Cross-Categorical Elementary Special Education Aide

AERRC; Alaska; On-site; USD 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accrued sick and personal leave

Paid holidays

Medical, dental, vision, and audio

Retirement (PERS)

Job summary

AERRC seeks a paraeducator to support elementary students (PreK–5, or up to grade 8 where applicable) with diverse needs. You may work in Intensive Resource rooms, Extended Resource rooms, Preschool classrooms, or general education settings as district needs dictate.

The position offers a $2,000 new hire bonus after 30 days and a $2,000 retention payment in December and June, prorated for part-time staff. Work hours are 7 per day, 9 months per year, with a Grade 7 hourly rate of $23.15–$25.90

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; pass assessment within 4 months.
• Ability to lift and assist students safely.
• Understanding of developmental disabilities with empathy for students.
• Desirable: de-escalation/crisis intervention training; ASL I & II helpful.

Responsibilities

• Assist in care, instruction, and support of elementary students.
• Work in IR/ER/PK or general education settings as needed.
• Provide tutoring and support for students with special needs.

Skills

Lifting and assisting students safely

Tutoring skills

ASL I & II

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree or higher

48 semester hours of higher education

Job description

This position includes a $2,000 new hire bonus, which is paid after the successful completion of the first 30 days of employment.

In addition to the new hire bonus, this position also offers a $2,000 retention bonus. New hires will receive the first $1,000 installment in December upon completing the first semester, with the remaining $1,000 paid in June after finishing the school year. The bonus will be prorated for part-time employees.

Job Summary:

Assists in the care, instruction, and support of elementary students (PreK through grade 5, or through grade 8 at applicable campuses) with physical, social-emotional, behavioral, self-help, and/or developmental needs. Positions may be assigned to Intensive Resource (IR) rooms, Extended Resource (ER) rooms, Preschool (PK) classrooms, or integrated general education settings, based on district and building needs.

New Hire Hourly Rate

Grade 7: $23.15 - $25.90DOE

Internal Hourly Rate:

Determined by the ESSA Negotiated Agreement

Work Day

7 hours

Work Year

9 months

Bargaining Unit:

Education Support Staff Association (ESSA)

Job Qualifications/Requirements (please review job description for qualifications and duties of the position):

The following are required:

1. Must meet at least one of the following:
2. 1. High school diploma/equivalent and ability to pass the ParaProfessional Assessment or WorkKeys within 4 months; or
   2. Associate's degree or higher; or
   3. Completion of 48 semester hours of higher education.
3. Demonstrated ability to lift and assist students safely.
4. Understanding of developmental disabilities and empathy for students with special needs.
5. Tutoring skills commensurate with the level of assigned students.
6. Successful completion of de-escalation/crisis intervention training, including physical restraint, as required.
7. If the posted vacancy lists a requirement for signing skills, the applicant must at a minimum have completed ASL I and ASL II.

This position offers an excellent benefit package, including:

• Accrued sick and personal leave
• Paid holidays
• Medical, dental, vision, and audio
• Retirement (PERS)