Special Education Paraprofessional - Torrington Secondary Schools

Goshen County School District #1 in Torrington, Wyoming, is accepting applications for four secondary Special Education Paraprofessional positions for the  school year. These positions are located at Torrington High School, which serves students in grades 9-12, and the Compass Academy, which supports students ages 18-21 in the district's instructional/ vocational program.

These are school-year, 150-day positions that include a comprehensive benefits package with medical, dental, and vision insurance, retirement benefits, and paid leave in accordance with district policy. Candidates must meet the highly qualified requirements for paraprofessional positions. The start date is August 17, 2026, contingent upon the successful completion of all district pre-employment requirements.

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.

The Torrington High School positions report to the building principal and the Compass Academy position reports to the Director of Special Services.

Applications will be accepted through June 30, 2026, or until filled.

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 transcripts

Certificates and Licenses Valid driver 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

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.