Self-Contained Special Education Paraeducator

Juneau-School-District-; Juneau (AK); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

PERS

Paid time off

Job summary

Juneau School District is seeking a Self-Contained Special Education Paraeducator to support students in Harborview Elementary School. The role focuses on enhancing learning in BEST, DEC-C, DEC and Transitions programs, in both individual and small-group settings.

The position is full-time (.9333 FTE) for 9 months with a starting wage of $27.40 per hour. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, PERS, and paid time off, with fingerprint background checks required prior to hire.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma.
• Some prior experience working with school-age children preferred.
• CPR, first aid and district approved behavior management techniques may be required.
• Must have either an AA degree, or 48 semester hours, or pass WorkKeys exam.

Responsibilities

• Assist with instructional activities in assigned areas (reading, writing, math, computers, vocational education).
• Record grades and collect data on student progress or behavior.
• Work individually or in small groups with students.
• Communicate effectively with students, staff, supervisors and parents.

Skills

CPR & First Aid

Behavior management

Student support

Communication

Education

AA degree or 48 semester hours

WorkKeys exam

Job description

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Self-Contained Special Education Paraeducator (Harborview Elementary School) JobID: 10136

• Date Posted:
  10/6/2026
• Date Available:
  ASAP
• Closing Date:
  10/11/2026

Location:Districtwide (HarborviewElementary School)
Full-TimePosition:(.9333 FTE)

Position Summary:

Works primarily with students who are in special education and enrolled in BEST (Behavioral Education Support Team), DEC-C (Developmental Education Classroom-Communication), DEC (Developmental Educational Classroom), or the Transitions program. Presents material and activities to improve skills in assigned areas, which may include reading, writing, math, computers and/or vocational education. Works individually or in small groups. Records grades and does data collection for other measures of students' progress or behavior.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and abilities required to satisfactorily perform the essential duties and responsibilities. Any combination of education and experience that demonstrates possession of the requisite knowledge, skills and abilities. A typical way to obtain these would be:

• High School Diploma
• Some prior experience working with school-age children is preferred
• CPR, first aid and district approved behavior management techniques may be required. (includes have a general understanding of behavior modification techniques; demonstrates the ability to remain calm and follow through with a plan in stressful situations; manage and deescalate angry and aggressive students; and handle a variety of behaviors, including crisis situations).
• Must have either an AA degree, or 48 semester hours, or be willing to take and pass the WorkKeys exam(support available).

Knowledge of:

• Files and record keeping.
• Personal computers and related software.
• School age children's behavior.
• Behavior modification(includes emotionally disturbed).

Ability to:

• Maintain confidentiality.
• Provide instructional assistance in assigned areas.
• Communicate effectively verbally and in writing. (Communicate and coordinate effectively with students, staff, supervisors and parents.)
• Operate a personal computer and related software.
• Maintain effective working relationships with staff, students and parents. (Understand cultural, family and disability issues; and be able to adapt techniques as needed.

Compensation:

This is a permanent, full-time 9-month position, working 35hours per week, with a starting salary of $27.40 per hour.

• medical
• dental
• vision
• the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) plan
• paid time off

This position is represented by the Juneau Education Support Staff (JESS) bargaining agreement.

Selected hire will be fingerprinted at the applicant's expense and fingerprints forwarded to the Alaska State Troopers and the FBI for a records check.

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