Elementary Special Education Aide - New Hire Bonus

Fairbanks North Star Borough School District; Fairbanks (AK); On-site; USD 34,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accrued sick and personal leave

Paid holidays

Medical, dental, vision, and audio

Retirement (PERS)

Job summary

Fairbanks North Star Borough School District is seeking a paraeducator to assist in caring for and supporting elementary students (PreK–5, or up to grade 8 where applicable). Roles may be in IR/ER/PK or integrated general education settings, per district needs.

The position offers a new hire bonus of $2,000 after 30 working days and a separate $1,000 retention bonus payable in June, prorated for part-time staff. Work year is 9 months at Woodriver Elementary School.

Qualifications

• Must meet at least one: high school diploma/equiv and pass assessment; or an associate's degree or higher; or completion of 48 semester hours.
• Demonstrated ability to lift and assist students safely.
• Understanding of developmental disabilities and empathy for students with special needs.
• Tutoring skills commensurate with assigned students.
• Successful completion of de-escalation/crisis intervention training, including physical restraint.
• If signing skills are listed, must have ASL I and ASL II.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the care, instruction, and support of elementary students with various needs.
• Positions may be assigned to IR/ER/PK or general ed settings based on district needs.

Skills

Lifting safely

Tutoring

Special needs empathy

De-escalation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate's degree

48 semester hours

Job description

Fairbanks North Star Borough School District is seeking a paraeducator to assist in caring for and supporting elementary students (PreK–5, or up to grade 8 where applicable). Roles may be in IR/ER/PK or integrated general education settings, per district needs.

The position offers a new hire bonus of $2,000 after 30 working days and a separate $1,000 retention bonus payable in June, prorated for part-time staff. Work year is 9 months at Woodriver Elementary School.