One-On-One Paraprofessional

Sweetwater County School District #1; Farson (WY); On-site; USD 29,000 - 42,000; Part time

Job summary

Sweetwater County School District #1 seeks a Special Programs Paraprofessional for Farson Schools to support students with special needs. The role is 9 months, part-time (up to 29 hours weekly) with a pay rate of $25.95 per hour, under the Building Principal supervision.

The paraprofessional will assist in implementing teacher plans, collect data on IEP goals, supervise students, and help with hygiene tasks as needed. Strong organization and communication are essential.

Qualifications

• High School Education or Equivalent.
• Ability to assist with plans and data for IEP goals.
• Ability to manage classroom activities and maintain confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Assist in implementing teacher plans for students daily.
• Collect data on individual IEP goals and objectives.
• Support classroom management as directed by the supervising teacher.
• Assist with student hygiene tasks when appropriate.
• Prepare classroom materials and equipment for lessons.
• Maintain confidentiality of student and staff information.
• Locate and organize instructional materials as directed.
• Intervene in crisis situations under supervision.
• Cover in regular classrooms as assigned by the teacher.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the resource room teacher or administrator.

Skills

Instructional support

Data collection

Classroom management

Communication

Confidentiality

Education

High School diploma

Tools

Computer and peripherals

Copy machine

Laminator

Calculator

Video equipment

Job description

• Date Posted: 10/22/2026


• Location: Farson Schools


• Date Available: When Filled


• Closing Date: When Filled

Special Programs Paraprofessional

Location: Farson Schools

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