Special Education Paraprofessional

Applitrack; Highland Park (CA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Sheridan County School District No. 2 is seeking a Paraprofessional for Highland Park Elementary School to support special education students under the supervision of a certified teacher.

Starting hourly rate ranges from $19.47 to $22.98 depending on experience, with a $1.00 increase for BA/BS. The role emphasizes assisting with instructional programs, progress monitoring, and collaboration with staff to meet student needs in a 176-day, 7-hour day schedule.

Qualifications

• High School graduate or equivalent.
• Good command of the English language.
• Ability to work well with students and staff.
• Reading, math, English, and related subjects knowledge.
• Typing and computer skills preferred.
• ParaPro or associate's degree eligible for Title-1 paraprofessional positions only.

Responsibilities

• Reinforce learning for individual students or small groups as directed by the teacher.
• Help devise strategies based on students' needs and abilities.
• Assist students with equipment or instructional materials.
• Guide independent, enrichment, and remedial work.
• Supervise students during drills, assemblies, and field trips.
• Support large group activities as needed by the special education teacher.
• Assist with reading, writing, math and other forms of communication with students.
• Monitor progress and document findings for the teacher; assist with testing and make-up work.

Skills

Reading

Math

English

Teamwork

Typing

ParaPro eligibility

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Associate's degree or ParaPro exam

Job description

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Frontline Applicant Tracking - Sheridan County School District #2

Paraprofessional - Special Education- Highland Park Elementary School Sheridan County School District is looking for a positive, professional, and motivated Paraprofessional to join the Highland Park School team.

STARTING HOURLY RATE: $19.47 - $22.98 depending on experience ($1.00 increase for BA/BS)

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School graduate or equivalent.
• Good command of the English language.
• Ability to work well with students and staff.
• Working knowledge and competence in reading, math, English, and related academic subjects.
• Typing and computer skills preferred.
• Highly qualified (associate's degree OR pass the ParaPro exam) - This is for Title-1 Paraprofessional positions ONLY!

REPORTS TO: Building principal and/or classroom teacher

JOB GOAL: To assist the teaching staff in supporting the learning programs for students with disabilities in their designated educational environment.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Works with individual students or small groups of students to reinforce learning of material, specially designed instruction, or skills initially introduced by the teacher.
• Assists the teacher in devising special strategies for reinforcing material or skills based on a sympathetic understanding of individual students, their needs, interests, and abilities.
• Helps students master equipment or instructional materials assigned by the teacher.
• Guides independent study, enrichment work, and remedial work set up and assigned by the teacher.
• Assists with the supervision of students during emergency drills, assemblies, play periods, and field trips.
• Assists with such large group activities as needed by the special education teacher and teacher.
• Supports academic instruction, including reading, writing, math,and participates in other forms of verbal, non-verbal, and visual communication with students.
• Monitors progress and provides documentation to the special education teacher, also assists with testing and make-up work, as assigned by the teacher.
• Maintains a high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality of information concerning school matters.
• Work directly under the supervision of a special education teacher.
• Supports students with self-help/self-care needs if necessary.
• Other duties as assigned based on the student's needs.

TRAINING REQUIREMENTS:

• Crisis Prevention and Intervention (CPI) - Annual Training
• Other training as determined necessary based on specific disabilities of students served.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Lower body strength to stand and walk throughout the work day.
• Upper body strength ability to lift students for positioning in wheelchairs, side lyers, or floor mats. (Back support provided if needed.)

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Employment relationship with the District is at will and of indefinite duration. Salary and fringe benefits to be set by the Board of Trustees.

Job Category: Classified
Exemption Status: Non-exempt
Days/year: 176
Hours/day: 7
Insurance Eligibility: Eligible
Contract position: No

• School district experience (full time) = One (1) year ofjob-relatedexperience equals one (1) step on the wage schedule, up to step seven (7)
• School district experience (substitute) & non-school district experience = three (3) years ofjob-relatedexperience equals one (1) step on the wage schedule, up to step seven (7)

*placement beyond step seven (7) requires approval from the Superintendent

Upon board approval, eligible staff move one (1) step on the wage schedule annually, except in those years when the Board of Trustees sets a wage freeze due to budget constraints.

EVALUATION:Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board's Policy on Evaluation of Classified Personnel.

Sheridan County School District No. 2 does not discriminate on the basis of economic status, intellectual ability, race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender status, age, disability, or religion in admission or access to, or treatment of employment in, its educational programs or activities. Inquiries concerning Title VI, Title IX, Section 504, and ADA may be referred to Sheridan County School District No. 2:

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The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of this position and shall not be construed as a declaration of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description. Fair Labor Standards Act exemption status(exempt/non-exempt from overtime) is designated by position. Sheridan County School District No. 2 is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively supports the Americans with Disabilities Act and will consider reasonable accommodations.

Wyoming State Statute requires any employee initially hired by SCSD2 on or after July 1, 1996, to pass a criminal background check with DCI (Department of Criminal Investigation).

Postings current as of 9/26/2026 7:40:39 AM CST.

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