Special Education Classroom Aide

Unalaska City School District; North Pole (AK); On-site; USD 28,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sick and personal leave

Paid holidays

Medical, dental, vision, and audio

Retirement (PERS)

Job summary

Unalaska City School District seeks a dedicated Special Education Teacher Aide to support the resource teacher or SLP with classroom duties and supervise students with mild to moderate disabilities. The role emphasizes academic assistance and a supportive learning environment.

The position offers a $2,000 new hire bonus after 30 days and a $2,000 retention bonus with installments in December and June, prorated for part-time, along with 7-hour daily shifts across a 9-month work year and a full

Qualifications

• Must meet at least one of the listed education options.
• Non-violent crisis intervention training must be completed within six months.
• Basic reading and math skills and understanding of learning disabilities required.
• Clear verbal communication skills in English and ability to communicate with children.

Responsibilities

• Assist the special education resource teacher or SLP with classroom duties.
• Provide academic support and supervise students with mild to moderate disabilities.
• Support in implementing individual education plans as directed.

Skills

Non-violent crisis intervention

Basic reading

Basic math

English verbal communication

Communication with children

Education

High school diploma or equivalent; ParaProfessional Assessment eligible

Associate's degree or higher

Two years of higher education (48 sem hrs)

Tools

ParaProfessional Assessment

Job description

This position includes a $2,000 new hire bonus, which is paid after the successful completion of the first 30 days of employment.

In addition to the new hire bonus, this position also offers a $2,000 retention bonus. New hires will receive the first $1,000 installment in December upon completing the first semester, with the remaining $1,000 paid in June after finishing the school year. The bonus will be prorated for part-time employees.

Job Summary:

The special education teacher aide assists the special education resource teacher or speech-language pathologist (SLP) with classroom duties, to include providing academic support and overall supervision of students who experience mild to moderate disabilities.

New Hire Hourly Rate:

Grade 5: $20.13- $22.51DOE

Internal Hourly Rate:

Determined by the ESSA Negotiated Agreement

Work hours:

7 hours per day

Work year:

9 months

Bargaining Unit:

Education Support Staff Association (ESSA)

Job Qualifications/Requirements (please review job description for qualifications and duties of the position):

1. Must meet at least one of the following three qualifications:
1. A high school diploma, or equivalent, and have completed the ParaProfessional Assessment, or have the ability to pass the ParaProfessional Assessment within four (4) months of hire; or
2. An associate's degree or higher; or
3. Completion of two years of higher education (at least 48 semester hours) or the equivalent
2. Non-violent crisis intervention training must be completed within six (6) months of hire.
3. Basic reading and math skills and a basic understanding of learning disabilities are required.
4. Clear and easily understood verbal communication skills in English.
5. Proven ability to communicate effectively with children.

This position offers an excellent benefit package including:

• Accrued sick and personal leave
• Paid holidays
• Medical, dental, vision, and audio
• Retirement (PERS)

If there are ways we can support you in becoming a district employee, please email [e-mail].