Cross-Categorical Elementary Special Education Aide

Fairbanks North Star Borough School District; Fairbanks (AK); On-site; USD 34,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accrued sick and personal leave

Paid holidays

Medical, dental, vision, and audio

Retirement (PERS)

Job summary

Fairbanks North Star Borough School District is seeking a paraeducator to assist in caring for and supporting elementary students (PreK–5, or up to grade 8 where applicable). Roles may be in IR/ER/PK or integrated general education settings, per district needs.

The position offers a new hire bonus of $2,000 after 30 working days and a separate $1,000 retention bonus payable in June, prorated for part-time staff. Work year is 9 months at Woodriver Elementary School.

Qualifications

• Must meet at least one: high school diploma/equiv and pass assessment; or an associate's degree or higher; or completion of 48 semester hours.
• Demonstrated ability to lift and assist students safely.
• Understanding of developmental disabilities and empathy for students with special needs.
• Tutoring skills commensurate with assigned students.
• Successful completion of de-escalation/crisis intervention training, including physical restraint.
• If signing skills are listed, must have ASL I and ASL II.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the care, instruction, and support of elementary students with various needs.
• Positions may be assigned to IR/ER/PK or general ed settings based on district needs.

Skills

Lifting safely

Tutoring

Special needs empathy

De-escalation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate's degree

48 semester hours

Job description

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

In addition to the new hire bonus, this position also offers a $1,000 retention bonus, payable in June upon the successful completion of the current school year. Please note that this 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.

Location

Woodriver Elementary School

New Hire Hourly rate

Grade 7: $24.65 - $27.40 DOE

Internal Hourly Rate

Determined by the ESSA Negotiated Agreement

Work hours

7 hours per day

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)

1. Must meet at least one of the following:
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.
2. Demonstrated ability to lift and assist students safely.
3. Understanding of developmental disabilities and empathy for students with special needs.
4. Tutoring skills commensurate with the level of assigned students.
5. Successful completion of de-escalation/crisis intervention training, including physical restraint, as required.
6. 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)