Self-Contained Special Education Paraeducator (Thunder Mountain Middle School)

Juneau School District; Juneau (AK); On-site; USD 31,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

PERS

Paid time off

Job summary

Juneau School District is seeking a Support Staff/Special Education Paraeducator at Thunder Mountain Middle School. This .9333 FTE position serves students in BEST, DEC-C, DEC, and Transitions programs, delivering instructional support in reading, writing, math, computers and vocational activities.

The role involves working individually or in small groups, recording grades and collecting data on progress and behavior, with emphasis on confidentiality and collaboration with staff, students and

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• Prior experience with school-age children preferred.
• CPR, first aid and district-approved behavior management may be required.
• Valid Alaska driver’s license required.
• Must have either an AA degree, or 48 semester hours, or be willing to take and pass the WorkKeys exam.

Responsibilities

• Assist students in BEST/DEC programs with reading, writing, math, computers or vocational education.
• Work individually or in small groups and record grades/data for progress or behavior.
• Communicate with students, staff and parents about progress and findings.

Skills

Communication skills

Confidentiality

Instructional assistance

PC skills

Interpersonal relations

Education

High School Diploma

AA degree or 48 sem hours or WorkKeys

Job description

Position Type: Support Staff/Special Education Paraeducator Date Posted: 8/25/2026 Location: Thunder Mountain Middle School Date Available: ASAP Closing Date: 08/30/2026

Location

Districtwide (Thunder Mountain Middle School)

Full Time Position

(.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).
• Valid Alaska driver's license required.
• 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 35 hours 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.