Secondary SPED Aide - Cross-Categorical Support

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

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.