IEP-Focused Special Needs Aide — School Support

Unalaska City School District; Quinhagak (AK); On-site; USD 31,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Unalaska City School District in Alaska seeks an aide to support intensive needs students under the teacher's supervision. You will help implement lessons, assist with daily living skills, and manage materials and records with confidentiality.

This role requires a high school diploma or GED, willingness to participate in trainings, and ability to work in a cross-cultural, rural Alaskan environment. Training is provided as needed.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Bilingual in Yupʼik and English preferred.
• Experience with special needs students in a school setting preferred.
• Ability to carry out instructional activities with minimal supervision.
• Willingness to participate in future trainings.
• Ability to communicate effectively with teachers, students, and parents.
• Ability to keep accurate records and reports.
• Mandatory 6 hours of yearly training per State Law.
• Ability to live and work in a cross-cultural, rural Alaskan environment.
• Ability to carry out duties as described.

Responsibilities

• Under teacher supervision, prepare for activities for specific students.
• Work with students to present and reinforce lessons.
• Set up and operate equipment for specific students.
• Assist students with daily living skills.
• Check notebooks, correct papers, supervise testing and makeup work.
• Participate in in-service training related to the student.
• Assist with supervision during lunch, assemblies, play periods, and field trips.
• Alert teacher to problems or special information about students.
• Maintain confidentiality and ethical behavior toward students and staff.
• Maintain responsibility and positive attitude toward students and staff.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Student support

Record keeping

Teamwork

Bilingual (Yup’ik/English)

Willingness to training

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Unalaska City School District in Alaska seeks an aide to support intensive needs students under the teacher's supervision. You will help implement lessons, assist with daily living skills, and manage materials and records with confidentiality.

This role requires a high school diploma or GED, willingness to participate in trainings, and ability to work in a cross-cultural, rural Alaskan environment. Training is provided as needed.