Secondary Special Education Aide — New Hire Bonus

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

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,