Cross-Categorical Elementary Special Education Aide

AERRC; Highland Park (AK); Vor Ort; USD 32.000 - 36.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

New hire bonus

Retention bonus

Comprehensive benefits package

Zusammenfassung

AERRC in Alaska seeks an assistant to support elementary students (PreK–5, or up to 8 at some campuses) with physical, social-emotional, behavioral, and developmental needs. You may be assigned to IR rooms, ER rooms, PK classrooms, or integrated settings to meet district and building needs.

Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma or higher (or 48 college hours), the ability to lift and assist students safely, and empathy for students with special needs.

Qualifikationen

• High school diploma/equivalent and ability to pass the ParaProfessional Assessment or WorkKeys within 4 months, or Associate's degree or higher, or 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 the level of assigned students.
• Successful completion of de-escalation/crisis intervention training, including physical restraint, as required.
• If the posted vacancy lists a requirement for signing skills, the applicant must at a minimum have completed ASL I and ASL II.

Aufgaben

• Assists in the care, instruction, and support of elementary students with diverse needs in various settings.
• Work may be in Intensive Resource rooms, Extended Resource rooms, Preschool classrooms, or integrated general education environments.

Kenntnisse

Lifting and assisting students

Empathy for students with specialneeds

Tutoring skills

Crisis intervention training

Ausbildung

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate's degree or higher

Completion of 48 semester hours

Jobbeschreibung

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)

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)

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