Intensive Needs Aide I

Ket'acik/Aapalluk Memorial School; Kwethluk (AK); On-site; USD 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Ket'acik/Aapalluk Memorial School in Kwethluk, Alaska is seeking an Intensive Needs Aide I to support intensive needs students under teacher supervision. The role includes assisting with lessons, supervising activities, and helping with daily living skills.

Qualifications include a High School Diploma or GED (preferred) and bilingual Yup’ik/English is an asset. Starting date is immediate; salary is $23.81 per hour, with duties and trainings as required by State Law.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required or preferred.
• Bilingual in Yup’ik and English preferred.
• Experience with special needs in school setting preferred.
• Ability to perform tasks with minimal supervision.
• Willingness to participate in required trainings.
• Effective communication with teachers, students and parents.
• Maintain accurate records and reports.
• Mandatory 6 hours of yearly State Law training.
• Ability to live/work in rural Alaskan environment.
• Ability to carry out duties as described.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Bilingual (Yup’ik & English)

Communication with teachers, students,

Record keeping

Training willingness

Independent instruction support

Cross-cultural adaptation

Confidentiality

Education

High School Diploma or GED

High School/Trade School degree preferred

Job description

Intensive Needs Aide I

Lower Kuskokwim School District (AK) Ket'acik/Aapalluk Memorial School - Kwethluk, Alaska Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Lower Kuskokwim School District

Job Details

Job ID: 5928536

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Re-Posted: Sep 22, 2026 7:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

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.

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $23.81 Per Hour

Job Categories:

Instructional Support > Individual Aide

Job Requirements

• High School/Trade School degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Joe Dugan , Site Administrator
• Ket'acik/Aapalluk Memorial School
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]