Personalized Learning Services Paraprofessional

Albany County School District #1; Laramie (WY); On-site; USD 31,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Albany County School District #1 in Laramie, Wyoming is seeking a Personalized Learning Services Paraprofessional to support instructional programs for students with significant disabilities under teacher supervision.

Responsibilities include implementing IEP goals, observing progress, maintaining records, assisting with health care needs, and promoting a safe, positive learning environment across settings.

Qualifications

• Mandatory: minimum of high school education or GED.
• Preferred: 1+ year of experience in a school setting.
• Ability to supervise and assist students with disabilities per IEP.
• Willingness to travel to multiple sites.
• Ability to communicate with staff and document progress.

Responsibilities

• Assist in supervision and instruction of students with significant disabilities.
• Observe and document student progress; implement IEP objectives.
• Provide for health care needs and monitor behavior.
• Administers first aid as instructed by health care professional.
• Assist medically fragile students with safety and mobility tasks.
• Maintain materials and records; ensure accessibility of resources.
• Support teachers and contribute to a positive learning environment.
• Travel to multiple sites as required.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Confidentiality

Education

High school education or GED

Associate degree preferred

Tools

Office software

Job description

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Personalized Learning Services Paraprofessional

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Job Details

Job ID: 5944640

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Sep 29, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

ALBANY COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT ONE

Laramie, Wyoming

JOB DESCRIPTION: Personalized Learning Services Paraprofessional

POSITION SUMMARY:

• The Personalized Learning Services Paraprofessional is responsible for providing support to the instructional program with specific responsibility for assisting in the supervision and instruction of students with significant disabilities; observing and documenting student progress; implementing plans for instruction; and assisting students by providing for special health care needs and monitoring student behavior.

CHARACTERISTIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Personalized Learning Services Paraprofessional:

• Administers immediate first aid and medical assistance as instructed by a health care professional for the purpose of meeting immediate health care needs and developing children's daily living activities and behavioral skills. *
• Assists medically fragile or physically disabled students getting on and off the school bus for the purpose of maintaining students' personal safety. *
• Provides support for the physical needs of students with disabilities, including toileting, feeding, lifting, transferring, mobility assistance, and personal hygiene, in accordance with individual care plans and safety protocols. *
• Attends meetings and in-service presentations for the purpose of acquiring and/or conveying information relative to job functions. *
• Communicates with supervising instructional staff and professional support personnel for the purpose of assisting in evaluating progress and implementing IEP objectives. *
• Maintains a variety of materials (e.g. instructional materials, files, records, charts, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring availability of items, providing written reference, and meeting mandated requirements. *
• Manages a variety of assigned activities for the purpose of providing a safe and optimal learning environment. *
• Monitors students during assigned periods within a variety of school environments for the purpose of maintaining a safe and positive school environment. *
• Participates in the implementation of IEP goals for the purpose of meeting IEP goals and district benchmarks. *
• Provides instruction to students in a variety of individual and group activities (e.g. academic subjects, social skills, daily living skills, etc.) for the purpose of reinforcing instructional objectives; implementing IEP plans, and ensuring students success in school all under the supervision of assigned teacher. *
• Provides adapted classroom activities, assignments, and materials under the direction of the supervising teacher for the purpose of supporting and reinforcing classroom objectives. *
• Provides feedback of observations for the purpose of informing teachers and administrators of student progress. *
• Responds to inquiries from a variety of sources for the purpose of solving problems, providing information, and directing to other sources. *
• Tutors students on assigned class work for the purpose of providing ongoing support in the completion of work assignments. *
• Follows the policies and procedures of the school and the District. *
• Demonstrates a sense of professional responsibility, such as demonstrating ethical behavior; providing accurate data and reports when needed; meeting deadlines; maintaining confidentiality; caring for the equipment and materials; and dressing appropriately and presenting a good role model. *
• Other duties as assigned.

* Denotes essential functions

(The tasks listed under the heading of Characteristic Duties and Responsibilities are examples of the variety and general nature of duties performed by employees in positions allocated to the classification. This specification should not be interpreted to describe all the duties which may be assigned to an employee at this level, nor should persons assigned be expected to necessarily perform all the duties described.)

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• Ability to use effective communication skills; ability to use time effectively; good organizational skills; ability to maintain a positive relationship with other staff by collaborating and working cooperatively with them (including supervisors); ability to operate standard office equipment and software applications; ability to prepare and maintain accurate records; knowledge of instructional techniques; knowledge of safety practices and procedures; knowledge of conflict resolution; knowledge of child development/behavior; ability to maintain a clam demeanour; ability to maintain confidentiality; and ability to meet deadlines and schedules.

ENTRY QUALIFICATIONS:

Mandatory: Minimum of high school education or GED.

Preferred: 1+ years of experience working in a school is preferred.

PHYSICAL ABILITIES AND WORKING CONDITIONS:

The Physical Abilities and Working Conditions listed in this section are representative of but are not intended to provide an exhaustive list of Physical Abilities and Working Conditions which may be required for this position. Albany County School District #1 encourages persons with disabilities who are interested in employment for this position and need reasonable accommodation of those disabilities to contact the Chief Human Resources Officer for further information.

Vision: (which may be corrected) to read small print; view a computer screen for prolonged periods.

Hearing: (which may be corrected) to answer telephones and tolerate exposure to noisy conditions.

Speech: to be understood in face-to-face communications; to speak with a level of proficiency and volume to be understood over a telephone.

Upper Body Mobility: use hands and fingers to feel, grasp, and manipulate small objects; manipulate fingers, twist and bend at the wrist and elbow; extend arms to reach outward and upward; use hands and arms to lift objects; turn, raise, and lower the head.

Strength: to lift, push, pull and/or carry objects which weigh as much as 40 or more pounds on a frequent basis.

Environmental Requirements: encounter constant work interruptions; work cooperatively with others; work independently; work outdoors and indoors.

Mental Requirements: read, write, understand, interpret and apply information at a moderately complex level essential for successful job performance; math skills at a high school proficiency level; judgement and the ability to process information quickly; learn quickly and follow verbal procedures and standards; give verbal instruction; rank tasks in order of importance; copy, compare, compile, and coordinate information and records.

Additional Work Conditions and Physical Abilities: Requires travel to multiple sites.

EVALUATION

Evaluation of this position shall be by the Principal/Asst. Principal(s).

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $22.82 to $28.99 Per Hour

Job Categories:

Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Job Requirements

• At least 1 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• Associate degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Kevin O'Dea , Director of Human Resources
• Administration Building
• Laramie, Wyoming 82070
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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