Secondary Cross-Categorical Special Education Aide

Fairbanks North Star Borough School District; Fairbanks (AK); On-site; USD 34,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accrued sick and personal leave

Paid holidays

Medical, dental, vision, and audio

Retirement (PERS)

Job summary

Fairbanks North Star Borough School District is seeking a paraeducator to assist in caring for and tutoring students with developmental or behavioral needs. The role may be placed in Intensive Resource or Extended Resource classrooms in Randy Smith Middle School, based on district needs.

The position offers competitive hourly pay (Grade 7: $24.65–$27.40 DOE), a 7-hour day, and a 9-month school year, with a new hire bonus of $2,000 after 30 days and a $1,000 retention bonus payable in June,

Qualifications

• Must meet one of: a) high school diploma and ParaProfessional Assessment or pass within four months; b) associate's degree or higher; c) two years of higher education (48 hours).
• Understanding of developmental disabilities.
• Ability to lift at least 50 lbs regularly with proper technique.
• Empathy for the needs of disabled children and ability to communicate calmly.
• Completion of de-escalation training within six months.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the care and tutoring of students with disabilities.
• Support in IR/ER classrooms as assigned.
• Communicate clearly with students, staff and parents.
• Assist with de-escalation and safe restraint when required.
• Be prepared to stay outside for up to 30 minutes in very cold weather.

Skills

Empathy for students with disabilities

Clear communication with students and

De-escalation techniques

Lifting safety (50 lbs)

Education

High school diploma or equivalent; ParaProfessional Assessment

Associate's degree or higher

Two years of higher education (48 semester hours) or equivalent

Job description

This position includes a $2,000 new hire bonus, which is paid after the successful completion of the first 30 working days of employment.

In addition to the new hire bonus, this position also offers a $1,000 retention bonus, payable in June upon the successful completion of the current school year. Please note that this 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.

Location:

Randy Smith Middle School

New Hire Hourly rate:

Grade 7: $24.65 - $27.40 DOE

Internal Hourly Rate:

Determined by the ESSA Negotiated Agreement

Work hours:

7 hours per day

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:
2. 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
3. Must have an understanding of developmental disabilities.
4. Must demonstrate proper lifting skills in order to safely lift a minimum of 50 lbs. regularly.
5. Must have empathy for special needs of disabled children including the ability to respectfully and appropriately communicate with physically and mentally disabled students.
6. Successful completion of de-escalation training required within the first six (6) months of employment.
7. Knowledge of basic reading, math, and curricular areas appropriate for age-level of students.
8. 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.
9. Must be able to remain outside for 30 minutes at 20 degrees below zero.
10. 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)