Aide III 6.5hrs (138)

Kodiak Island Borough School District; Kodiak (AK); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

The Kodiak Island Borough School District is seeking an Aide III Bilingual/Sign Language Interpreter at Kodiak Middle School. This position assists teachers, supports IEP/ELAP goals, and communicates with students, families, and staff using English and a second language as required.

Work is 6.5 hours per day, 5 days a week, with an entry wage of $20.38 per hour. The district is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes diverse applicants.

Qualifications

• Fluency in English and a second language specified by the district.
• High school graduate or equivalent preferred.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of students, staff, school business, materials, and information.
• Ability to lift 20 pounds regularly and up to 50 pounds occasionally.

Responsibilities

• Work under the supervision of the teacher/supervisor to support IEP/ELAP goals.
• Prepare and use instructional materials and equipment.
• Assist students with work or projects.
• Duplicate materials and assist in handling instructional records.
• Supervise playground and field trips; assist with inventory.
• May monitor the classroom independently when the teacher is away.
• Assist with behavior management and small group instruction.
• Support cultural activities related to student backgrounds.

Skills

Bilingual English/ASL

Second language fluency

Interpersonal skills

Confidentiality

Team collaboration

Flexibility

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

JOB VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT AIDE III BILINGUAL/SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETER CLASSIFIED VACANCIES Internal/External Applicants Date Issued: September 10, 2026 Closes: Open until filled The Kodiak Island Borough School District is seeking the following for the 2026-2027 school year: AIDE III BILINGUAL/SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETER Location: Kodiak Middle School, Kodiak Alaska Hours: 6.5 hrs/day, 5 days/week Salary: Entry Range 12.5, Step 1: $20.38 per hour AIDE III BILINGUAL/SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETER Position Summary: The Aide III works as an assistant to the teacher and classroom. Performs duties working with students on a one-to-one and/or group basis. The aide uses a second language as required for instruction, assessment and parent/staff communications.

1. Ability to work well with public, students, staff and parents.
2. Ability to carry out tasks assigned by the teacher/supervisor.
3. Demonstrate sensitivity, patience, and flexibility in working with students with special needs.
4. Fluency in English and a second language specified by the district.
5. High school graduate or equivalent preferred.
6. Ability to maintain confidentiality of students, staff, school business, materials, and information.
7. Ability to safely, regularly lift and/or move up to 20 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities:

1. Work under the supervision of the teacher/supervisor assigned to support goals and objectives of IEP and/or English Language Acquisition Plan (ELAP).
2. Under the supervision of the teacher/supervisor, secure and assist in the development of subject matter materials and use all types of instructional equipment.
3. Assist students with work or projects assigned.
4. Duplicate materials.
5. Distribute, collect and assist in correcting materials, and assist in instructional record keeping tasks.
6. Assist the teacher/supervisor in fostering safety procedures.
7. Supervise playground and/or assist on field trips.
8. Help with inventory.
9. May monitor the classroom independently for short periods of time when the teacher must leave the room.
10. May include independent instruction or monitoring of groups or individual students in systems that the aide has received training in, under the close supervision of the teacher.
11. May assist in implementing teacher developed behavior management programs for individuals, small groups, or the classroom, including the possible use of restraint techniques.
12. May provide individual or small group assistance in the regular classrooms for resource students.
13. May assist with implementation of cultural activities relative to specific backgrounds of students.
14. Maintain confidentiality of students, staff, school business, materials, and information.
15. Other duties as assigned from time to time.

The Kodiak Island Borough School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.