Paraeducator (Kaxdigoowú Héen Elementary School)

Juneau School District; Juneau (AK); On-site; USD 33,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

PERS retirement

Paid time off

Job summary

Juneau School District is seeking a paraeducator to support students at Kaxdigoowu He9en Elementary School. The position is part-time (0.5333 FTE), 20 hours per week, and starts at $24.40 per hour.

The role involves working with students not in special education, presenting material, and recording progress. The job requires a high school diploma (or equivalent), and preferred experience with school-age children.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent is required or acceptable alternatives.
• AA degree, 48 semester hours, or willingness to take WorkKeys exam.
• Experience with school age children preferred; CPR/First Aid may be required.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Assist with instruction in reading, writing, math, computers, and vocational education.
• Record grades and progress for students and monitor behavior.
• Work with students individually or in small groups; maintain files and records.

Education

AA degree

48 semester hours

WorkKeys Exam

CPR/First Aid

Instructional assistance

Verbal & written communication

Tools

Personal computers & related software

Basic office software

Job description

Position Type: Support Staff/Paraeducator Date Posted: 8/4/2026 Location: Kaxdigoowu H�en Elementary School Date Available: 08/17/2026 Closing Date: OPEN UNTIL FILLED

Location: Districtwide (Kaxdigoowu H�en 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:

• 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.