Paraeducator - Special Needs Life Skills (9-Month)

Laramie County School District 1; Cheyenne (WY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits

Job summary

Laramie County School District 1 ALTA VISTA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL in Cheyenne, Wyoming is seeking a Paraeducator - Special Needs to support students with individualized needs under the direction of a certified teacher.

The role involves assisting with medical and personal needs, reinforcing learning concepts, helping students achieve academic and behavioral goals, and collaborating to implement IEP objectives. Work schedule is 8 hours/day, Monday-Friday, with benefits.

Qualifications

• 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

Responsibilities

• High school diploma or equivalent
• No experience required
• Experience working with school age children preferred
• Experience working with children with special needs preferred
• Experience working in a healthcare field preferred

Skills

English language skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

No experience required

Experience with children

Job description

Laramie County School District 1 ALTA VISTA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL in Cheyenne, Wyoming is seeking a Paraeducator - Special Needs to support students with individualized needs under the direction of a certified teacher.

The role involves assisting with medical and personal needs, reinforcing learning concepts, helping students achieve academic and behavioral goals, and collaborating to implement IEP objectives. Work schedule is 8 hours/day, Monday-Friday, with benefits.