Intensive Needs Aide I: Support Special Needs Students (PT)

Ayagina'ar Elitnaurvik; Kongiganak (AK); On-site; USD 32,000 - 38,000; Part time

Job summary

Ayagina'ar Elitnaurvik in Kongiganak, Alaska, seeks an Intensive Needs Aide I to support intensive needs students under teacher supervision. The role focuses on assisting with instructional activities, preparing materials, and helping students develop life skills.

Qualified applicants have a high school diploma or GED, and familiarity with Yup’ik and English is preferred. Training required yearly, and ability to work in a cross-cultural rural Alaskan environment is valued.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Bilingual in Yup’ik and English preferred.
• Experience with students with special needs in a school setting preferred.
• Ability to communicate with teachers, students and parents.
• Willingness to participate in training programs as required.

Responsibilities

• Under 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 makeup work.
• Participates in in-service training programs related to the specific student.
• Assists with supervision during lunch, assemblies, play periods, and field trips.
• Alerts the teacher to problems or special information about individual students.

Skills

Bilingual Yup’ik/English

Experience with special needs

Instructional support

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Ayagina'ar Elitnaurvik in Kongiganak, Alaska, seeks an Intensive Needs Aide I to support intensive needs students under teacher supervision. The role focuses on assisting with instructional activities, preparing materials, and helping students develop life skills.

Qualified applicants have a high school diploma or GED, and familiarity with Yup’ik and English is preferred. Training required yearly, and ability to work in a cross-cultural rural Alaskan environment is valued.