English Language Paraprofessional - Sheridan Junior High School

English Language Paraprofessional - Sheridan Junior High School

• Date Posted: 2/9/2026
• Location:
  
  Sheridan Junior High School

ENGLISH LANGUAGE PARAPROFESSIONAL - SHERIDAN JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL

SCSD2 is seeking a positive, professional, and motivated English Language Paraprofessional to join the Sheridan Junior High School team. This position is eligible for 10 paid sick leave days and 2 paid personal days (more based on years of service). Time off matches the school calendar, including Christmas break, spring break, and summer. This position is eligible for medical, dental, vision, and supplemental insurance plans and will contribute to the Wyoming Retirement Employee Pension Plan.

STARTING WAGE
: $15.97-$18.97, depending on experience ($1.00 increase for BA/BS).

• High School graduate or equivalent.
• Good command of the English language.
• Ability to work well with students and staff.
• Working knowledge and competence in reading, math, English, and related academic subjects.
• Typing and computer skills preferred.

REPORTS TO
:
Building principal and/or classroom teacher

To assist the teaching staff in supporting the learning programs for students in their designated educational environment.

• Works with individual students or small groups of students to reinforce learning of material or skills initially introduced by the teacher.
• Assists the teacher in devising special strategies for reinforcing material or skills based on a sympathetic understanding of individual students, their needs, interests, and abilities.
• Helps students master equipment or instructional materials assigned by the teacher.
• Guides independent study, enrichment work, and remedial work set up and assigned by the teacher.
• Assists with the supervision of students during emergency drills, assemblies, play periods, and field trips.
• Keeps bulletin board and other classroom learning displays up-to-date.
• Assists with such large group activities as drill work, reading aloud, and story-telling.
• Reads to students, listens to students read, and participates in other forms of oral communication with students.
• Checks notebooks, corrects papers, and supervises testing and make-up work, as assigned by the teacher.
• Maintains a high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality of information concerning school matters.

Employment relationship with the District is at will and of indefinite duration. Salary and fringe benefits to be set by the Board of Trustees.

Job Category:
Classified
Exemption Status: non-exempt
Days/year: 176
Hours/day: 7
Insurance Eligibility:
Full-time insurance
Contract position: no

• School district experience (full time) = One (1) year of job‑related experience equals one (1) step on the wage schedule, up to step seven (7)
• School district experience (substitute) & non‑school district experience = Three (3) years of job‑related experience equals one (1) step on the wage schedule, up to step seven (7)

* Placement beyond step seven (7) requires approval from the Superintendent

Upon board approval, eligible staff move one (1) step on the wage schedule annually, except in those years when the Board of Trustees sets a wage freeze due to budget constraints. Individuals that start in their position after the start of second semester will not be eligible for a step increase the following school year.

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board's Policy on Evaluation of Classified Personnel.

The closing date displayed is a guideline for candidates and hiring committees. All job postings shall be open for a minimum of five days before they are filled. Once five days have elapsed, committees may begin selecting, interviewing, and hiring qualified candidates. An application is not a guarantee for an interview. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply early, as job postings may close sooner than the listed close date.

Sheridan County School District No. 2 is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively supports the Americans with Disabilities Act and will consider reasonable accommodations.

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Human Resource Director
201 N. Connor St.
Sheridan, WY 82801

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Sheridan, WY 82801

Postings current as of 2/20/2026 12:04:12 AM CST.