Paraeducator MH

Wyoming Child and Family Services - Douglas, WY

Part-time - Entry Level

Douglas, WY

About the position

The Paraeducator MH position at Wyoming Child & Family Development, Inc. in Douglas, WY, is a full-time role focused on assisting classroom teachers in delivering individualized early childhood education programs. The role emphasizes social competence and school readiness for children, particularly those with special needs, in a one-on-one setting. The Paraeducator will work closely with education staff to plan activities, maintain classroom environments, and support the delivery of specialized services.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct individual specialized instruction under the supervision of the classroom education teacher.
• Assists the education staff in the daily planning and preparation of classroom activities.
• Maintains class areas in a clean and orderly manner on a daily basis.
• Uses positive verbal and non-verbal communication and interaction skills when working with staff, students, and parents.
• Collaborates with staff and special education teacher in developing appropriate IFSP/IEP related activities.
• Participates in meetings with program staff for feedback, evaluation, modification, and progress of enrolled children.
• Participates in preschool screening activities as designated by the Special Services Director/Area Director/Center Director.
• Assists the teacher/home visitor in staffing through observation, recording, and reporting on a child's individual progress.
• Provides support for the delivery of Speech Language Therapy services through Tiny EYE direct services to children.
• Assists in maintaining accurate and complete student records.
• Communicates effectively with staff, children, and families.
• Recruits children and families for program enrollment in accordance with established guidelines.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Must have a High School Diploma or a G.E.D. and be 18 years of age.
• Must attain additional training or certifications as required by Wyoming Child and Family Development, Inc.
• In the absence of an early childhood degree, must attend CDA training and apply for a Child Development Associates Credential.
• Must be able to work well with children (ages birth through 5 years), especially those with special needs.
• Must be able to communicate effectively with staff, children, families, and community.
• Needs to be well organized and able to problem solve.
• Must have knowledge of developmentally appropriate practices for children.
• Ability to follow and successfully complete both written and oral directions is necessary.
• Must possess interpersonal skills to work with a variety of personality types.
• Must have proper stress management techniques.

Benefits

• Base hourly rate of $15.59
• Full-time position of 30 hours a week/176 days a year