Paraprofessional Educator Special Education Resource Secondary

Unalaska City School District; Central (LA); On-site; USD 28,282 - 29,480; Full time

Job summary

The Unalaska City School District is hiring a Special Education Resource Secondary Paraprofessional Educator. This role involves implementing essential special education services under the guidance of a special education teacher in diverse school settings.

Responsibilities include providing instructional support, preparing educational materials, and collaborating with staff to meet IEP goals. The position requires a high school diploma and the ability to effectively support students experiencing disabilities.

The role offers a full-time position with a 9-month work year, and competitive hourly wage based on experience.

Qualifications

• Must meet paraprofessional requirements for the state of Alaska.
• Experience working in special education or related fields is preferred.
• Ability to support students in pre-algebra or algebra.

Responsibilities

• Provides instructional services in reading, math, writing, etc.
• Collaborates with colleagues and staff effectively.
• Implements special education services as per IEP.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Basic literacy in reading, writing, math

Ability to maintain confidentiality

Ability to inspire cooperation

Basic experience with office equipment

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Key Details

Bargaining Unit: TOTEM

Work Year: 9 months

Work Day: 6.0 hours per day

FTE: Full time, .75 FTE

Salary: T-10, $20.53 to $21.40 per hour, DOE

Job Summary

The Special Education Resource Secondary Paraprofessional Educator implements special education services and supports under the direction of a special education teacher. The teacher assistant will provide instruction and assistance to special education students in special education classrooms, regular education classrooms, and other settings in the schools. The position has a retirement association with the Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS).

Job Requirements

1. A high school diploma or equivalent, or current enrollment in a GED program.
2. Must meet paraprofessional requirements for the state of Alaska through one of the following methods: 48 college semester credits from a regional accredited institution, OR a passing score of 459 or greater on the ETS Paraprofessional Assessment exam, OR passing the WorkKeys by ACT assessment, OR passing the ASD provided Master Teacher paraprofessional training.
3. Basic literacy skills in reading, writing, and math.
4. Excellent communication and customer service skills.
5. Ability to maintain confidentiality and inspire confidence and cooperation of staff, parents, students, administrators, and the public.
6. Ability to establish and maintain a professional relationship with staff, parents, students, administrators, and the public.

Preferred Qualifications

1. Knowledge of first aid.
2. One year experience working in general education, special education, agency settings, or private school settings.
3. Experience working directly with individuals experiencing disabilities.
4. Ability to read and interpret documents such as Individual Education Plans, behavior plans, and lesson plans, etc. under the direction of the special education teacher.
5. Ability to remain calm and maintain a professional demeanor during times of conflict and make effective decisions under pressure.
6. Ability to share essential information appropriately with team members to aid in the development of individual student programs.
7. Ability to support students in the academic areas of pre-algebra or algebra.
8. Basic experience with office equipment and computer literacy skills including word processing, printing, and e-mail.

Essential Job Functions

1. Provides instructional services in reading, math, writing, etc. to students individually or in small groups under the supervision of a special education teacher.
2. Prepares or modifies instructional materials for students as specified by special education teacher.
3. Collects data in accordance with student IEP goals and objectives as directed by certified special education staff.
4. Collaborates and works cooperatively, as a team member, with colleagues and staff.
5. Follows written and oral instructions, and independently follows through on teacher directed programming/strategies.
6. Implements and provides special education services and supports for students as detailed in the IEP. Duties will include providing instructional services, accommodations or modifications, behavioral and social interventions, individual behavior improvement plans, personal hygiene assistance, and assistance to and from the buses.
7. Supports vocational programs and community involvement in accordance with student IEP as directed by a special education teacher.
8. Provides instructional support in the area of study skills and organization both in the regular education and special education classes as directed by a special education teacher.
9. Provides primary support in special education or regular education classroom environments. Provides additional student support in other school settings as per individual student need.
10. Supports the Anchorage School District's position of valuing diversity, promoting respect, and maintaining standards of confidentiality.

Physical / Mental Demands

The physical demands of this job require frequent standing, walking, sitting, speaking and hearing. Specific visual abilities are also required. The employee is regularly required to reach with his/her hands and arms and occasionally lift items weighing less than 40 lbs. Additionally, the employee must be able to understand vague and implicit instructions, be able to readily recall facts and details, handle conflict and make effective decisions under pressure. The employee must have the ability to effectively manage the stress of working with students, parents, and other employees representing diverse cultures, personalities, and work styles in a dynamic work environment.

The Anchorage School District is committed to providing reasonable accommodations, according to applicable state and federal laws, to all individuals with a qualified physical or mental disability.

Work Environment

Work is performed in a professional environment with a wide variety of individuals having differing functions, personalities and abilities, including working with diverse groups of people in a variety of different settings. While performing the duties of this job the employee may be regularly exposed to a video display and outdoor weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Additional Job Information

Employees will be required to follow any other job‑related instructions and to perform any other job related duties as requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments.

Anchorage School District (ASD) employees must possess the ability to read and write in English. This also includes the ability to communicate in English with school staff, co‑workers, and the public; as well as have the ability to comprehend and carry out oral and written directions and understand and follow English instructions and written documents.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The Anchorage School District is an equal employment opportunity employer.