Paraeducator Resource Room [XP08]

HOBBS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL; Cheyenne (WY); On-site; USD 34,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

HOBBS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL in Cheyenne, Wyoming, is seeking a Paraeducator – Special Education to support students with IEPs under a certified teacher. This 8-hour/day position runs Monday through Friday with a 9-month work year and starts immediately.

Salary is listed as $16.52 per hour, with benefits. High school diploma or equivalent required; experience with school-aged children and special needs is preferred. Criminal background check is required for hire.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• No experience required.
• Experience working with school age children preferred.
• Experience working with children with special needs preferred.
• Criminal background check required for hire.
• First Aid certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Under direct supervision of a certified teacher, assist students individually or in small groups to reinforce learning concepts, adapt activities, and support IEP goals.
• Confer with the teacher to evaluate student progress, maintain records, and report observations.
• Collaborate to implement IEP objectives and attend IEP meetings when requested.
• Monitor and supervise students in classrooms, playgrounds, field trips, library, lunchroom, and bus loading/unloading.
• Assist in copying, organizing, and maintaining classroom materials and supplies.
• Assist other staff with administrative tasks and classroom setup as needed.
• Respond to emergency situations and follow safety procedures.
• Attend meetings and in-service trainings as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

English language skills

Oral and written communication

Interpersonal relations

Basic math skills

Bilingual language skills preferred

Knowledge of child development

Confidentiality

Attendance/reliability

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Experience working with school age children preferred

Criminal background check required

First Aid certification preferred

Job description

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

Paraeducator Resource Room [XP08]

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

This job is also posted in Laramie County School District 1

Job Details

Job ID: 5953448

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Oct 07, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

8HOURS/DAY

Monday-Friday

Pay Column G: $16.52 - Pay will be spread out over 12 months

+ Benefits

Job Title: Paraeducator – Special Education
Revised Date: May 2020

Department: Paraeducators
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Work Year: 9 months
Salary Schedule: Paraeducator

SUMMARY: Under the direction of a certified teacher, provide support to students with special education needs within the assigned classroom by reinforcing curriculum with individual and/or small groups of students; adapting classroom activities, assignments, and/or materials as directed; collaborating with teachers to implement Individualized Education Plans (IEPs); monitoring student behavior, and providing clerical support to teacher(s) and staff. This position could be placed in the following areas: job coach, resource room, etc.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

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. Administers tests, homework assignments, make-up work, etc. to support the teacher in the classroom. Adapts classroom activities, assignments, and/or materials and/or makes accommodations under the direction of the special education teacher. Models conversations, manners, active listening, organizational skills, problem solving strategies, and everyday interaction to demonstrate appropriate social behavior in a culturally sensitive manner and to develop students’ daily living and behavioral skills.
  Frequency: D % of Time: 50%
• 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%
• Collaborates with teachers to implement and meet Individualized Education Plan (IEP) objectives. Observes students throughout the course of the school day to evaluate progress toward IEP objectives and/or implement accommodations and/or modifications for the purpose of maximizing student learning. Attends IEP meetings, as requested, to provide feedback to teachers and/or parents in evaluating progress and/or implementing IEP objectives.
  Frequency: D % of Time: 10%
• 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%
• 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

Experience working with children with special needs 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

Knowledge of child development stages 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 expectations and 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

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORKING CONDITIONS: The physical demands, work environment factors, and mental functions are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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

• Barbara Leiseth , Principal
• HOBBS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
• Phone: [phone]

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