Paraeducator (Auke Bay Elementary)

Juneau School District; Juneau (AK); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Juneau School District is seeking a part-time Education Aide at Auke Bay Elementary School to support students with learning activities in reading, writing, math, computers, and vocational education. The role mainly serves students not in special education and involves working individually or in small groups while recording progress.

The position is 20 hours per week for 9 months; CPR/First Aid may be required, and fingerprints will be checked for employment.

Qualifications

• Experience 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 WorkKeys Assessment.

Responsibilities

• Present material and activities to improve skills in reading, writing, math, computers and/or vocational education.
• Work individually or in small groups.
• Record grades and other measures of students' progress and behavior.

Skills

Experience with school age children

Verbal and written communication

Confidentiality

Education

AA degree or 48 semester hours or WorkKeys

Job description

Location: Auke Bay Elementary School
Part-Time Position(.5333 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 WorkKeys Assessment (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 part-time 9-month position, working 20 hours per week, with a starting salary of $21.69 per 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.