Cross-Categorical Elementary Special Education Aide

K12northstar; Highland Park (AK); On-site; USD 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sick & personal leave

Paid holidays

Medical, dental, vision, and audio

Retirement (PERS)

Job summary

K12northstar is seeking a paraeducator to assist elementary students (PreK–5, or up to grade 8 where applicable) with a range of needs in diverse settings. Responsibilities include supporting instruction, supervision, and student wellbeing in assigned classrooms.

The position offers a $2,000 new hire bonus after 30 working days and a $1,000 retention bonus payable in June, prorated for part-time staff. Grade 7 hourly range listed; work day is 7 hours, 9-month school year.

Qualifications

• Must meet one of the listed education paths (HS diploma with assessments, or 2- or 4-year degree).
• Ability to lift and assist students safely is required.
• Understanding of developmental disabilities and empathy for students with special needs.
• Complete de-escalation/crisis intervention training, including restraint, as required.
• ASL I and ASL II proficiency if signing skills are listed for the vacancy.

Skills

Tutoring

De-escalation

ASL I

ASL II

Empathy

Lifting assistance

Education

High school diploma/equivalent and pass assessment or WorkKeys

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 working days of employment.

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.

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].