Elementary Cross Categorical Special Education Aide

Unalaska City School District; Fairbanks (AK); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accrued sick and personal leave

Paid holidays

Medical, dental, vision, and audio

Retirement (PERS)

Job summary

Unalaska City School District is seeking a paraeducator to assist in the care, instruction, and support of elementary students with a range of needs (PreK–5, or up to grade 8 at some campuses). The role may place you in Intensive Resource (IR), Extended Resource (ER), Preschool (PK), or integrated general education settings depending on district needs.

New hires receive a $2,000 signing bonus after 30 days and a $2,000 retention bonus paid in December and June.

Qualifications

• Must meet at least one of: high school diploma/equivalent with ability to pass assessments; associate degree or higher; or 48 semester hours.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the care, instruction, and support of elementary students with physical, social-emotional, behavioral, self-help, and 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.

Skills

Lifting safely

Empathy for special needs

Tutoring skills

De-escalation training

ASL I & II

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate 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

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)