Paraeducator General [PA07]

GOINS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL; Cheyenne (WY); On-site; USD 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

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Benefits

Job summary

GOINS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL in Cheyenne, Wyoming, seeks a Paraeducator - General to support instructional programs under a certified teacher. The role focuses on reinforcing curriculum with students, supervising groups, and providing clerical support within Title 1 and ESL/gifted programs.

9-month year and non-exempt status. The position offers 8-hour days, Monday–Friday, with a starting pay column of $15.42 per hour, paid over 12 months, plus benefits.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• No experience required; experience with school-age children preferred.
• Criminal background check required for hire; First Aid certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist students individually or in small groups to reinforce learning concepts and assessments.
• Monitor and supervise students in classroom, on playground, field trips, library, lunchroom, and bus loading/unloading.
• Assist in organizing and maintaining classroom materials and supplies.
• Provide feedback and document student progress and incidents to teachers.
• Assist other staff with enrollment, records, and clerical tasks as needed.
• Respond to emergencies to ensure student safety and direct to appropriate staff.
• Attend meetings and training sessions as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

English language skills

Oral and written communication

Interpersonal relations

Basic math skills

Bilingual language skills (preferred)

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Laramie County School District 1 GOINS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL - Cheyenne, Wyoming Open in Google Maps

Paraeducator General [PA07]

Laramie County School District 1 GOINS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL - Cheyenne, Wyoming Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Laramie County School District 1

Job Details

Job ID: 5968993
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Oct 22, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

8 HOURS/DAY
Monday-Friday
Pay Column E: $15.42 - Pay will be spread out over 12 months

+ Benefits

THIS IS A TITLE 1 SCHOOL, IF YOU DON'T HAVE A DEGREE YOU WILL HAVE TO PASS A SKILLS TEST TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR EMPLOYMENT

Job Title: Paraeducator - General

Revised Date: May 2020

Department: Paraeducators

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Work Year: 9 months

Salary Schedule:Paraeducator-PG1

SUMMARY

Under the direction of a certified teacher, provide support to the instructional program within the assigned classroom by reinforcing curriculum with individual and/or small groups of students, monitoring student behavior, and providing clerical support to teacher(s) and staff.Supports teachers and students within general education, Title 1, ESL, and/or Gifted and Talented programs/classrooms.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty/functions satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Job Tasks Descriptions

• Under the direct supervision of a certified teacher, assists students individually or in small groups to introduce and/or reinforce learning concepts, curriculum, assignments, and/or lesson plans in order to maximize student learning and to reach academic goals and grade level standards. Adapts and administers classroom activities, assignments, and assessments. Models conversations, manners, active listening, organizational skills, problem solving strategies, and everyday interaction to demonstrate appropriate social behavior in a culturally sensitive manner.
  Frequency: D
  % of Time: 60%
• Monitors and supervises students in a variety of settings, including classroom, playground, field trips, library, lunchroom, bus loading/unloading, etc.implements various levels of discipline in accordance with school district and building policies for the purpose of ensuring a safe and positive learning environment.
  Frequency: D
  % of Time: 10%
• Assists in making copies and obtaining, organizing, and maintaining classroom materials, equipment, and work areas to maximize student learning, provide a safe learning environment, and meet mandated requirements.
  Frequency: D
  % of Time: 10%
• Confers with certified teacher to assist in the evaluation of student progress, success, and recordkeeping. Provides verbal feedback and/or written documentation and reports observations and incidents related to specific students. Maintains manual and electronic files and records as required.
  Frequency: D
  % of Time: 10%
• Assists other personnel as required which may include enrolling students, maintaining records, working with other classroom teachers, filing paperwork, organizing rooms, duplicating, laminating, correcting papers, etc.
  Frequency: W
  % of Time: 2%
• Responds to emergency situations (e.g. injured student, fights, etc.) for the purpose of resolving immediate safety concerns and/or directing to appropriate personnel for resolution.
  Frequency: W
  % of Time: 2%
• Attends meetings and in-service training as required.
  Frequency: W
  % of Time: 2%
• Performs other duties as assigned.
  Frequency: Ongoing
  % of Time: 4%
  TOTAL = 100%

EDUCATION AND RELATED WORK EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma or equivalent
• No experience required
• Experience working with school age children preferred

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS or CERTIFICATIONS

• Criminal background check required for hire
• First Aid certification preferred

TECHNICAL SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, & ABILITIES

• English language skills
• Oral and written communication skills
• Interpersonal relations skills
• Basic math skills
• Bilingual language skills preferred
• Ability to maintain confidentiality in all aspects of the job
• Ability and willingness to work effectively and compassionately with students with all levels of abilities
• Ability and willingness to adhere to attendance expectationsand to follow district procedures for absence reporting
• Ability to promote and follow Board of Trustees policies, District policies, and building and department procedures
• Ability to communicate, interact, and work effectively and cooperatively with all people including those from diverse ethnic and educational backgrounds
• Ability to recognize the importance of safety in the workplace, follow safety rules, practice safe work habits, utilize appropriate/required safety equipment, and report unsafe conditions to the appropriate administrator

MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT OPERATING KNOWLEDGE

• Operating knowledge of and experience with personal computers and peripherals preferred; required within 2 months after hire
• Operating knowledge of and experience with typical office equipment, such as telephones, copier, fax machine, etc. preferred; required within 2 months after hire
• Operating knowledge of and experience with office productivity programs, such as Microsoft Office Suite, E-mail, etc. preferred

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS & DIRECTION/GUIDANCE

Reports to: Certified Teacher and Principal
Direct reports: This job has no supervisory responsibilities

• Responsible for supervising the behavior and well-being of students in the classroom, getting on and off the bus, on recess, on field trips, etc.

BUDGET AND/OR RESOURCE RESPONSIBILITY

• None required

Position Type: See Job Description

Job Categories:

Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Job Requirements

• High School/Trade School degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Joshua Goehring , Principal
• GOINS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
• Phone: [phone]