Paraeducator Affective Needs [XP09]

Laramie County School District 1•Cheyenne, WY

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Affective Needs Paraeducator supports students with emotional and behavioral challenges under the direction of a certified teacher. The role assists with educational and behavioral plans, promotes a safe and nurturing learning environment, and helps students develop academic, social, and daily living skills. The position works with students individually and in small groups and collaborates with teachers, therapists, and families to support students’ educational and emotional development. The role operates under direct supervision using standardized routines and may lead, guide, or coordinate others. It includes maintaining accurate records and classroom materials, monitoring student progress and safety, and responding to inquiries from students, teachers, administrators, and parents. The job generally involves 10% sitting, 60% walking, and 30% standing, with significant lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling; some climbing and balancing; frequent stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling; and significant fine finger dexterity. Work is performed with minimal temperature variations and some exposure to risk of injury or illness.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Job-related experience is desired.
Knowledge of behavior management techniques and educational strategies for students with emotional disturbances, instructional procedures and practices, age-appropriate student activities, safety practices and procedures, conflict resolution, and stages of child development and behavior.
Ability to adapt to changing work priorities, communicate with diverse groups, maintain confidentiality, work as part of a team, and manage constant interruptions.
Ability to work with others in varied circumstances, use data through defined but differing processes, and operate equipment using standardized methods.
Ability to schedule activities, gather or collate data, use basic job-related equipment, identify issues, and create action plans.
Skills in adhering to safety practices, operating standard office equipment and pertinent software applications, and preparing and maintaining accurate records.
Ability to perform basic math, read manuals, write documents in prescribed formats, present information, and understand complex multi-step written and oral instructions.
Criminal background clearance.

Nice To Haves

First Aid Certificate preferred.
MANDT training.

Responsibilities

Assist in developing and implementing Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) for students with affective needs.
Adapt classroom activities, assignments, and materials under the supervising teacher’s direction to support classroom objectives.
Provide one-on-one or small-group support focused on students’ emotional health, safety, and academic achievement.
Implement behavior intervention plans to manage and improve student behavior.
Collaborate with teachers, therapists, and families to support students’ educational and emotional development.
Maintain classroom materials, equipment, and work areas to maximize learning, provide a safe environment, and meet mandated requirements.
Model conversations, manners, active listening, organizational skills, and social behaviors to support interpersonal skills and problem-solving.
Monitor individual students and groups in settings such as classrooms, playgrounds, field trips, libraries, lunchrooms, and buses to provide a safe and positive learning environment.
Monitor and report on student progress, including academic performance and behavior.
Assist with daily living skills and social integration as needed.
Participate in professional development and training related to affective needs and behavior management.
Respond to inquiries from students, teachers, administrators, parents, and other sources by solving problems, providing information, or directing inquiries to appropriate parties.