Paraeducator Title I - 2026/2027 Contract Year Only [PA14]

SUNRISE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Cheyenne (WY)

On-site

USD 30,000 - 33,000

Full time

9 days ago

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Job summary

SUNRISE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL in Cheyenne, Wyoming seeks a paraeducator for the 2026/2027 school year. The role supports certified teachers, reinforces curriculum with students, and assists in general education, Title 1, ESL, and gifted/talented classrooms.

Responsibilities include supervising students, organizing materials, and contributing to a safe, supportive learning environment. Requires a high school diploma; experience with children is preferred; criminal background check required.

Qualifications

This position requires a high school diploma or equivalent and an ability to support teaching staff in educational activities.
No prior experience is required, but experience with school-age children is preferred.
Bilingual skills are a plus and confidentiality must be maintained.

Responsibilities

Assist students individually or in small groups to reinforce learning concepts.
Monitor and supervise students in classroom, playground, and bus areas.
Help organize classroom materials and maintain learning spaces.
Assist in tracking student progress and documenting observations.
Attend meetings and trainings as required.

Skills

English language skills

Oral and written communication

Interpersonal relations

Basic math skills

Bilingual language skills

Confidentiality

Diversity and inclusion

Attendance and reliability

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

No experience required

Experience working with school age children preferred

Job description

Paraeducator Title I - 2026/2027 Contract Year Only [PA14]

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

Job ID: 5962801
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Oct 16, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Details

This position is for the 2026/2027 contract year only

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

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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