Intensive Needs Aide I

Nuniwarmiut School; Mekoryuk (AK); On-site; USD 32,000 - 38,000; Part time

Job summary

Nuniwarmiut School in Mekoryuk, Alaska seeks an Intensive Needs Aide I to support intensive needs students under the teacher's guidance. The role focuses on implementing lessons, preparing materials, and supervising activities in a rural Alaskan setting.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED, bilingual Yup’ik and English preferred, and ability to work with students with special needs. This part-time position offers $23.57–$27.52 per hour with state-required training and

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Bilingual in Yup’ik and English preferred.
• Experience with students with special needs preferred.
• Ability to follow instructional activities with minimal supervision.
• Willingness to participate in future training programs.
• Ability to communicate with teachers, students and parents.
• Keep accurate records and reports.
• Must complete 6 hours of yearly training as required by State Law.
• Ability to live and work in a cross-cultural rural Alaskan environment.
• Ability to carry out duties described.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Yup’ik

English

Special needs experience

Record keeping

Communication

Training participation

Teamwork

Adaptability

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Intensive Needs Aide I

Lower Kuskokwim School District (AK) Nuniwarmiut School - Mekoryuk, Alaska Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Lower Kuskokwim School District

Job Details

Job ID: 5903645

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Re-Posted: Sep 01, 2026 7:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

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: Part-Time

Salary: $23.57 to $27.52 Per Hour

Job Requirements

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

Contact Information

• Ashley Atkins , Site Administrator
• Nuniwarmiut School
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]