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As of Aug 10, 2026, the average hourly pay for resource room paraprofessional in the United States is $17.92, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $13.94 and $22.12 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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AspectResource Room ParaprofessionalSpecial Education Paraprofessional
CredentialsHigh school diploma or equivalent; some roles may require additional certificationsHigh school diploma or equivalent; often similar certification requirements
Work EnvironmentSupports students in resource rooms or pull-out settings within schoolsAssists students in special education classrooms or inclusive settings
Employer & Industry UsageUsed in public schools to support students with disabilitiesCommonly employed in special education programs across various school districts

The Resource Room Paraprofessional and Special Education Paraprofessional roles are similar, often overlapping in credentials and work environments. Both support students with disabilities, but the Resource Room Paraprofessional typically works in dedicated resource rooms, while the Special Education Paraprofessional may assist in inclusive classrooms or specialized settings. Understanding these distinctions helps in choosing the right career path or job search focus.

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Infographic showing various Resource Room Paraprofessional job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 67% Full Time, 24% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 7% Contract. Highlights an 97% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $37,272 per year, or $17.9 per hour.

Resource Room Paraprofessional

Sweetwater County School District #1

Rock Springs, WY • On-site

Full-time, Part-time

Re-posted 24 days ago

Job description

Position Type:
Paraprofessional/Resource Para
Date Posted:
8/21/2025
Location:
Rock Springs Satellite High School
Date Available:
August 2025
Closing Date:
When FilledSpecial Education Resource Room Paraprofessional
Location: Rock Springs Satellite High School
Reports To: Building Principal
Terms of Employment:
9 Months/Year
Part Time, at most 29 hours per week
Salary: P-V, $25.69
Nature and Scope of Job:
To implement on a daily basis all assistance toward maximizing student learning as deemed necessary and/or required to meet the social emotional, behavioral, academic, and personal needs of special education students under direction of the supervising resource room teacher.
Job Functions:
1. Assist in implementing teacher's plans for students in all academic/behavioral/personal areas as directed by supervising resource room teacher on a daily basis.
2. Assists supervising resource room teacher in collecting data on individual student's IEP goals and objectives.
3. Facilitates in the supervision and classroom management of all students as directed and consistent with the supervising teacher's management plan.
4. Assists supervising teacher with individual student hygiene to include toileting, personal hygiene, and feeding tasks when appropriate.
5. Instructional assistants need to be in assigned areas.
6. Assists the supervising teacher in preparing the classroom, materials, and equipment for use in specific instructional programs on a daily basis.
7. Maintains confidentiality of all information concerning students, staff, parent/guardian in any public setting, classroom or area where students or uninvolved staff are involved.
8. Selects an appropriate place, time, with supervisor to discuss situations.
9. Uses positive verbal and non-verbal communication and interaction skills when working with students, district, personnel, and co-workers at all times.
10. Locates and organizes any instructional materials by copying, filing, lamination etc. as directed by supervising teacher.
11. Corrects assignments (with key) as directed by supervising teacher.
12. Intervenes with students, at the direction of the teacher or administrator, in crisis/emergency situations.
13. Seeks appropriate additional tasks when assigned work is completed.
14. Instructional assistant will cover in regular classrooms as assigned by supervising teacher.
15. Performs any other duties as assigned by resource room teacher and or administrator.
16. Participates in additional training to increase knowledge base.
EMPLOYEES ARE HELD ACCOUNTABLE FOR ALL DUTIES OF THIS JOB
Job Qualifications:
Knowledge, Skills and Mental Ability:
Knowledge of the teaching and learning process
Knowledge of lesson implementation and presentation
Knowledge of classroom management techniques
Ability to communicate positively throughout the work day
Ability to follow and successfully complete both written and oral directions
Ability to think clearly and calculate accurately
Ability to work positively with people of various personality types
Possess good organizational and time management skills.
Possess sound emotional judgment
Education, License, Certification or Formal Training
Must be Highly Qualified:
High School Education or Equivalent
Equipment Which May Be Used:
Computer and Peripherals
Copy Machine
Paper Cutter
Laminator
Technology Equipment
Assistive Technology Equipment
Calculator
Video Equipment
Audio Equipment
Physical Demands:
Adequate hearing and vision skills
Be able to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
Be able to sit for up to 4 hours at a time.
Be able to work at a computer monitor for extended lengths of time.
Be able to accurately take hand written or typed notes during classes.
Environmental Demands:
Air-conditioned buildings
Occasional exposure to weather extremes
Ability to work under fluorescent lights
Exposure to loud noises

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