A Teacher Assistant assists classroom teachers by providing extra individual attention and instruction to students. Helps teachers with recordkeeping, preparation for lessons and activities and supervising students. May work with special education students, or work in a school library or computer lab; may be called teacher aide or paraprofessional.
Special Education Paraprofessional - Southeast Schools
Goshen County School District
Southeast Schools - Yoder, Wyoming Job Details
Job ID:
5823638
Application Deadline:
Jul 22, 2026 11:59 PM (Mountain Standard Time)
Posted:
Yesterday
Starting Date:
Aug 17, 2026
Job Description
Southeast Schools in Yoder, Wyoming, is accepting applications for a Special Education Paraprofessional position for the 2026-2027 school year. Southeast Schools serve students in grades K-12.
This is a school-year, 150-day position that includes a comprehensive benefits package with medical, dental, and vision insurance, retirement benefits, and paid leave in accordance with district policy. Candidates must meet the highly qualified requirements for paraprofessional positions. The start date is August 17, 2026, contingent upon the successful completion of all district pre-employment requirements.
The job of Paraprofessional - Special Education was established for the purpose/s of providing support to the instructional program within assigned classroom with specific responsibility for assisting in the supervision, care and instruction of special education students in the regular classroom or in a self-contained classroom; assisting in implementing plans for instruction; monitoring student behavior during non-classroom time; providing information to appropriate school personnel; and attending IEP meetings if required.
This position reports to the building principal.
Applications will be accepted through July 22, 2026, or until the position is filled.
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
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; pre-employment physical assessment
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 (307) 532-2171, or Wyoming Department of Education Office for Civil Rights Coordinator, 122 West 25th Street, Suite E200, Cheyenne, Wyoming 82002-0050, (307) 777-6198. See District Policy 4300/5100 Non-Discrimination and Anti-Harassment.
