Cross-Categorical Elementary Special Education Aide

Sylvania; Fairbanks (AK); On-site; USD 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sick leave

Paid holidays

Medical/dental/vision

PERS retirement

Job summary

North Star Borough School District seeks an energetic paraeducator to assist in caring for PreK–5 students and those with special needs. You may work in Intensive Resource rooms, Extended Resource rooms, PK classrooms, or integrated general education settings, depending on district needs.

The role offers a new hire bonus of $2,000 and a $2,000 retention bonus, with installments in December and June. The hourly rate is $23.15–$25.90 DOE, 7-hour workdays, 9-month year, and a strong benefits

Qualifications

• Must meet at least one: high school diploma/equivalent with testing or 4 months to pass required assessment, or an associate's degree or higher, or completion of 48 semester hours.
• Ability to lift and assist students safely.
• Understanding of developmental disabilities and empathy for students with special needs.
• Completion of de-escalation/crisis intervention training as required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the care, instruction, and support of elementary students with diverse needs.
• Work in various settings (IR/ER/PK or integrated general education) per district and campus needs.

Skills

Tutoring skills

Empathy for students

Developmental disabilities awareness

Crises de-escalation training

Education

High school diploma/equivalent

Associate's degree or higher

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 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:
   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)

If there are ways we can support you in becoming a district employee, please email [e-mail].