Special Education Paraprofessional

Position Type:Support Staff/Teaching Assistant - Special EducationDate Posted:3/12/2026Location:Wyoming Indian Elementary SchoolDate Available:2026/2027 School YearClosing Date:Open until FilledAdditional Information: Show/HideFREMONT COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT #14SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHING ASSISTANTJOB DESCRIPTIONTITLE: Special Education Teaching AssistantQUALIFICATIONS:48 hours of college credit or an AA degreeHold or be eligible to obtain certification as a substitute teacher in accordance with the Wyoming Professional Teaching Standards Board Substitute Teacher CertificationDemonstrate interest and have experience working with children with disabilitiesPrefer documented training with regard to working with children with disabilities.REPORTS TO: Building Principal/Special Education DirectorJOB GOALS:To provide opportunities for disabled students to function independently and with their regular classroom peers to the maximum extent possible.To assist the regular or special education teacher in maintaining appropriate classroom activities to allow all children to learn effectively.RESPONSIBILITIES:Collaborates with the regular or special education classroom teachers to plan, prepare and implement each student's IEP.Provides structuring comments, which clarify tasks and help the lesson proceed smoothly.Supports the teachers' efforts to ensure student time on task.Aids the teacher in providing evaluative feedback.Motivates the students.Communicates effectively with students.Provides opportunities for individual differences of students.Sets high standards for student behavior.Demonstrates effective interpersonal relationships with others.Demonstrates awareness of the needs of students.Promotes self-discipline and responsibility.The teaching assistant carries out general employee responsibilities effectively.Supports school regulations and policies.The teaching assistant assumes responsibilities outside the classroom as they relate to school.Other duties as may, from time to time, be assigned by the supervisor.TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: At-willEVALUATION: Performance of this job will be evaluated annually in accordance with the provisions of the Board's policy on classified staff evaluation.Fremont County School District 14 is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Fremont County School District 14 ensures equal employment opportunities regardless of race, creed, gender, color, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation or disability. Fremont County School District 14 has a policy of active recruitment of qualified minority teachers and non-certified employees. Any individual needing assistance in making application for any opening should contact the District Office.