Aide IV 6.5hrs (1352)

Kodiak Island Borough School District; United States; On-site; USD 17,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Kodiak Island Borough School District is seeking a qualified individual for the role of Aide IV. This position involves assisting students with intensive needs on a one-to-one or group basis while supporting the classroom teacher.

The ideal candidate will have experience working with special education students and maintain a patient, supportive environment. Requirements include a high school diploma and possibly a valid State of Alaska driver's license. This position is critical to the success of the students at Peterson Elementary in Kodiak, Alaska.

Qualifications

• Must possess a valid State of Alaska driver's license without restrictions.
• Must successfully complete training for verbal de-escalation techniques.

Responsibilities

• Assist students identified with intensive needs throughout KIBSD.
• Work under supervision to support IEP goals.
• Maintain confidentiality of students and materials.

Skills

Ability to work well with public, students, staff and parents

Demonstrate sensitivity, patience, and flexibility

Ability to maintain confidentiality

Ability to safely lift and/or move up to 20 pounds

Education

High school graduate or equivalent

Job description

• Position Type: Special Education/ Elementary Special Education
• Date Posted: 6/8/2026
• Location: Peterson Elementary School

Position Summary

The Aide IV works as an assistant to the teacher and classroom. Performs duties working with students identified with specific intensive needs on a one-to-one and/or group basis.

Location: Peterson Elementary, Kodiak, Alaska
Control Code: 1352
Hours: 6.5 hrs/day, 5 days/week (9 month)
Salary: Entry Range 16.5, Step 1: $23.91 per hour
POSITION BASED ON STUDENT NEED AND CAN BE MOVED DISTRICT WIDE.

Qualifications

• Ability to work well with public, students, staff and parents.
• Ability to carry out tasks assigned by the teacher/supervisor.
• Demonstrate sensitivity, patience, and flexibility in working with students with special needs.
• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of students, staff, school business, materials, and information.
• May be required to possess a valid State of Alaska motor vehicle operator's license with no insurance restrictions.
• Successfully complete training for verbal de-escalation techniques.
• May be required to complete the physical intervention/restraint training.
• Ability to safely, regularly lift and/or move up to 20 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to stay in close proximity to students.
• Successful completion of annually required training. May include but not be limited to: EED's E modules: Introduction to Special Education, Adapting Teaching Techniques to Meet Individual Needs, Supporting Positive Behavior, and SPED Eligibility Categories or an alternate training opportunity provided by the Special Services Administrator.
• Ability to complete training specific to student needs.

Responsibilities

• Perform duties within Special Education throughout KIBSD.
• Work with students identified with intensive needs (life skills, autism, behavior support).
• May assist and support students with personal care and hygiene.
• May transport, supervise, and support students in job sites.
• Work under the supervision of the teacher/supervisor assigned to support IEP goals and objectives.
• Maintain confidentiality of students, staff, school business, materials, and information.
• Under the supervision of the teacher/supervisor, secure and assist in the development of subject matter materials and use all types of instructional equipment.
• Assist students with work or projects assigned.
• Duplicate materials for classroom use. Distribute, collect and assist in correcting materials, and assist in instructional record keeping tasks. Help with inventory within the classroom.
• Assist the teacher/supervisor in fostering safety procedures.
• Supervise playground and/or assist on field trips that include special needs students.
• May provide mentoring and training to Aide IIs.
• May monitor the classroom independently for short periods of time when the teacher must leave the room.
• 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.
• May assist in implementing teacher developed behavior management programs for individuals, small groups, or the classroom, including the possible use of restraint techniques.
• May provide individual or small group assistance in the regular classrooms for resource students.
• Assist and support cultural activities relative to specific backgrounds of students.
• May be required to work with students categorized as multi-handicapped.
• May be required to attend IEP meetings or staff meeting when appropriate.
• Other duties as assigned from time to time.