Special Education Paraprofessional - Job Coach (Compass Academy - 18-21 Transition Program) - 2[...]

Goshen; Torrington (WY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Goshen County School District No. 1 seeks two Special Education Paraprofessionals for the 2025-26 school year. Candidates will provide vital support to students aged 18-21 in a vocational program, ensuring effective supervision and instruction in various environments. Responsibilities include aiding with communication, implementing educational plans, and facilitating job readiness skills.

Qualifications

• Experience in aiding students with adaptive technologies is advantageous.
• Knowledge of vocational skills is beneficial.
• Willingness to participate in continuing education and training.

Responsibilities

• Assisting in the supervision, care, and instruction of students.
• Monitoring student performance and behavior.
• Transporting students within the community.

Skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Behavior management

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Applications will be accepted
Monday, June 9, 2025 12:00 AM -
Saturday, June 28, 2025 11:59 PM
(Mountain Standard Time)

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Special Education Paraprofessional - Job Coach (Compass Academy - 18-21 Transition Program) - 2 Positions

Job Description

GCSD#1 in Torrington, Wyoming, has two (2) Special Education Paraprofessional positions for the 2025-26 school year. These positions support students ages 18-21 in the district's instructional/ vocational program. Candidates must meet highly qualified requirements and have a valid driver license and evidence of insurability. Start date is August 18, 2025.

Duties will include specific responsibilities for assisting in the supervision, care, and instruction of students in various program environments (ie classroom, community, workplace etc), assisting in implementing plans for instruction; developing pre-employment skills; monitoring student safety, behavior and performance, and transporting students to various locations in the community.

The job of Job Coach - District is done for the purpose/s of providing support to the district's iinstructional/vocational program with specific responsibilities for assisting in the supervision, care, and instruction of students in various program environments (ie classroom, community, workplace etc), assisting in implementing plans for instruction; developing pre-employment skills; monitoring student safety, behavior and performance.

This job reports to the Director of Special Services.

Applications will be accepted through June 28, 2025.

Essential Functions

Assists students with alternative communication systems and/or adaptive equipment or technology for the purpose of increasing student's access to the work environment and community.

Assists transition coordinator, teachers and related staff for the purpose of supporting and developing students' vocational skills.

Collaborates with supervising teacher(s), other staff, or job provider as assigned for the purpose of communicating information, resolving issues, and providing services in compliance with established guidelines.

Coordinates vocational tasks at job training sites, provides job coaching, and follow-up support for the purpose of meeting student's transition needs.

Monitors student performance according to program guidelines for the purpose of identifying areas requiring additional training on techniques and methods for maintaining solid work habits.

Supports instruction under the supevision of assigned teacher or transition coordinator to students in a variety of individual and group activities (e.g. math or reading groups, service learning, behavioral skills, daily living skills, etc.) for the purpose of reinforcing instructional objectives, implementing student plans, and ensuring successful student outcomes.

Transports students for the purpose of assisting them in preparing for testing, interviews, and access to the work environment and the community.

Tutors students in vocational skills and models these skills (e.g. work requirements, interviewing skills, occupational, interpersonal, consumer, mobility, domestic, safety, etc.) for the purpose of enhancing student readiness for employment.

Other Functions

Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.

The complete job description can be viewed on the district website under Employment/Job Descriptions.

Experience Job related experience is desired but not required

Education High School diploma or equivalent

Required Testing Para Pro Assessment Test or 48+ credits on college transcript

Certificates and Licenses Driver's License and Evidence of Insurability

Continuing Educ. / Training Level I CPI Training, or equivalent training, within 6 months of hire and annual training renewal if required; professional development

Clearances Criminal Justice Fingerprint/Background Clearance

FLSA Status Non Exempt

Goshen County School District No. 1 does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in its educational programs or activities. Inquiries concerning Title VI, Title IX, Section 504, and the Americans with Disabilities Act, may be referred to: Central Administration, 626 West 25th Avenue, Torrington, WY 82240 [phone], or Wyoming Department of Education Office for Civil Rights Coordinator, 122 West 25th Street, Suite E200, Cheyenne, Wyoming 82002-0050, [phone]. See District Policy 4300/5100 Non-Discrimination and Anti-Harassment.