Alaska Native Cultural Paraeducator

Juneau School District; Juneau (AK); On-site; USD 37,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

PERS retirement

Job summary

Juneau School District is seeking an Alaska Native Cultural Paraeducator for a districtwide capacity, supporting students at Harborview Elementary School. The position is full-time (1.0 FTE), working 37.5 hours per week, with a starting pay of $32.50 per hour.

The role focuses on tutoring, maintaining student records, and collaboration with teachers. Preference for knowledge of Alaska Native culture and language; benefits include medical, dental, vision and retirement plan.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or higher; two years of clerical or instructional assistance preferred.
• AA degree or 48 semester hours, or willingness to take WorkKeys.
• Knowledge of Alaska Native language and traditions preferred.
• Filing and record keeping; familiarity with state and federal programs for Alaska Native students.

Responsibilities

• Provide academic tutoring in basic skills to targeted Alaska Native students.
• Maintain student records including attendance, discipline and academic progress data.
• Collaborate with classroom teachers to present and instruct.
• Plan, organize and implement engaging after-school clubs.

Skills

Communication skills

Alaska Native culture knowledge

Record keeping

Interpersonal skills

Education

High school diploma

AA degree or 48 credit hours

Job description

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Alaska Native Cultural Paraeducator (Districtwide) JobID: 10173

• Date Posted:
  11/3/2026


• Location:
  Districtwide


• Date Available:
  ASAP


• Closing Date:
  11/08/2026

Location: Districtwide: Teaching & Learning (Harborview Elementary School)

Full-Time Position (1.0 FTE)

Position Summary: Provides academic tutoring in basic skills to targeted Alaska Native students. Maintains student records including attendance, discipline and academic progress data. Presents and instructs in collaboration with classroom teachers. Plan, organize and implement engaging after-school clubs.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and abilities required to satisfactorily perform the essential duties and responsibilities.

Knowledge of:

• Methods and practices of instructional assistance.


• Alaska Native and/or American Indian culture.


• Filing and record keeping.


• State and federal programs pertaining to Alaska Native students.


• Higher education programs and source of funds for Alaska Natives.

Ability to:

• Communicate effectively verbally and in writing.


• Operate a personal computer and related software.


• Maintain effective working relationships with other people.


• Work effectively with Alaska Native and/or American Indian students.


• Provide assistance to teachers, parents, and administrators.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: Any combination of education and experience that demonstrates possession of the requisite knowledge, skills and abilities. A typical way to obtain these would be:

• High school diploma.


• Two years of prior clerical or instructional assistance preferred.


• Knowledge of Alaska Native language, and traditions preferred.


• Must have either an AA degree, or 48 semester hours, or be willing to take and pass the WorkKeys Exam (support available).

Compensation: This is a full-time 9-month position, working 37.5 hours per week, with a starting salary of $32.50 per hour. We offer an excellent benefit package including medical, dental, vision, the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) plan, and paid time off. This position is represented by the Juneau Education Support Staff (JESS) bargaining agreement.

Selected hire will be fingerprinted at applicant's expense and fingerprints forwarded to the Alaska State Troopers and the FBI for a records check.

Postings current as of 11/5/2026 7:27:30 AM CST.

Internal Applicants ONLY
1. You may apply as an internal applicant only if you are applying within the same classification. Please use the external application if you are applying to a different classification. (Exp JESS to JEA is an external application)
2. Please use the email that was originally used to apply to the Juneau School District.

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