Intensive Needs Aide I — Student Support Specialist

AERRC; Kwethluk (AK); On-site; USD 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

AERRC is seeking a dedicated paraprofessional to support intensive needs students in a rural Alaskan school setting. Under a teacher's supervision, you will help implement lessons, prepare activities, and assist with daily life skills for individual students.

You will also assist with classroom supervision, manage basic records, and participate in required trainings while maintaining confidentiality and a positive attitude toward students and staff.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

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

Job description

AERRC is seeking a dedicated paraprofessional to support intensive needs students in a rural Alaskan school setting. Under a teacher's supervision, you will help implement lessons, prepare activities, and assist with daily life skills for individual students.

You will also assist with classroom supervision, manage basic records, and participate in required trainings while maintaining confidentiality and a positive attitude toward students and staff.