Secondary Cross Categorical Special Education Aide

Sylvania; Fairbanks (AK); On-site; USD 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sick and personal leave

Paid holidays

Medical, dental, vision, and audio

Job summary

Sylvania is seeking a dedicated paraeducator to assist in the care and tutoring of students with physical, social-emotional, behavioral, self-help and developmental needs. The role may be placed in Intensive Resource or Extended Resource classrooms based on district needs.

The position offers a new hire bonus and a $2,000 retention bonus, with installments in December and June. Work hours are 7 per day, 9 months per year, in a bargaining unit under ESSA.

Qualifications

• Must meet at least one of the three qualification paths (diploma/AS; associate’s or two years of college).
• Understanding of developmental disabilities.
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs regularly.
• Empathy for special needs and ability to communicate with disabled students.

Responsibilities

• Assist in care and tutoring of students with various deficits.
• Class placement in IR or ER classrooms depending on needs.

Skills

Empathy for special needs

De-escalation training

Clear communication

Ability to restrain safely

Reading and math basics

ASL I/II

Valid driver’s license

Lifting 50 lbs

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate’s degree or higher

Two years of higher education (48 sem. hours)

Job description

In addition to the new hire bonus, this position also offers a $2,000 retention bonus. New hires will receive the first $1,000 installment in December upon completing the first semester, with the remaining $1,000 paid in June after finishing the school year. The bonus will be prorated for part-time employees.

Job Summary: Assists in the care and tutoring of students who may have physical, social-emotional, behavioral, self-help and/or developmental deficits. This position may be placed in Intensive Resource (IR) or Extended Resource (ER) secondary special education classrooms, depending on District and building needs.

New Hire Hourly Rate: Grade 7:$23.15 - $25.90DOE

Internal Hourly Rate: Determined by the ESSA Negotiated Agreement

Work Day: 7 hours

Work Year: 9 months

Bargaining Unit: Education Support Staff Association (ESSA)

Job Qualifications/Requirements (please review job description for qualifications and duties of the position):

1. Must meet at least one of the following three qualifications:
1. A high school diploma, or equivalent, and have completed the ParaProfessional Assessment, or have the ability to pass the ParaProfessional Assessment within four (4) months of hire; or
2. An associate's degree or higher; or
3. Completion of two years of higher education (at least 48 semester hours) or the equivalent
2. Must have an understanding of developmental disabilities.
3. Must demonstrate proper lifting skills in order to safely lift a minimum of 50 lbs. regularly.
4. Must have empathy for special needs of disabled children including the ability to respectfully and appropriately communicate with physically and mentally disabled students.
5. Successful completion of de-escalation training required within the first six (6) months of employment.
6. Knowledge of basic reading, math, and curricular areas appropriate for age-level of students.
7. Must possess the ability to communicate clearly and consistently with students, staff, and parents, including the ability to calm students who are upset or angry, defuse conflict situations, and to safely restrain out-of-control students who present a danger to self or others.
8. Must be able to remain outside for 30 minutes at 20 degrees below zero.
9. Must have a valid driver's license, use of a personal vehicle, If the posted vacancy lists a requirement for signing skills, the applicant must at a minimum have completed ASL I and ASL II.

This position offers an excellent benefit package including:

• Accrued sick and personal leave
• Paid holidays
• Medical, dental, vision, and audio
• Retirement (PERS)