required. (2%)

W

2%

9.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Ongoing

4%

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, &…