Cross-Categorical Secondary Special Education Aide

Sylvania; Fairbanks (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

Sylvania in Alaska seeks a paraeducator to assist in caring for and tutoring students with diverse needs. Placement may be in Intensive Resource (IR) or Extended Resource (ER) classrooms depending on district and building requirements.

The role requires interaction with students, staff, and families, adherence to safety and de-escalation protocols, and the ability to work outside in cold conditions. The position offers a comprehensive benefits package and a structured work year.

Qualifications

• Must meet at least one of three qualifications: diploma/equivalent with ParaProfessional Assessment or pass within four months; or an associate's degree or higher; or two years of higher education (48+ sem hrs).
• Must have understanding of developmental disabilities.
• Must demonstrate proper lifting skills to safely lift a minimum of 50 lbs.
• Must have empathy for special needs of disabled children and communicate with students appropriately.
• Successful completion of de-escalation training within six months of employment.
• Knowledge of basic reading, math, and age-appropriate curricular areas.
• Must communicate clearly with students, staff, and parents and calm and defuse conflicts.
• Must be able to stay outside for 30 minutes at 20 degrees below zero.
• If signing skills are listed, must have ASL I and ASL II.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the care and tutoring of students with physical, social-emotional, behavioral, self-help and developmental deficits.
• Position may be placed in Intensive Resource (IR) or Extended Resource (ER) classrooms depending on needs.

Skills

Physical stamina

Communication with students

Empathy

De-escalation skills

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate's degree or higher

Two years of higher education (48+ semester hours)

Job description

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 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: 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 three qualifications:
2. 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; or
   3. Completion of two years of higher education (at least 48 semester hours) or the equivalent
3. Must have an understanding of developmental disabilities.
4. Must demonstrate proper lifting skills in order to safely lift a minimum of 50 lbs. regularly.
5. Must have empathy for special needs of disabled children including the ability to respectfully and appropriately communicate with physically and mentally disabled students.
6. Successful completion of de-escalation training required within the first six (6) months of employment.
7. Knowledge of basic reading, math, and curricular areas appropriate for age-level of students.
8. 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.
9. Must be able to remain outside for 30 minutes at 20 degrees below zero.
10. 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)