Paraeducator Special Needs PALS [XP09]

MCCORMICK JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL; Cheyenne (WY); On-site; USD 28,985,000 - 48,311,000; Full time

Job summary

MCCORMICK JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL in Cheyenne, Wyoming, seeks a Paraeducator - Special Needs to support students with IEP goals in a general education setting. Under a certified teacher, you will reinforce concepts, assist with personal and medical needs, and help implement behavior plans across multiple programs.

Strong communication and teamwork are essential for success. The role features a full-time schedule, 8 hours per day, Monday through Friday, with a monthly 12-month pay schedule at $16.86

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Experience with school-age children and special needs preferred.
• Ability to follow teacher directions and support IEP objectives.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with students and staff.
• Capable of maintaining documentation and basic data collection.

Responsibilities

• Assist students individually or in small groups to practice and reinforce learning concepts.
• Support students' medical and personal needs under supervision.
• Monitor and document student activities and behavior; assist with behavior plans.
• Collaborate with teachers to implement IEP objectives and classroom accommodations.
• Provide clerical support and help maintain materials and records.
• Respond to emergencies and support classroom safety.

Skills

English language skills

Interpersonal relations

Oral and written communication

Confidentiality

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Office equipment

Computers & peripherals

Job description

Laramie County School District 1 MCCORMICK JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL - Cheyenne, Wyoming Open in Google Maps

Paraeducator Special Needs PALS [XP09]

Laramie County School District 1 MCCORMICK JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL - Cheyenne, Wyoming Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5870031
Application Deadline: Aug 14, 2026 11:59 PM (Mountain Standard Time)
Posted: Aug 03, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 19, 2026

Job Description

8 HOURS/DAY
Monday-Friday
Pay Column I: $16.86/hourly - Pay will be spread out over 12 months

+Benefits

Job Title:Paraeducator - Special Needs 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 assisting with students’ individual medical and personal needs; practicing and reinforcing learning concepts with individual and/or small groups of students; assisting students in reaching academic, personal, and behavioral goals; adapting classroom activities, assignments, and/or materials as directed; collaborating with teachers to implement Individualized Education Plans (IEPs); monitoring and documenting student activities and behavior; and providing clerical support to teacher(s) and staff. Supports teachers and students within the PALS, CLAS, behavior intervention, essential skills, life program, progressive/adaptive learning, ADT, EDT, sign support, and other Specialized Assistance programs.

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.

• Under the direct supervision of a certified teacher, guides students individually or in small groups with lesson assignments and personal interactions for the purpose of practicing and/or reinforcing learning concepts and assisting students in reaching academic, personal, and behavioral goals.Monitors and adheres to student’s daily schedule and behavior plan to ensure consistency and academic/behavioral success. 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. Employs and supports appropriate de-escalation and restraint techniques (e.g. MANDT, etc.) as needed to maintain a safe environment. D 35%
• Supports the individual medical and personal needs of student(s) as instructed by a health care professional and after attending training.Duties may include administering immediate first aid, oxygen, and medical assistance and performing diapering, tube feeding, toileting, etc. D 15%
• Confers with certified teacher to assist in the evaluation of student progress, success, and recordkeeping.Documents student’s daily activities, including behavior, completed assignments, on/off task times, etc., for the purpose of making data driven decisions.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. D 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. D 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. D 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. D 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. W 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. W 2%
• Attends meetings and in-service training as required. W 2%
• Performs other duties as assigned. Ongoing 4%

TOTAL = 100%

EDUCATION AND RELATED WORK EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma or equivalentNo experience required
• Experience working with school age children preferred
• Experience working with children with special needs preferred
• Experience working in a healthcare field preferred

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS or CERTIFICATIONS

• Criminal background check required for hire
• First Aid certification preferred
• Training on delegated healthcare procedures required within the first 30 days of employment

TECHNICAL SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, & ABILITIES

• English language skills
• Oral and written communication skillsInterpersonal 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 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

Reports to:
Certified Teacher and Principal

POSITION TITLE # of EMPLOYEES 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.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORKING CONDITIONS

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

VISION DEMANDS

• No special vision requirements.
• Close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less)
• X
• Distance vision (clear vision at 20 feet or more)
• X
• Color vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors)
• Peripheral vision
• Depth perception
• Ability to adjust focus
• X

NOISE LEVEL

• Very quiet
• Quiet
• Moderate
• X
• Loud
• Very Loud

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

• Please do NOT contact this employer regarding job postings that have closed.

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