.875 FTE Special Education Assistant

Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District; Redington Township (ME); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

The Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District seeks a Special Education Assistant at Redington Sr. Jr./Sr. High School. The role supports students in an emotionally disturbed environment, assists with IEPs, and provides teaching assistance to individuals and small groups.

Starting wage is $19.77 per hour, with .875 FTE and a 7:15-2:45 shift. The position requires active participation in classroom activities and collaboration with instructional staff.

Qualifications

• Two years of college credits or higher as required for paraprofessionals.
• Associate's degree approved under NCLB paraprofessional requirements.
• Must pass the Para Pro Assessment and Paraprofessional Standards Checklist.

Responsibilities

• Enters and manages IEP data in computer systems.
• Prepares and returns classroom materials and sets up learning activities.
• Provides attendant care for students, including during buses, meals, and activities.
• Assists instructors with grading, attendance, and screening/testing procedures.
• Supports scheduling of parent conferences and IEP meetings.
• May perform additional administrative tasks as needed.
• Communicates with teachers regarding meetings and program updates.

Skills

IEP planning

Attendant care

Teaching assistance

Classroom prep

Parent conferences

Screening & testing

Documentation

Communication with staff

Transportation support

Education

Two years of college

Associate's degree

Para Pro assessment

Job description

• Position Type: Classified Positions/ Special Education Assistant
• Date Posted: 9/15/2026
• Location: Redington Sr. Jr./Sr. High School
• Closing Date: Open until Filled

Position: Special Education Assistant

Position FTE: .875

Pay Grade: 7

Starting Wage: $19.77

Days Per Year: 202

Shift hours: 7:15-2:45pm

Class Summary

Under supervision performs a variety of teaching support functions in an emotionally disturbed/behaviorally disordered or self-contained environment. Assists Special Education instructors in planning and implementing student Individualized Education Plans (IEP's), provides teaching assistance to individual students and/or small groups, and provides requisite student care as necessary to ensure the effective delivery of student learning activities.

Distinguishing Characteristics

• 1. Enters student Individualized Education Plans (IEP's) into a computer system and prints student data files/ information according to established procedures. Daily A1
• 2. Prepares and returns materials for classroom use and related activities. Locates necessary supplies (e.g. books, movie projectors and VCRs), reproduces class notes and/or handouts, prepares bulletin boards and craft projects and cleans/organizes classroom upon completion of daily activities. Daily A1
• 3. Provides attendant care for moderately and severely handicapped and/or emotionally disturbed/behaviorally disruptive students throughout the course of the school day. May assist students off/on buses; monitor student activities and safety during class, recess, lunch breaks and field trips; and assist with feeding, dressing and toileting needs. Daily A1
• 4. Professional staff by typing, filing, duplicating and organizing materials for distribution; grades student projects/exams using specified criteria; maintaining attendance records; and assisting instructors and/or professional staff with screening and testing procedures for students referred for Special Education. Daily A1
• 5. Assists Special Education instructors in planning and implementing student Individualized Education Plans (IEP's). Provides teaching assistance to individuals and/or small groups in a variety of educational areas; monitors student performance; and provides information. Daily A1/ B2
• 6. Assists Special Education instructors in scheduling parent conferences, Individualized Education Plan meetings with professional staff and student visits to school nurse. As Needed A1
• 7. May be required to provide other administrative assistance (e.g. proctoring student detentions, picking-up student prescriptions and transporting/accompanying students to therapy sessions/jobs). As Needed A1
• 8. May be directed by Supervising teacher to make phone contacts concerning meetings, however, all programmatic communication flows between teacher and parents. Daily A1
• 9. Other duties as assigned. As Needed

Knowledge: Applicants must be Highly Qualified prior to the end of the probationary period. *Highly Qualified meansyou have met the paraprofessional requirements as defined by No Child Left Behind (NCLB). The NCLB minimum requirements for paraprofessionals are defined in NCLB Sections 1119(f) and 1119(c)(1) as:

• Two years of college (at least 48-semester hour credits);
• Associate's (or higher) degree;
• Pass the Para Pro Assessment and the Paraprofessional Standards Checklist.

Skills

Training and Experience: Previous education, training, work or life experience which provides reasonable evidence of the successful performance of the various tasks listed. Such experience may be evidenced by six (6) months of providing attendant care within an emotionally disturbed/behaviorally disordered and/or self-contained environment.

Licensing Requirements: A valid Alaska Driver's License.

Physical Requirements

The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, and sit. The employee is frequently required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl to assist students. The employee continuously uses hand-strength to grasp items such as classroom supplies, feeding instruments, or testing material. The employee will occasionally lift, carry, push and/or pull to 40 lbs, such as a wheelchair, student, or other assistive devices. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and depth perception.

Medium Work:

• Lifting/carrying a maximum weight of 40 pounds (lbs.) occasionally (less than 33% of the time, or 1-100 times per day to move objects
• Pushing a maximum force of 40 ft./lbs. to move objects
• Pulling a maximum force of 40 ft./lbs. to move objects
• Dynamic Lifting Criteria:

• Floor to Knuckle: 25 LBS
• 12" to Knuckle: 40 LBS
• Knuckle to Shoulder: -- LBS
• Shoulder to Overhead: -- LBS

Post offer/pre-placement examinations are utilized by MSBSD to create a safer working environment for employees. MSBSD requires such examinations for all applicants who have been conditionally offered employment in designated job categories. An examination may include a medical examination and physical fitness or agility tests. In addition, during the examination, training may be provided to increase body awareness during work activities to prevent cumulative trauma and reduce injuries. For the candidate that receives a conditional offer of employment for this posted position, that offer is conditioned on: *The candidate's cooperation and cooperation and participation in the WorkSTEPSevaluation program at least 3 days before the anticipated start date; *Completing a release authorizing MSBSD, WorkSTEPS, and the licensed WorkSTEPS testing facility to conduct the post-offer examination and share information; and *The candidate's successful completion of the WorkSTEPSevaluation program demonstrating you can safely and effectively perform the essential functions of the position.