Openings as of 12/22/2024
Special Education Paraeducator, 29 hours/week, $16.25/hour
(Traveling Para - multiple buildings)
Paraprofessional
Position Purpose
Under the direct supervision of a certified staff member, to assist certified professional staff with student(s) in the classroom to meet instructional goals and objectives.
Essential Job Functions
Works with students individually and in small groups to reinforce basic learning and implement assigned programs.
Assists professional staff in the administration and correction of classroom exercises, tests and assessments.
Assists in classroom preparations and strategies for reinforcing instructional materials and skills according to individual student needs.
Assists with record-keeping procedures to document student learning and performance.
Assists with classroom behavioral management to minimize disruptions, ensure a safe and orderly classroom, and ensure students are on task.
Assists students in non-instructional areas, such as supervising the student lunch programs, bus duty, playground duty, corridor, study hall, and other related non-instructional areas.
Accompanies students on field trips for the purpose of assisting with supervision.
Constructs, copies and distribute and use educational materials as needed.
Assists teacher with parent contact as requested to foster effective and participatory parent involvement in student education.
Assist students with physical or mental disabilities with activities of daily living for the purpose of maximizing their ability to participate in school or learning activities.
Follows all applicable safety rules, procedures and regulations governing the proper manner of assistance for all students, including those with disabilities or other special needs.
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
SPEECH LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST
QUALIFICATIONS:
* Master’s Level Degree *Wyoming State Licensure in Speech/Language Pathology
SALARY: $70,000 REPORTS TO: Special Education Director and Building Principals
JOB GOAL:
To evaluate and provide intervention, and special services to students with language, speech, social communication, cognitive-communication, and/or hearing disorders.
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
Abide by district policies/procedures and other state and federal regulations concerning students with disabilities.
Abide by professional code of ethics.
Establish a screening program for speech/language services as appropriate (i.e., articulation and language new referrals and three-year comprehensive reassessments.
Perform and interpret assessment procedures, techniques, and standardized tests necessary for thorough and accurate diagnosis in areas of speech and language to determine eligibility and appropriate recommendations.
Make recommendations and referrals for related professional services.
Formulate long-term and short-term instructional objectives to be included in a student’s IEP.
Serve as a member of the multidisciplinary team in the referral/diagnostic process.
Design and implement building/therapy schedules.
Attend IEP meetings as required.
Provide appropriate direct/indirect therapy for identified students.
Provide continuous evaluation and annual updating of IEPs.
Maintain thorough student progress.
Provide consulting services to parents, teachers, administrators, and colleagues.
Manage the facilities, materials and equipment, including assistive technology, necessary to the delivery of services.
Other duties as assigned by the direct supervisor.
Maintain appropriate confidentiality when entrusted with personal information pertaining to students or staff members. OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Valid Driver's license and ability to travel to muliple district buildings. Travel outside of the district may also be required for meetings and trainings held off-site.
SUBSTITUTE COOK $14.00/hour Position Purpose
Under general supervision of the Head Cook. Reports to the building Principal and Food Service Director. To assist in preparing, cooking, and serving food in school cafeteria. To serve the students attractive and nutritious meals in an atmosphere of efficiency, cleanliness and friendliness.
Essential Functions
Preparation, cooking, and serving of meals.
Maintaining records and paperwork.
Dishwashing.
Operate specialized food service equipment.
Assist in food production, service and/or cleanup tasks as assigned.
Receive and unpack food and supplies.
Clean and maintain food service equipment and facilities.
Participate in ongoing professional training.
Additional Duties
Performs other related tasks as assigned by the building Principal and other central office administrators as designated by the Superintendent.
Uses standard Commercial Kitchen equipment such as oven, dishwasher, hot tables, and grill.
Knowledge of techniques and methods of quantity food preparation and storage.
Ability to prepare menu plans consistent within federal and state government nutrition guidelines and according to special dietary needs.
Knowledge of nutritional values in food preparation.
Skill to estimate food quantities required for menus.
Skill to plan the preparation of meals for serving at specified meal times.
Skill to prepare large quantity meals with a minimum of waste.
Ability to maintain a budget and monitor expenditures.
Ability to monitor inventory levels and requisition supplies to ensure adequate supply of food.
Ability to follow instructions from Head Cook, and to stay on task without constant supervision.
Ability to stand for long periods of time.
Skill to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with staff, parents and students.
Works in a standard commercial kitchen and school building environments.
Frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
High school diploma or GED.
ServSafe Certification, or the ability to obtain certification. May need to travel to multiple buildings - access to transportation required.
Experience:
Successful prior cooking and food handling a plus.
Housekeeper, $14.00/hour
Position Function:
Under the direct supervision of the Head Custodian, Principal, Maintenance Director, and Business Manager, performs general cleaning and maintenance in school buildings and grounds; maintain equipment in functional condition; and provides cleaning and custodial assistance to students, teachers, visitors and others as necessary.
Performs related duties and general maintenance work as required. Description below is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility. Actual responsibilites will be dependent on the season and position for which a substitute is needed.
Essential Functions:
Checks and secures building at beginning and end of shift for the purpose of ensuring the safety and cleanliness of the building.
Cleans rooms, hallways, cafeterias, restrooms, offices, stairways, and other areas of building according to school district standards.
Sweeps, mops, buffs, strips, and waxes floors.
Cleans rugs, carpets, upholstered furniture, and blinds.
Washes walls, ceilings, woodwork, windows, doors, and sills.
Removes graffiti, cleans glass areas.
Replaces light bulbs.
Sets up and breaks down chairs, tables and equipment in meeting rooms, and functional rooms.
Clears snow from entrances and walks, and spreads sand and ice melting chemicals.
Performs grounds-keeping duties, clears debris and maintains grounds.
Receives deliveries and assists in unloading trucks and storing supplies.
Delivers supplies and materials to classrooms, bathrooms and other areas of the building.
Empties waste baskets; picks up and removes trash and assists in recycling program.
Performs general cleaning, and repair work, particularly during school vacations.
Assists parents and other visitors to school buildings with special events and programs.
Performs other related tasks as assigned by supervisor.
Uses hand tools of trade and related power equipment, including brooms, mops, floor cleaning and waxing machines, vacuum cleaners, snow blowers, shovels, power mower and hand tools.
Safety Requirements
Follows all applicable safety rules, procedures and regulations governing the proper use of tools and power equipment used in the performance of duties.
Wears appropriate safety gear, including masks.
Must comply with school district's chemical hygiene program and follow MSDS sheets.
Occasional travel between schools, or between schools and central office, may be required.
Ability to follow oral or written work orders from supervisor, and to coordinate work with principal and others.
Ability to read, write and speak English fluently.
Ability to describe orally or in writing cleaning, maintenance or repair problems as needed.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide all units of measure.
Ability to work in poor weather conditions, including heat, cold, rain, or snow.
Ability to work above ground from ladders and automatic lifts.
Ability to perform work according to standard procedures and schedule set forth by supervisor(s).
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 completion of sufficient education to successfully perform the duties of the position.
Previous experience in building and cleaning maintenance desirable.
Wyoming Motor Vehicle Operator's license or ability to provide own transportation.
SUBSTITUTE PARAEDUCATOR, $14.00/hour
- Under the direct supervision of a certified staff member, to assist certified professional staff with students in the classroom to meet instructional goals and objectives, and to free certified professional employees from non-professional duties such as proctoring study halls to enable them to make a contribution to other aspects of the educational program, such as curriculum development.
- Assists and guides students to reinforce reading, language arts, mathematics, computer instruction, and other skills.
- Works with students individually and in small groups to reinforce basic learning and implement assigned programs.
- Assists professional staff in the administration and correction of classroom exercises.
- Assists in classroom preparations and strategies for reinforcing instructional materials and skills according to individual student needs.
- Assists with record-keeping procedures to document student learning and performance.
- Assists with classroom behavioral management to minimize disruptions, ensure a safe and orderly classroom, and ensure students are on task.
- Assists students in non-instructional areas, such as supervising the student lunch programs, bus duty, playground duty, corridor, study hall, and other related non-instructional areas.
- Accompanies students on field trips for the purpose of assisting with supervision.
- Constructs, copies and distribute and use educational materials as needed.
- Assists students with special needs in all aspects of classroom instruction to maximize inclusion, learning, achievement if IEP objectives, etc.
- Assist students with physical or mental disabilities with activities of daily living for the purpose of maximizing their ability to participate in school or learning activities.
- Follows all applicable safety rules, procedures and regulations governing the proper manner of assistance for all students, including those with disabilities or other special needs.
- Assist guidance, pupil services staff or building administration, as needed.
- Perform any other related duties as assigned.
- Use standard office equipment, such as personal computers and copiers.
- Travel between schools may be required for certain positions.
- 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.
- Works in standard office and school building environments.
- Ability to work outdoors during outdoor student activities.
- 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 by the No Child Left Behind Act.
- Prior experience working with special needs children desirable.
Bus Driver
Under the general supervision of the Transportation Supervisor, to ensure the safe transportation of students, staff, and others to and from school, residential neighborhoods, and field trips.
Safely drives a school bus on days when school is in session over designated routes in accordance with time schedules, loading and unloading students at designated locations.
Transports students, teachers and others on school field or activity trips.
Inspects assigned bus on a daily basis prior to transporting of passengers to ensure that bus is in good, clean, and safe working order.
Cleans and refuels bus as needed.
Ensures that a communication device is in proper working order before each trip.
Reports all mechanical deficiencies, traffic violations, or accidents, promptly.
Arranges for and ensures completion of routine maintenance of bus (e.g., oil change); transporting the bus to and from maintenance and/or repair facilities.
Maintains order and discipline in an effective and courteous manner among students being transported in accordance with district policies and procedures; reports any incidents involving student discipline.
Observes and tracks route timing, such as total time en-route, time between stops, loading and unloading times or any other requested information for the purpose of establishing route efficiency, as requested.
Maintains and submits records and reports as required.
Follows procedures to ensure that no child is left alone on bus without adult supervision at any time, and that all children have departed bus at the end of all bus routes (morning, evening and during field trips or other special trips).
Inventories bus emergency and first aid supplies and equipment; reports needs to the Supervisor.
Prepares aides and children for bus drills and ensures bus evacuation drills are held as required.
In case of accidents/emergencies, evacuates children according to written and practiced procedures, ensures that medical emergency procedures are followed; completes a written report as required.
Attends and participates in trainings, and other continuing education, career and professional development opportunities.
Performs other related tasks as assigned.
Uses standard automotive and bus equipment, and telephone.
Travels to and from school district buildings, to vehicle service stations, field trip locations and other destinations are required.
Knowledge of all traffic laws, regulations, road signs and related information.
Manual dexterity sufficient to operate the bus, conduct pre-trip inspections, and clean the bus.
Visual and auditory acuity within professionally determined normal ranges, with correction if needed.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Effective organizational, problem solving, and time management skills.
Ability to learn and comprehend information from procedures manuals and other materials. Ability to comprehend and follow traffic signs required.
Ability to physically move through the bus, center and classrooms.
Ability to maintain composure and perform responsibilities under pressure and in cases of accidents or other emergencies.
Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.
Works in standard school bus and garage environment.
Certification/License:
Motor Vehicle Operator's (DMV) License.
Current Commercial Driver's License (CDL), class B with Passenger and School Bus endorsement.
Education:
High School Diploma or GED.
Bilingual, both oral and written, ability (English/Spanish) is preferred.
Successful prior experience working as a bus driver, preferably in a school district or transporting children.
