Special Education Classroom Aide (Speech)

Fairbanks North Star Borough School District; Fairbanks (AK); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

AERRC is seeking a dedicated Special Education Teacher Aide to support the resource teacher or speech-language pathologist with classroom duties and academic tasks. You will supervise students with mild to moderate disabilities and help ensure their success in a structured setting.

The position pays an hourly wage in the Grade 5 range ($20.13–$22.51 DOE) with a 7-hour workday and a 9-month year, in Alaska. A $2,000 new hire bonus and a $1,000 retention bonus apply, prorated for part-time staff.

Qualifications

• Must have good verbal communication and clear reading/math skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with children.
• High school diploma or higher with para-professional assessment options or 48 semester hours.

Responsibilities

• Assist the special education resource teacher or SLP with classroom duties.
• Provide academic support and supervise students with mild to moderate disabilities.

Skills

Verbal communication

Reading skills

Math skills

Communication with children

English proficiency

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree or higher

48 college credit hours

Job description

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

In addition to the new hire bonus, this position also offers a $1,000 retention bonus, payable in June upon the successful completion of the current school year. Please note that this bonus will be prorated for part-time employees.

Job Summary

The special education teacher aide assists the special education resource teacher or speechlanguage pathologist (SLP) with classroom duties, to include providing academic support andoverall supervision ofstudents 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:
2. 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
3. Non-violent crisis intervention training must be completed within six (6) months of hire.
4. Basic reading and math skills and a basic understanding of learning disabilities are required.
5. Clear and easily understood verbal communication skills in English.
6. 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)