Self-Contained Special Education Paraeducator (Auke Bay Elementary School)

Juneau School District; Juneau (AK); On-site; USD 37,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

PERS

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Juneau School District is seeking a Self-Contained Special Education Paraeducator at Auke Bay Elementary School. The role supports BEST/DEC programs and assists with reading, writing, math, computers, and vocational activities.

The incumbent will work with individuals or small groups, recording grades and tracking progress. The position is full-time (.9333 FTE) for 9 months, 35 hours per week, with a starting wage of $27.40 per hour.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required or equivalent.
• AA degree or 48 college hours or willingness to take WorkKeys exam.
• CPR, first aid and behavior management training may be required.

Responsibilities

• Provide instructional assistance in assigned areas (reading, writing, math, computers, vocational ed).
• Record grades and collect data on student progress/behavior.
• Communicate effectively with students, staff, supervisors and parents.

Skills

Communication skills

Confidentiality

Crisis de-escalation

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma

AA degree / 48 semester hours

WorkKeys exam willingness

CPR/First Aid training (may be required)

Tools

Computers

Job description

Self-Contained Special Education Paraeducator (Auke Bay Elementary School) JobID: 10139

• Date Posted: 10/12/2026
• Location: Auke Bay Elementary
• Date Available: ASAP
• Closing Date: 10/18/2026

Location:Districtwide (Auke Bay Elementary 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. We offer an excellent benefit package including medical, dental, vision, the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) plan, and 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.