Elementary Special Education Paraprofessional

Job Closes: November 6, 2026 Interviews: November 12, 2026 TITLE: Special Education Para-Professional REPORTS TO: Teacher and Special Education Director TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: To be determined by Administration and the Board of Trustees. JOB SUMMARY: The Special Education Para will perform supervision of students with disabilities during the transport, training, and on- site practice as specified in the individual’s IEP; will ensure documentation is collected as required by the special education teacher; will transmit the fundamentals of learning situation as required to the student as guided by task analysis provided by special education teachers; will coordinate work schedules, transport schedules, safety issues, and other operational issues which may develop with teachers and staff of the learning site and the special education teacher; will observe all universal precautions. QUALIFICATIONS: 1. Applicants must be highly qualified. They may become so in one of three ways; a. By earning 60 or more credits toward a four-year college degree at an accredited institution(s); OR b. By earning an Associate’s Degree at an accredited institution(s); OR c. By taking and passing a basic skills assessment test approved by the district. 2. Applicants must have a high school diploma or its equivalent. 3. Applicants must have an interest in and be able to work well with children. 4. Applicants must be able to type with an acceptable degree of proficiency and possess basic computer skills. RESPONSIBILITIES: 1. Ability to implement special education goals and objectives under the supervision of a special education teacher 2. Ability to perform intense supervision without interruption of student(s) with disabilities in classrooms and in community experiences 3. Assists students with disabilities, individually or in small groups, with lesson assignments (e.g. listening to students read, providing writing assistance, reinforcing English/Language Arts Lessons, Facilitating activities, etc.) for the purposes of reinforcing learning concepts and assisting students in reaching their Individual Education Program goals. 4. Maintains confidentiality of all information concerning students, staff, and parents/guardians for the purpose of preserving the privacy of all individuals/families involved with the District. 5. Licensed to transport students in district vehicles 6. Monitors individual and/or groups of students in a variety of settings (e.g. classroom, lunchroom, library, Field trips, bus, etc.) for the purpose of enforcing school rules and procedures and/or providing a safe and positive learning environment. 7. Pass all requirements regarding “highly qualified” as defined by state, federal, and district laws, policies, and procedures 8. Performs record keeping and clerical functions (e.g. copying, collecting/distributing supplies, making phone calls, etc.) for the purpose of supporting the teacher and/ or providing necessary records/materials for students. 9. Provide accommodations and/or modifications to classroom work/homework according to Individual Education Programs (IEPs) for the purpose of providing a method to support and/or reinforce academic objectives under the supervision of a special education teacher. 10. Ability to observe and practice documentation collection utilizing electronic media and technology as assigned 11. Attends meetings as requested (e.g. in-service training, workshops, IEP’s, etc.) for the purpose of obtaining skills Board Policy Manual Fremont County School District #24 and/or conveying information regarding student needs. 12. Assist special and regular education teachers in the implementation of accommodations and modifications as required in the student(s) IEP 13. Collaborates with teachers and other staff members for the purpose of providing efficient, necessary, and appropriate assistance to students. 14. Knowledge of employer expectations of employees 15. Knowledge of common practices regarding timesheets, pay schedules, work schedules Paraprofessional who provide services to special education students are covered by Wyoming Workers Compensation Insurance as defined by the state as an extra-hazardous occupation under statute 27 - 14 - 108. EVALUATION: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board’s policy on the evaluation of support staff. Evaluation will be a minimum of once a year by teacher and principal.