Elementary Special Ed Aide — $2k New Hire + $2k Retention

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

Benefits offered by this job

Sick leave

Paid holidays

Medical/dental/vision

PERS retirement

Job summary

North Star Borough School District seeks an energetic paraeducator to assist in caring for PreK–5 students and those with special needs. You may work in Intensive Resource rooms, Extended Resource rooms, PK classrooms, or integrated general education settings, depending on district needs.

The role offers a new hire bonus of $2,000 and a $2,000 retention bonus, with installments in December and June. The hourly rate is $23.15–$25.90 DOE, 7-hour workdays, 9-month year, and a strong benefits

Qualifications

• Must meet at least one: high school diploma/equivalent with testing or 4 months to pass required assessment, or an associate's degree or higher, or completion of 48 semester hours.
• Ability to lift and assist students safely.
• Understanding of developmental disabilities and empathy for students with special needs.
• Completion of de-escalation/crisis intervention training as required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the care, instruction, and support of elementary students with diverse needs.
• Work in various settings (IR/ER/PK or integrated general education) per district and campus needs.

Skills

Tutoring skills

Empathy for students

Developmental disabilities awareness

Crises de-escalation training

Education

High school diploma/equivalent

Associate's degree or higher

48 semester hours

Job description

North Star Borough School District seeks an energetic paraeducator to assist in caring for PreK–5 students and those with special needs. You may work in Intensive Resource rooms, Extended Resource rooms, PK classrooms, or integrated general education settings, depending on district needs.

The role offers a new hire bonus of $2,000 and a $2,000 retention bonus, with installments in December and June. The hourly rate is $23.15–$25.90 DOE, 7-hour workdays, 9-month year, and a strong benefits