Elementary Cross Categorical Special Education Aide

Sylvania; North Pole (AK); On-site; USD 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

New hire bonus

Retention bonus

Sick leave

Paid holidays

Medical, dental, vision

Retirement (PERS)

Job summary

Sylvania is hiring to support elementary students (PreK–5, or up to grade 8 at some campuses) in various classroom settings. The role includes assisting with physical, social-emotional, and developmental needs, with potential placement in IR, ER, PK, or general education settings.

New hires receive a $2,000 new hire bonus after 30 days, plus a $2,000 retention bonus with installments in December and June. The position offers an hourly rate with a 7-hour work day and a 9-month work year.

Qualifications

• Must meet at least one of the listed education options.
• Ability to lift and assist students safely.
• Understanding of developmental disabilities with empathy for students with special needs.
• Tutoring skills appropriate to assigned students.
• Completion of de-escalation/crisis intervention training, including physical restraint, as required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the care, instruction, and support of elementary students with various needs.
• Work in IR, ER, PK, or integrated general education settings as assigned.
• Support students during class and instructional activities.

Skills

Tutoring

De-escalation training

ASL I/II (signing skills)

Empathy for students with specialNeeds

Lifting and student assistance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent; pass ParaProfessional Assessment or WorkKeys

Associate's degree or higher

48 sem. hours completed

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)