Cross-Categorical Secondary Special Education Aide

K12northstar; College (AK); On-site; USD 32,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Accrued sick and personal leave

Paid holidays

Medical, dental, vision, and audio

Retirement (PERS)

Job summary

K12northstar in Alaska is seeking a paraeducator to assist in care and tutoring of students with developmental, social-emotional or behavioral needs in IR/ER classrooms.

The position is 3.5 hours per day, 9 months, part-time, with a $2,000 new hire bonus after 30 days and a $1,000 retention bonus in June, prorated for part-time staff, plus a comprehensive benefit package.

Qualifications

• Must meet one of the three education options.
• Understanding of developmental disabilities.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs regularly.
• Empathy for the needs of disabled students.
• De-escalation training within six months.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the care and tutoring of students with deficits.
• Support placement in IR or ER classrooms as needed.

Skills

Empathy for special needs

Clear communication

De-escalation skills

Lifting up to 50 lbs

Outdoor cold exposure

Education

High school diploma + ParaProfessional Assessment

Associate's degree or higher

Two years of higher education (48 sem 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 and tutoring of students who may have physical, social-emotional, behavioral, self-help and/or developmental deficits. This position may be placed in Intensive Resource (IR) or Extended Resource (ER) secondary special education classrooms, depending 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:

3.5 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 three qualifications:
   1. A high school diploma, or equivalent, and have completed the ParaProfessional Assessment, or have the ability to pass the ParaProfessional Assessment within four (4) months of hire; or
   2. An associate's degree or higher;
   3. Completion of two years of higher education (at least 48 semester hours) or the equivalent
2. Must have an understanding of developmental disabilities.
3. Must demonstrate proper lifting skills in order to safely lift a minimum of 50 lbs. regularly.
4. Must have empathy for special needs of disabled children including the ability to respectfully and appropriately communicate with physically and mentally disabled students.
5. Successful completion of de-escalation training required within the first six (6) months of employment.
6. Knowledge of basic reading, math, and curricular areas appropriate for age-level of students.
7. Must possess the ability to communicate clearly and consistently with students, staff, and parents, including the ability to calm students who are upset or angry, defuse conflict situations, and to safely restrain out-of-control students who present a danger to self or others.
8. Must be able to remain outside for 30 minutes at 20 degrees below zero.
9. Must have a valid driver's license, use of a personal vehicle, 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].