Paraeducator

Juneau-School-District-; Juneau (AK); On-site; USD 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Juneau School District seeks a 9-month full-time instructional assistant to work primarily with non-special education students. You will present material in reading, writing, math, computers, or vocational areas and work with individuals or small groups.

Maintain records of grades and progress and communicate effectively with staff and parents. The role pays $24.40 per hour, 35 hours weekly, under the JESS bargaining agreement, and includes a robust benefits package.

Qualifications

• AA degree or 48 semester hours, or willingness to take WorkKeys exam.
• Experience with school age children preferred.
• CPR and first aid may be required.

Responsibilities

• Present material and activities to improve reading, writing, math, computers or vocational skills.
• Work with students individually or in groups and record progress.

Skills

Confidentiality

Instructional support

Communication

Education

AA degree or 48 credits

Job description

• Date Posted: 9/10/2026
• Location: Montessori Borealis Public School
• Date Available: ASAP
• Closing Date: 09/15/2026

Location: Montessori Borealis Public School
Full -Time Position (.9333 FTE)

Position Summary:
Working primarily with students who are not in special education, presents material and activities to improve skills in assigned areas that may include reading, writing, math, computers and/or vocational education. Works individually or in small groups. Records grades and other measures of students' progress and behavior.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and abilities required to satisfactorily perform the essential duties and responsibilities.Any combination of education and experience that demonstrates possession of the requisite knowledge, skills and abilities. A typical way to obtain these would be:

• Some prior experience working with school age children preferred.
• CPR, first aid and district approved behavioral management techniques may be required.
• Must have either an AA degree, or 48 semester hours, or be willing to take and pass the WorkKeysExam (support available).

Knowledge of:

• Files and record keeping.
• Personal computers and related software.
• School age children's behavior.

Ability to:

• Maintain confidentiality.
• Provide instructional assistance in assigned areas.
• Communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Operate a personal computer and related software.
• Maintain effective working relationships with staff, students and parents.

Compensation:This is a full-time 9-month position, working 35hours per week, with a starting salary of $24.40per hour. We offer an excellent benefit package including medical, dental, vision, the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) plan, and paid time off.This position is represented by the Juneau Education Support Staff (JESS) bargaining agreement.

Selected hire will be fingerprinted at applicant's expense and fingerprints forwarded to the Alaska State Troopers and the FBI for a records check.

Postings current as of 9/12/2026 10:41:06 PM CST.

Internal Applicants ONLY

1. You may apply as an internal applicant only if you are applying within the same classification. Please use the external application if you are applying to a different classification. (Exp JESS to JEA is an external application)
2. Please use the email that was originally used to apply to the Juneau School District.

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