.875 FTE Special Ed Assistant

UA/ATP; Juneau (AK); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

An educational institution in Juneau, Alaska, is seeking a Special Education Assistant to support Special Education instructors and assist in the implementation of Individualized Education Plans (IEPs). The role involves providing care for students with emotional and behavioral challenges, monitoring their performance, and assisting with administrative duties. Ideal candidates must have the necessary educational qualifications and strong communication and organizational skills. This position offers a starting wage of $19.77/hr with a commitment of 0.875 FTE.

Qualifications

• Highly Qualified paraprofessional with educational credentials.
• Valid Alaska Driver’s License required.
• Minimum six months experience in attendant care.

Responsibilities

• Assist instructors in planning and implementing IEPs.
• Provide teaching assistance to students and monitor performance.
• Enter IEP data and organize classroom supplies.
• Provide care for emotionally disturbed students.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Organization skills

Multitasking skills

Education

High school diploma or GED + two years of college credits

Job description

Position Overview

Special Education Assistant – 0.875 FTE, Pay Grade 7, starting wage $19.77/hr. Position located at Houston Middle School (High‑Needs) in the Matanuska‑Susitna Borough School District. Closing Date 12/18/2025.

Responsibilities

• Assist Special Education instructors in planning and implementing Individualized Education Plans (IEPs).
• Provide teaching assistance to individual students and small groups in a variety of educational areas; monitor student performance and provide information.
• Enter student IEP data into a computer system, prepare and return materials for classroom use, and organize classroom supplies and bulletin boards.
• Provide attendant care for emotionally disturbed/behaviorally disrupted students throughout the school day, including monitoring activities, safety, feeding, dressing, and toileting needs.
• Assist with administrative duties such as scheduling parent conferences, school nurse visits, and making phone contacts with parents (per supervisory direction).
• Perform other duties as assigned, including proctoring detentions, picking up prescriptions, and accompanying students to therapy sessions or jobs.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Highly Qualified paraprofessional: high school diploma or GED + two years of college credits or an associate’s degree, or passage of the Para Pro Assessment and Checklist.
• Valid Alaska Driver’s License.
• Previous experience providing attendant care in an emotionally disturbed/behaviorally disordered environment (minimum six months).
• Strong communication, organization, and multitasking skills.

Physical & Lifting Requirements

• Stand, walk, sit, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl regularly; use hand strength to grasp supplies and testing material.
• Occasionally lift, carry, push, or pull up to 40 lbs (hand‑strength to grasp items such as classroom supplies or a wheelchair).
• Vision: close, distance, and depth perception required.

Health & Safety

All applicants who receive a conditional offer must complete a medical examination and the WorkSTEPS evaluation program at least three days before the start date. Successful completion of the program is required to be hired.