What are the responsibilities and job description for the Paraprofessional - Platte River High School position at Goshen County School District?
Platte River High School in Torrington, Wyoming, is accepting applications for a 16-hour-per-week Paraprofessional position for the 2026–27 school year. Platte River High School serves students in grades 9–12.
The scheduled work hours for this position are typically Monday through Thursday, from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Candidates must meet the highly qualified requirements for paraprofessional positions.
This position is a school-year assignment with employment dates of August 17, 2026, through May 20, 2027, contingent upon the successful completion of all district pre-employment requirements.
The job of Paraprofessional - Regular Education was established for the purpose/s of assisting the classroom teacher with maintaining classroom order; providing support to the instructional program within assigned classroom with specific responsibility for working with individual and/or small groups of students; monitoring student behavior during non-classroom time and providing clerical support to teacher/s and staff.
This position reports to the building principal.
Applications will be accepted through June 30, 2026, or until the position is filled.
Experience Job related experience desired but not required
Education High School diploma or equivalent
Required Testing Para Pro Assessment Test or 48 credits on college transcript
Clearances Criminal Justice Fingerprint/Background Clearance
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.