Paraeducator (Harborview Elementary School)

Juneau School District; Juneau (AK); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

PERS

Paid time off

Job summary

Juneau School District at Harborview Elementary is seeking a paraeducator to assist students in reading, writing, math, and related activities. You will work with individuals or small groups and track progress while maintaining confidentiality.

The 9-month, 20-hour-per-week position starts ASAP with fingerprinting and a competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, PERS, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• High School diploma is required.
• AA degree or 48 semester hours, or WorkKeys exam willingness.
• CPR, first aid and behavioral management may be required.

Responsibilities

• Assist students in reading, writing, math, computers, and vocational areas.
• Present materials and activities; work individually or in small groups.
• Record grades and progress measures.

Skills

Maintain confidentiality

Instructional assistance

Verbal & written communication

Computer skills

Education

High School diploma

AA degree or 48 semester hours or WorkKeys

Job description

Position Type: Support Staff/Paraeducator

Date Posted: 8/25/2026

Location: Harborview Elementary (HarborviewElementary School)

Date Available: ASAP

Closing Date: 08/30/2026

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:

• High School diploma.
• 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 Exam (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 $24.40 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.