Elementary Special Education Aide - Support Diverse Learners

Unalaska City School District; United States; On-site; USD 31,891 - 35,679; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Accrued sick and personal leave

Paid holidays

Medical, dental, vision

Retirement (PERS)

Job summary

Unalaska City School District is seeking a dedicated individual for the 2026-2027 school year. The position involves assisting in the care and instruction of elementary students, addressing their physical, social-emotional, and behavioral needs. Applicants must meet specific educational qualifications, including a high school diploma and the ability to pass relevant assessments.

The compensation ranges from $23.15 to $25.90 per hour, depending on experience. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, retirement options, and accrued leave.

Qualifications

• High school diploma/equivalent and ability to pass the ParaProfessional Assessment or WorkKeys within 4 months.
• Demonstrated 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.
• Completion of ASL I and ASL II if required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the care, instruction, and support of elementary students.
• Positions may be assigned to Intensive Resource rooms or general education settings.
• Respond to students' physical, social-emotional, and developmental needs.

Skills

Ability to lift and assist students safely

Understanding of developmental disabilities

Empathy for students with special needs

Tutoring skills commensurate with assigned students

Education

High school diploma/equivalent

Associate's degree or higher

Completion of 48 semester hours of higher education

Job description

Unalaska City School District is seeking a dedicated individual for the 2026-2027 school year. The position involves assisting in the care and instruction of elementary students, addressing their physical, social-emotional, and behavioral needs. Applicants must meet specific educational qualifications, including a high school diploma and the ability to pass relevant assessments.

The compensation ranges from $23.15 to $25.90 per hour, depending on experience. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, retirement options, and accrued leave.