Intensive Needs Aide I

Mertarvik School c/o Ayaprun School; Alaska; On-site; USD 32,000 - 38,000; Part time

Job summary

Lower Kuskokwim School District in Mertarvik, Alaska seeks an Intensive Needs Aide I to support intensive needs students under supervision. The role emphasizes instruction aligned with IEPs, record-keeping, and cross-cultural collaboration in a rural Alaskan setting.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, and preference for Yup’ik/English bilingual ability. The position is part-time with ongoing training requirements and opportunities to grow with the team.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Bilingual in Yup’ik 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 training as required.
• Ability to communicate effectively with teachers, students and parents.
• Ability to keep accurate records and reports.
• Mandatory 6 hours of yearly training as required by State Law.
• Ability to live and work in a cross-cultural, rural Alaskan environment.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Instructional activities

Effective communication

Record keeping

Confidentiality

Cross-cultural rural Alaska

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Intensive Needs Aide I

Lower Kuskokwim School District (AK) Mertarvik School c/o Ayaprun School - Mertarvik, Alaska Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Lower Kuskokwim School District

Job Details

Job ID: 5964752

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Re-Posted: Oct 26, 2026 7:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Position Type: Part-Time

Salary: $23.57 to $27.52 Per Hour

Job Description

Job Goal: To provide services to intensive needs students based on the students individualized education plan (IEP).

Qualifications:

• 1. High School Diploma or GED.
• 2. Bilingual in Yup’ik and English preferred.
• 3. Demonstrated successful experience working with young people with special needs in a school setting preferred.
• 4. Ability to carry out instructional activities with a minimum of direct supervision.
• 5. Willingness to participate in future training programs as required.
• 6. Ability to communicate effectively with teachers, students, and parents.
• 7. Ability to keep accurate records and reports
• 8. Mandatory 6 hours of yearly training as required by State Law.
• 9. Ability to live and work in a cross-cultural, rural Alaskan envirionment.
• 10. Ability to successfully carry out the duties described below.

Duties:

• 1. Under the supervision of the teacher, prepares for activities related to specific students’ needs.
• 2. Works with specific students to present and reinforce lessons planned by the teacher.
• 3. Sets up and operates equipment required by specific students.
• 4. Assists students with every day life skills.
• 5. Checks notebooks, correct papers, and supervises testing and make up work of specific students.
• 6. Participates in in-service training programs as they relate to the specific student.
• 7. Assists with the supervision of the students during lunch periods, assemblies, play periods, and on field trips.
• 8. Alerts the teacher of any problem or special information about the individual students.
• 9. Maintains the same high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about students and fellow employees as is expected of teachers.
• 10. Maintains a sense of responsibility and positive attitude toward students and fellow employees.
• 11. Performs other related duties as required or assigned.

Job Requirements

• At least 1 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Ashley Atkins , Site Administrator
• Mertarvik School c/o Ayaprun School
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]