Full-Time Special Education Paraeducator (Behavior)

Washakie Co School District 1 is looking for Full-Time Special Education Paraeducator (Behavior) in Worland, WY.
This local job opportunity with ID 3662771941 is live since 2026-05-04 14:28:34.
Position Type:
Paraprofessional
Date Posted:
5/1/2026
Location:
South Side Elementary
Date Available:
08/03/2026
Closing Date:
05/11/2026
Special Education Paraeducator, 35-40 hours/week
Full-time with comprehensive benefit package.
Position Purpose
Special education para-educators work under the overall supervision of their building principal with direct supervision provided by special education teachers. They are employed when required to implement special education or related services for a class and/or to provide direct assistance to students. Their duties will vary depending upon the age of students served as well as the nature and severity of the student's disabilities.
Essential Job Functions
LIFE SKILLS Paraeducator:

• Will be able to work as a team member with the special education teacher, other paraeducators, related service providers, and building staff.
• Will be able to assist students with personal needs (diaper changing, feeding, bathroom).
• Will be able to assist students with academic needs (math, reading, language arts).
• Will be able to implement behavioral programs (positive reinforcements, response cost, etc.).
• Will be able to demonstrate and monitor individual living activities.
• Will be able to modify regular education assignments.
• Will be able to assist students with getting on and off school transportation.
• Will be able to demonstrate appropriate social skills and monitor student's social skills.
• Will be able to work with various computer programs and computerized communication devices.
• Will be able to demonstrate and monitor student's organizational and study skills.
• Will be able to teach community mobility and post-secondary skills for secondary students.
• Will be able to carry out accommodations and modifications as set by the IEP Team in the classroom setting.

RESOURCE ROOM Paraeducator:

• Will be able to assist in working on IEP goals and / or daily assignments in small groups in and outside of the classroom setting.
• Will be able to provide documentation and objective information about student performance to supervising teacher.
• Will be able to be a direct liaison between regular education and resource teachers and / or other special education teachers involved in student's case.
• Will be able to maintain a flexible balance between high standards of expectations and student support.
• Will be able to keep the resource teachers current on assignments, notes, study guides, and changes in classroom expectations from classes assigned to on a daily basis.
• Will be able to assist with classroom setup and organization.
• Will be able to carry out accommodations and modifications as set by the IEP Team in the classroom setting.

BEHAVIOR Paraeducator:

• Will be able to maintain and administer classroom management during classroom instruction.
• Will be able to be a direct liaison between regular education and behavior teacher and / or other special education teachers involved in student's case.
• Will be able to administer behavior plans with behavior teacher when dealing with a one-on-one situation.
• Will be able to maintain a flexible balance between high standards of expectations and student support.
• Will be trained and able to defuse potentially aggressive situations without harming or threatening students - de-escalation.
• Will be able to facilitate and observe the process of change of placement from a restrictive environment to a less restrictive environment.
• Will be able to carry out accommodations and modifications as set by the IEP Team in the classroom setting

Additional Duties:
Assist guidance, pupil services staff or building administration, as needed.
Perform any other related duties as assigned.
Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.
Equipment
Use standard office equipment, such as personal computers and copiers.
Travel Requirements
Travel between schools, or between schools and central offices, may be required for certain positions.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide, and perform arithmetic operations as needed to assist students.
• Ability to understand, apply and use personal computers and software applications (e.g., Word, Excel).
• Ability to work with a diverse group of individuals.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of information regarding students, employees and others.
• Ability to establish a supportive and compassionate relationship with students with special needs.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, staff and others contacted in the course of work.
• Ability to report work orally or in writing to supervisor as required.
• Effective writing and verbal communication skills.

Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards
Works in standard office and school building environments.
Ability to work outdoors during outdoor student activities.
Qualifications Profile
Any combination of education and experience providing the required skill and knowledge for successful performance would be qualifying. Typical qualifications would be equivalent to:
High School diploma or equivalent.
Successful completion of college level coursework or passing of examination as required.
Prior experience working with children desirable.
Culture
We are a culture of collaboration that supports Professional Learning Communities (PLC):
"An ongoing process in which educators work collaboratively in recurring cycles of collective inquiry and action research to achieve better results for the students they serve. Professional learning communities operate under the assumption that the key to improved learning for students is continuous job-embedded learning for educators."
--Richard DuFour
FLSA Status: Non-exempt read more