Resource​/Title Paraprofessional

Resource/Title I Paraprofessional

Albany County School District 1 Laramie Montessori – Laramie, Wyoming

Job : 5837462

Final date to receive applications: Jul 31, 2026 11:59 PM (Mountain Standard Time)

Posting Date: Jul 16, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 20, 2026

Position Summary: The Resource/Title I Paraprofessional provides support to the Title I intervention program within the assigned classroom, improving students' success in basic academics (reading and math); relieving teachers of clerical tasks; and assisting students by modeling the skills necessary to perform assignments.

• Administers a variety of assigned activities (e.g., tests, homework assignments, make‑up work) to support teachers in the classroom.
• Attends meetings, such as in‑service presentations and staff meetings, to acquire and convey information related to job functions.
• Communicates with supervising instructional staff and professional support personnel to evaluate progress and implement IEP objectives.
• Evaluates students during the school day (e.g., completion of assignments, life skills, response sequences) to take action or provide referrals.
• Maintains instructional materials, files, records, and charts to ensure availability and meet mandated requirements.
• Monitors individual and/or groups of students in various settings to ensure a safe and appropriate environment.
• Promotes good study habits to improve student outcomes.
• Manages assigned activities to provide a safe and optimal learning environment.
• Monitors students during assigned periods to maintain a safe and positive school environment.
• Provides instruction to students in individual and group activities (e.g., reading, spelling, self‑esteem, behavioral skills) to reinforce instructional objectives and implement IEP plans.
• Provides adapted classroom activities, assignments, and materials under the direction of the supervising teacher.
• Provides feedback of observations to inform teachers and administrators of student progress.
• Responds to inquiries from various sources to solve problems and direct to other resources.
• Responds to emergency situations (e.g., injured student, school drills) to resolve immediate safety concerns.
• Tutors students on assigned class work to support completion of assignments.
• Follows policies and procedures of the school and district.
• Demonstrates professional responsibility, ethical behavior, accurate data reporting, meeting deadlines, maintaining confidentiality, caring for equipment and materials, and presenting a good role model.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Effective communication skills and time management.
• Organizational skills and ability to maintain positive relationships with staff.
• Proficiency with standard office equipment and software applications.
• Ability to prepare and maintain accurate records.
• Knowledge of instructional techniques, safety practices, conflict resolution, child development/behavior.
• Calm demeanor, confidentiality, and meeting deadlines.

• Minimum:
  High school education or GED.
• Preferred: 1+ year experience working in a school.

• Vision – able to read small print or view a computer screen for prolonged periods.
• Hearing – able to answer telephones and tolerate exposure to noisy conditions.
• Speech – able to be understood in face‑to‑face communications and over the telephone.
• Upper body mobility – use hands and fingers to manipulate small objects and lift objects.
• Strength – lift, push, pull, or carry objects up to 40 pounds on a frequent basis.
• Work environment – constant interruptions, cooperation with others, independence, outdoor and indoor settings.
• Travel – requires travel to multiple sites.

Evaluation is performed by the Principal/Assistant Principal(s).

Position Type: Full‑Time

Salary: $22.11 to $27.99 per hour