Special Education Aide — $4k Bonus & Student Impact

Sylvania; North Pole (AK); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sick and personal leave

Paid holidays

Medical, dental, vision, and audio

Retirement (PERS)

Job summary

The special education teacher aide at Sylvania assists the resource teacher or speech-language pathologist with classroom duties, providing academic support and supervision for students with mild to moderate disabilities.

The position offers a $2,000 new hire bonus after 30 days and a $2,000 retention bonus paid in December and June. Part-time staff receive prorated bonuses. Work hours are seven per day over a nine-month year in the ESSA bargaining unit.

Qualifications

• Must meet at least one qualification: diploma + ParaProfessional Assessment, or associate’s degree or two years of higher education.
• Non-violent crisis intervention training to be completed within six months of hire.
• Basic reading and math skills with understanding of learning disabilities.
• Clear and easily understood verbal communication in English.
• Proven ability to communicate effectively with children.

Responsibilities

• Assist the resource teacher or SLP with classroom duties and academic support.
• Provide supervision of students with mild to moderate disabilities.
• Support implementation of district educational plans as applicable.

Skills

Clear verbal communication

English proficiency

Communication with children

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate’s degree or higher

Two years of higher education

Job description

The special education teacher aide at Sylvania assists the resource teacher or speech-language pathologist with classroom duties, providing academic support and supervision for students with mild to moderate disabilities.

The position offers a $2,000 new hire bonus after 30 days and a $2,000 retention bonus paid in December and June. Part-time staff receive prorated bonuses. Work hours are seven per day over a nine-month year in the ESSA bargaining unit.