Alternative Academics Program Paraprofessional

Sweetwater County School District #1; Rock Springs (WY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

Sweetwater County School District #1 seeks a Special Programs Paraprofessional to support Rock Springs High School students daily. You will assist with instruction, collect IEP data, manage classrooms, and help with student hygiene tasks when needed.

Position is 9 months/year, part-time up to 29 hours/week, with a salary of $25.95 per hour. Reporting to the Building Principal, the role emphasizes confidentiality and teamwork in a school setting.

Qualifications

• Must meet knowledge of teaching and learning process.
• Ability to implement lesson plans and present material.
• Experience in managing classroom behavior in a supportive setting.
• Strong communication skills with students, staff and families.
• Capable of following written and oral instructions precisely.

Responsibilities

• Assist in implementing teacher plans for students in all areas daily.
• Collect data on IEP goals and objectives for individuals.
• Support supervision and classroom management per plan.
• Assist with student hygiene tasks when appropriate.
• Ensure assistance staff are in assigned instructional areas.
• Prepare classroom materials and equipment for programs daily.
• Maintain confidentiality of student and staff information.
• Discuss situations at appropriate times with supervisor.
• Use positive verbal and non-verbal communication with all stakeholders.
• Locate and organize instructional materials as directed.
• Correct assignments with given answer key as directed.
• Intervene in crisis/emergency situations per direction.
• Seek additional tasks when work is complete.
• Cover regular classrooms as assigned by supervising teacher.
• Perform any duties as assigned by resource room teacher or administrator.
• Participate in additional training to increase knowledge.

Skills

Knowledge of teaching

Lesson implementation

Classroom management

Positive communication

Follow written and oral directions

Clear thinking and calculation

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Emotional judgment

Education

High School Education or Equivalent

Tools

Computer and Peripherals

Copy Machine

Laminator

Technology Equipment

Assistive Technology Equipment

Calculator

Video Equipment

Audio Equipment

Job description

Alternative Academics Program Paraprofessional JobID: 5910

• Date Posted: 8/27/2026
• Location: Rock Springs High School
• Date Available: When Filled
• Closing Date: When Filled

Special Programs Paraprofessional

Location: Rock Springs High School

Reports To: Building Principal

Terms of Employment:

• 9 Months/Year
• Part Time, at most 29 hours per week

Salary: P-V, $25.95

Nature and Scope of Job:

To implement on a daily basis all assistance toward maximizing student learning as deemed necessary and/or required to meet the social emotional, behavioral, academic, and personal needs of special education students under direction of the supervising resource room teacher.

Job Functions:

• 1. Assist in implementing teacher's plans for students in all academic/behavioral/personal areas as directed by supervising resource room teacher on a daily basis.
• 2. Assists supervising resource room teacher in collecting data on individual student's IEP goals and objectives.
• 3. Facilitates in the supervision and classroom management of all students as directed and consistent with the supervising teacher's management plan.
• 4. Assists supervising teacher with individual student hygiene to include toileting, personal hygiene, and feeding tasks when appropriate.
• 5. Instructional assistants need to be in assigned areas.
• 6. Assists the supervising teacher in preparing the classroom, materials, and equipment for use in specific instructional programs on a daily basis.
• 7. Maintains confidentiality of all information concerning students, staff, parent/guardian in any public setting, classroom or area where students or uninvolved staff are involved.
• 8. Selects an appropriate place, time, with supervisor to discuss situations.
• 9. Uses positive verbal and non-verbal communication and interaction skills when working with students, district, personnel, and co-workers at all times.
• 10. Locates and organizes any instructional materials by copying, filing, lamination etc. as directed by supervising teacher.
• 11. Corrects assignments (with key) as directed by supervising teacher.
• 12. Intervenes with students, at the direction of the teacher or administrator, in crisis/emergency situations.
• 13. Seeks appropriate additional tasks when assigned work is completed.
• 14. Instructional assistant will cover in regular classrooms as assigned by supervising teacher.
• 15. Performs any other duties as assigned by resource room teacher and or administrator.
• 16. Participates in additional training to increase knowledge base.

EMPLOYEES ARE HELD ACCOUNTABLE FOR ALL DUTIES OF THIS JOB

Job Qualifications:

Knowledge, Skills and Mental Ability:

• Knowledge of the teaching and learning process
• Knowledge of lesson implementation and presentation
• Knowledge of classroom management techniques
• Ability to communicate positively throughout the work day
• Ability to follow and successfully complete both written and oral directions
• Ability to think clearly and calculate accurately
• Ability to work positively with people of various personality types
• Possess good organizational and time management skills.
• Possess sound emotional judgment

Education, License, Certification or Formal Training:

• High School Education or Equivalent

Equipment Which May Be Used:

• Computer and Peripherals
• Copy Machine
• Paper Cutter
• Laminator
• Technology Equipment
• Assistive Technology Equipment
• Calculator
• Video Equipment
• Audio Equipment

Physical Demands:

• Adequate hearing and vision skills
• Be able to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Be able to sit for up to 4 hours at a time.
• Be able to work at a computer monitor for extended lengths of time.
• Be able to accurately take hand written or typed notes during classes.

Environmental Demands:

• Air-conditioned buildings
• Occasional exposure to weather extremes
• Ability to work under fluorescent lights
• Exposure to loud noises