Special Education Resource Paraeducator at Park County School District 6
Park County School District 6 · Cody, United States Of America · Onsite
$39,312.00 - $68,432.00
- Junior
- Office in Cody
- Position Type:
Support Staff/Special Education Assistant - Date Posted:
10/30/2025 - Location:
Cody High School Additional Information: Show/Hide - Administers assessments in small groups or one-on-one in a separate testing area for the purpose of accommodating student needs.
- Assists other personnel, as may be required, for the purpose of ensuring an efficient and effective work environment.
- Assists students with disabilities, under the general direction of the regular classroom or special education teacher, (e.g. explain words, read to students, assist with developing motor skills, monitor individual assignments,take class notes, scribe, restate information, teach life skills and hygiene, etc.) for the purpose of allowing them to participate in classroom activities and make progress toward IEP goals with access to the general curriculum, as appropriate.
- Attends meetings as requested (e.g. inservice training, workshops, IEPs, etc.) for the purpose of obtaining skills and/or conveying information regarding student needs.
- Collaborates with teachers and other instructional assistants for the purpose of providing efficient, necessary and appropriate assistance to students.
- Confers with teacher/s (special education and/or regular classroom) and case managers for the purpose of assisting in evaluating student progress and/or implementing IEP services.
- Maintains instructional materials and/or student files/records (e.g. workbooks, worksheets, assignments, portfolios, Behavior Intervention Plan (BIP), etc.) for the purpose of ensuring availability of items and/or providing reliable information.
- Modifies instructional materials or provides accommodations, under the direction of a teacher or Case Manager, in accordance with student's IEP for the purpose of assisting and supporting students with disabilities in making progress toward IEP goals and having access to the general curriculum, as appropriate.
- Monitors students (e.g. library, field trips, classroom activities, lunch room, bus, playground, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring a safe and positive environment while providing access to academic and non- academic activities.
- Records observations and incidents relating to specific students for the purpose of providing documentation and/or communicating information to appropriate personnel.
- Responds to inquiries from staff (e.g. administrators, psychologists, teachers, counselors, staff, etc.) for the purpose of providing information, direction and/or appropriate referrals.
- Supports the implementation of (BIP) for the purpose of providing interventions and support to meet the educational and emotional needs of each student, collecting data regarding the effect of interventions.
- Assists other personnel, as may be required, for the purpose of ensuring an efficient and effective work environment.
| Special Education Resource Paraeducator | JobID: 989 |
Job Description
Park County School District 6
Special Education Paraeducator
Purpose Statement
Other Functions
Experience: Education:
Equivalency:
Job related experience is desired.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Required Testing:
District Proficiency Test or AA Degree or 60 college/university credits
Continuing Educ. / Training:
FLSA Status:
Non Exempt
Park County School District 6
Special Education Paraeducator
Purpose Statement
The job of Special Education Paraeducator is done for the purpose/s of assisting, tutoring, and training special education and other identified students with significant disabilities in a classroom or similar learning situation; providing personal care assistance; and performing classroom clerical tasks in support of the instructional process.
This job reports to Building Principal
Salary Range: $18.90 - $32.90
Essential Functions
This job reports to Building Principal
Salary Range: $18.90 - $32.90
Essential Functions
Other Functions
Job Requirements: Minimum Qualifications
Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
SKILLS are required to perform multiple, technical tasks with a need to occasionally upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skill based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: operating standard office equipment; preparing and maintaining accurate records; adhering to safety practices and procedures; and administering basic first aid.
KNOWLEDGE is required to perform basic math; understand written procedures, write routine documents, and speak clearly; and understand multi-step written and oral instructions. Specific knowledge based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: age appropriate activities; M.A.N.D.T. training; subject matter taught in assigned classrooms; stages of child development.; concepts of grammar, spelling and punctuation; cultural differences of student population; health standards and hazards; and recordkeeping and record retention practices.
ABILITY is required to schedule activities, meetings, and/or events; gather and/or collate data; and consider a variety of factors when using equipment. Flexibility is required to work with others in a wide variety of circumstances; work with data utilizing defined and similar processes; and operate equipment using standardized methods. Ability is also required to work with a diversity of individuals and/or groups; work with similar types of data; and utilize job-related equipment. Problem solving is required to analyze issues and create action plans. Problem solving with data may require independent interpretation; and problem solving with equipment is moderate to significant. Specific ability based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: communicating with diverse groups; maintaining confidentiality; exhibiting patience and compassion; working with frequent interruptions; adapting to changing work priorities; organizing tasks; setting priorities; and working as part of a team.
Responsibility
Responsibilities include: working under direct supervision using standardized procedures; providing information and/or advising others; operating within a defined budget. Utilization of resources from other work units may be required to perform the job's functions. There is a continual opportunity to significantly impact the organization’s services.
Work Environment
The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: significant lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling, some climbing and balancing, significant stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally the job requires 20% sitting, 50% walking, and 30% standing. The job is performed under minimal temperature variations and under conditions with some exposure to risk of injury and/or illness.
Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
SKILLS are required to perform multiple, technical tasks with a need to occasionally upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skill based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: operating standard office equipment; preparing and maintaining accurate records; adhering to safety practices and procedures; and administering basic first aid.
KNOWLEDGE is required to perform basic math; understand written procedures, write routine documents, and speak clearly; and understand multi-step written and oral instructions. Specific knowledge based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: age appropriate activities; M.A.N.D.T. training; subject matter taught in assigned classrooms; stages of child development.; concepts of grammar, spelling and punctuation; cultural differences of student population; health standards and hazards; and recordkeeping and record retention practices.
ABILITY is required to schedule activities, meetings, and/or events; gather and/or collate data; and consider a variety of factors when using equipment. Flexibility is required to work with others in a wide variety of circumstances; work with data utilizing defined and similar processes; and operate equipment using standardized methods. Ability is also required to work with a diversity of individuals and/or groups; work with similar types of data; and utilize job-related equipment. Problem solving is required to analyze issues and create action plans. Problem solving with data may require independent interpretation; and problem solving with equipment is moderate to significant. Specific ability based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: communicating with diverse groups; maintaining confidentiality; exhibiting patience and compassion; working with frequent interruptions; adapting to changing work priorities; organizing tasks; setting priorities; and working as part of a team.
Responsibility
Responsibilities include: working under direct supervision using standardized procedures; providing information and/or advising others; operating within a defined budget. Utilization of resources from other work units may be required to perform the job's functions. There is a continual opportunity to significantly impact the organization’s services.
Work Environment
The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: significant lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling, some climbing and balancing, significant stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally the job requires 20% sitting, 50% walking, and 30% standing. The job is performed under minimal temperature variations and under conditions with some exposure to risk of injury and/or illness.
Experience: Education:
Equivalency:
Job related experience is desired.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Required Testing:
District Proficiency Test or AA Degree or 60 college/university credits
Continuing Educ. / Training:
First Aid and CPR
M.A.N.D.T. Training
Blood borne Pathogens Training & Testing
Diabetes Training & Testing
Homeless Training & Testing
Clearances:
Criminal Justice Fingerprint/Background Clearance
M.A.N.D.T. Training
Blood borne Pathogens Training & Testing
Diabetes Training & Testing
Homeless Training & Testing
Clearances:
Criminal Justice Fingerprint/Background Clearance
FLSA Status:
Non Exempt
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