Paraeducator Special Education [XP08]

AFFLERBACH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL; Cheyenne (WY); On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

AFFLERBACH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL in Cheyenne, Wyoming is seeking a Paraeducator – Special Education to support students with diverse needs under the supervision of a certified teacher. The role includes reinforcing curriculum, adapting activities, and assisting with IEPs in small-group settings.

Work is Monday–Friday, 7.5 hours per day, for 10 months per year, with a pay rate of $16.52/hour plus benefits. Applicants must meet district guidelines and pass a background check.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Under direct supervision of a certified teacher, assist students individually or in small groups to reinforce learning concepts.
• Administer tests and assignments, and track progress for teacher records.
• Collaborate with teachers to support IEP objectives and document observations.
• Monitor student behavior and enforce safety and classroom rules as directed.
• Assist with organizing materials, copies, and classroom setup.
• Respond to emergencies and attend in-service trainings as required.

Skills

English language skills

Oral and written communication

Interpersonal relations

Basic math skills

Bilingual language skills preferred

Knowledge of child development

Confidentiality

Attendance and dependability

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

No experience required

Experience working with school age children preferred

Experience working with children with special needs preferred

Tools

Personal computers & peripherals

Office equipment

Office productivity programs

Job description

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

Paraeducator Special Education [XP08]

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

Monday-Friday

7.5 hours daily

Pay Column G: $16.52/hourly

+ Benefits

Laramie County School District 1

Job Title: Paraeducator – Special Education

Revised Date: May 2020

Department: Paraeducators

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Work Year: 10 months

Salary Schedule: Para – 188 day

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

• 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 as directed by a certified employee. 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.
• Confers with certified teacher to assist in the evaluation of student progress, success, and record-keeping. 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Attends meetings and in-service training as required.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

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

• Certified Teacher and Principal
• This job has no supervisory responsibilities
• Responsible for supervising the behavior and well-behavior of students in the classroom, getting on and off the bus, on recess, on field trips, etc.

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Categories: Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Craig Williams , Principal
• AFFLERBACH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
• Phone: [phone]