<p>PODER Academy Elementary School</p> <p>SPED Paraprofessional - 2025/2026 School Year</p> <p>(Full time Position)</p> <p>Paraprofessional Job Description - (multiple positions, varying hours)</p> <p>The Mission</p> <p>PODER Elementary is an innovative college-prep school focused on proficiency. Student scores in the core subjects exceed national and state averages.</p> <p>Position Summary</p> <p>PODER Elementary is a small-school environment where teachers track individual students and tailor instruction accordingly. There is a heavy focus on classroom management where behavior disruptions are minimized. Seeking creative minds who enjoy supporting students' academic and social/emotional needs.</p> <p>Qualifications</p> <ul> <li>High School Diploma or higher </li><li>Able to pass a background check </li><li>Passion and/or experience working with ages 5-12 </li><li>Bilingual in English/Spanish is a plus (not required) </li><li>Substitute License (not required, but will be beneficial). </li></ul> <p>Responsibilities</p> <ul> <li>Provide small group and individual instruction, conduct data review, extra sanitation, academic support, classroom coverage, & social/emotional support as needed. </li><li>Collaborate with team members to fulfill students' academic & social/emotional needs </li><li>Be a self-motivated team player, ready to support needs of students, staff, and overall school </li></ul> <p>Compensation</p> <p>PODER Academy is offering a competitive salary with excellent benefits (medical & dental for employee and dependents, employer matching retirement with the Wyoming Retirement System) and bonuses.</p> <p>Commitment to Diversity</p> <p>PODER Academy is actively seeking to build a diverse and experienced team of educators. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, handicap, age, religion, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, and we are an equal opportunity employer.</p> <p>To Apply</p> <ul> <li>Visit our website to learn about our school, poderacademy.com </li><li>Apply online through the LCSD#1 website: https://www.laramie1.org/en-US </li></ul> <p>Wendy Consoliver</p> <p>wendy@poderacademy.com</p> <p>Principal</p>