Paraeducator (Kaxdigoowú Héen Elementary School)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

PERS retirement

Paid time off

Job summary

Juneau School District seeks a part-time paraeducator to support students under supervision. The role focuses on assisting in reading, writing, math, computers and vocational activities, working with individuals or small groups.

Responsibilities include recording grades and progress, maintaining confidentiality, and providing instructional assistance. Requires a high school diploma and eligibility to take the WorkKeys exam; prior experience with school-age children is preferred.

Qualifications

• CPR, first aid and district approved behavioral management techniques may be required.
• High School diploma is required; AA degree or 48 semester hours preferred or eligible to take WorkKeys exam.

Responsibilities

• Provide instructional assistance in assigned areas.
• Record grades and progress of students.
• Maintain confidentiality and communicate effectively with staff, students and parents.
• Operate a computer and related software.
• Work with students individually or in small groups.

Skills

CPR/First Aid

Behavior management

Record keeping

Communication

Education

High School diploma

AA degree or 48 college hours

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.