Elementary SPED ParaPro - Cross-Categorical Support

K12northstar; Fairbanks (AK); On-site; USD 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

New hire bonus

Retention bonus

Job summary

K12northstar is seeking a paraprofessional to assist in the care, instruction and support of elementary students with diverse needs across programs (IR/ER/PK or integrated settings). The role involves helping students physically, socially and developmentally, and delivering tutoring support as required.

The position is a part of the ESSA unit with a standard 7-hour workday and a 9-month school year. New hires may receive a $2,000 sign-on bonus and a $1,000 retention bonus payable in June;

Qualifications

• Must meet at least one: high school diploma or equivalent and PASS WorkKeys/ParaPro within 4 months; or associate's degree or higher; or 48 semester hours completed.
• Demonstrated ability to lift and assist students safely.
• Understanding of developmental disabilities and empathy for students with special needs.
• Tutoring skills appropriate to assigned students.
• Completion of de-escalation/crisis intervention training, including physical restraint, as required.
• If posting lists signing skills, must have completed ASL I and ASL II.

Responsibilities

• Assist in care, instruction, and support of elementary students with varied needs.
• Work in IR/ER rooms, PK classrooms, or integrated settings as assigned.

Skills

Lifting and assisting students

Empathy for students with specialNeeds

Tutoring skills

Crisis intervention training

ASL I/II

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate's degree or higher; or 48 semester hours

Job description

K12northstar is seeking a paraprofessional to assist in the care, instruction and support of elementary students with diverse needs across programs (IR/ER/PK or integrated settings). The role involves helping students physically, socially and developmentally, and delivering tutoring support as required.

The position is a part of the ESSA unit with a standard 7-hour workday and a 9-month school year. New hires may receive a $2,000 sign-on bonus and a $1,000 retention bonus payable in June;