Intensive Needs SPED Paraprofessional – Student Support

North Slope Borough School District; Utqiaġvik (AK); On-site; USD 4,012,000 - 6,231,000; Full time

Job summary

The North Slope Borough School District is seeking Special Education Paraprofessionals to support students with disabilities under the supervision of Special Education Teachers in Utqiaġvik. The role provides instructional support and helps deliver the free and appropriate public education mandated by law.

Duties include assisting intensive level students, supporting personal care, small-group instruction, tutoring, classroom management, parent involvement, and library/computer lab tasks.

Qualifications

• Effectively communicate (speak, read, and write) in English.
• Read and interpret procedures, policies, and regulations, including safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Write routine reports and correspondence.

Responsibilities

• Assist intensive level multiple disability students during the school day.
• Assist assigned students in physical tasks and personal hygiene, including feeding and toileting.
• Assist teachers in instructional supportive services.
• Instruct small-groups.
• Tutor a student one-on-one.
• Assist in classroom management.
• Conduct parent involvement activities.
• Provide instructional support in the library, media center, and computer lab as needed.
• Supervision of students on morning and afternoon buses, in the gym, hallways, etc as assigned.
• Communicate effectively with students, staff, agencies, and community members.
• Assist the student with studies, tutor the student, and monitor student progress.
• Prepare instructional material and supplies for the use by student.
• Accompany the student to whom assigned when trips are necessary.
• Report accidents, assault destruction of property, and abusive behavior immediately.
• Operate all classroom and office equipment.
• Adhere to all District policies and regulations.
• Perform such other tasks and assume other responsibilities as the supervisor may assign.

Skills

English proficiency

Reading comprehension

Writing ability

Interpersonal communication

Education

Associate degree or higher

Two years of college

Paraprofessional Assessment Test (PAT)

Job description

The North Slope Borough School District is seeking Special Education Paraprofessionals to support students with disabilities under the supervision of Special Education Teachers in Utqiaġvik. The role provides instructional support and helps deliver the free and appropriate public education mandated by law.

Duties include assisting intensive level students, supporting personal care, small-group instruction, tutoring, classroom management, parent involvement, and library/computer lab tasks.