Special Education Paraprofessional - Compass Academy - Transition Program

Position: Special Education Paraprofessional - Compass Academy - 18-21 Transition Program
GCSD#1 in Torrington, Wyoming, has a Special Education Paraprofessional position for the 2025-26 school year. This position supports students ages 18-21 in the district's instructional/ vocational program. Candidate must meet highly qualified requirements and have a valid driver license and evidence of insurability. Start date is contingent upon successful completion of all district pre-employment requirements.

Duties will include specific responsibilities for assisting in the supervision, care, and instruction of students in various program environments (ie classroom, community, workplace etc), assisting in implementing plans for instruction; developing pre-employment skills; monitoring student safety, behavior and performance, and transporting students to various locations in the community.

The job of Paraprofessional - Special Education was established for the purpose/s of providing support to the instructional program within assigned classroom with specific responsibility for assisting in the supervision, care and instruction of special education students in the regular classroom or in a self-contained classroom; assisting in implementing plans for instruction; monitoring student behavior during non-classroom time; providing information to appropriate school personnel;

and attending IEP meetings if required.

This job reports to the Director of Special Services.

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Essential Functions

Assists students with alternative communication systems and/or adaptive equipment or technology for the purpose of increasing student's access to the work environment and community.

Assists transition coordinator, teachers and related staff for the purpose of supporting and developing students' vocational skills.

Collaborates with supervising teacher(s), other staff, or job provider as assigned for the purpose of communicating information, resolving issues, and providing services in compliance with established guidelines.

Coordinates vocational tasks at job training sites, provides job coaching, and follow-up support for the purpose of meeting student's transition needs.

Monitors student performance according to program guidelines for the purpose of identifying areas requiring additional training on techniques and methods for maintaining solid work habits.

Supports instruction under the supevision of assigned teacher or transition coordinator to students in a variety of individual and group activities (e.g. math or reading groups, service learning, behavioral skills, daily living skills, etc.) for the purpose of reinforcing instructional objectives, implementing student plans, and ensuring successful student outcomes.

Transports students for the purpose of assisting them in preparing for testing, interviews, and access to the work environment and the community.

Tutors students in vocational skills and models these skills (e.g. work requirements, interviewing skills, occupational, interpersonal, consumer, mobility, domestic, safety, etc.) for the purpose of enhancing student readiness for employment.

Other Functions

Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.

The complete job description can be viewed on the district website under Employment/Job Description s.

Experience Job related experience is desired but not required.

Education High School diploma or equivalent

Required Testing Para Pro Assessment Test or 48+ credits on college transcript

Certificates and Licenses Driver's License and Evidence of Insurability

Continuing Educ. / Training Level I CPI Training, or equivalent training, within 6 months of hire and annual training renewal if required; professional development

Clearances Criminal Justice Fingerprint/Background Clearance

FLSA Status Non Exempt

Goshen County School District No. 1 does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in its educational programs or activities. Inquiries concerning Title VI, Title IX, Section 504, and the Americans with Disabilities Act, may be referred to:
Central Administration, 626 West 25th Avenue, Torrington, WY 82240 , or Wyoming Department of Education Office for Civil Rights Coordinator, 122 West 25th Street, Suite E200, Cheyenne, Wyoming , . See District Policy 4300/5100 Non-Discrimination and Anti-Harassment.