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

Juneau School District; Juneau (AK); On-site; USD 49,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Juneau School District is seeking a Support Staff/Special Education Paraeducator to work at Thunder Mountain Middle School. The role supports students in BEST, DEC-C, DEC, or Transitions programs, delivering instructional activities and tracking progress.

The position is full-time (0.9333 FTE) for 35 hours weekly, with benefits including medical, dental, vision, PERS and PTO. Requires Alaska driver’s license and appropriate education background, with ASAP start and 9/30/2026 closing date.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• Some prior experience with school-age children preferred.
• CPR, first aid and district approved behavior management techniques may be required.
• Valid Alaska driver’s license required.
• AA degree or 48 semester hours or willingness to take and pass WorkKeys exam.

Responsibilities

• Works primarily with students in special education and various programs.
• Present material to improve reading, writing, math, computers and vocational skills.
• Work individually or in small groups and record grades and data on progress or behavior.

Skills

Communication skills (verbal & written

Confidentiality

Instructional support

Crisis de-escalation

Computer literacy

Education

High School Diploma

AA degree or 48 semester hours

WorkKeys exam readiness

Job description

Position Type: Support Staff/Special Education Paraeducator

Date Posted: 9/25/2026

Location: Thunder Mountain Middle School

Date Available: ASAP

Closing Date: 09/30/2026

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

• 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.