Special Education Paraeducator

Juneau-School-District-; Juneau (AK); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Juneau School District seeks a Special Education Paraeducator for Thunder Mountain Middle School. The role supports students in special education, presents instructional activities, and records progress.

It involves working individually or in small groups to build skills in reading, writing, math, computers, and vocational tasks. Ideal candidates have experience with school age children and may need CPR/First Aid and behavior management training.

Qualifications

• Some prior experience working with school age children preferred.
• CPR, first aid and district approved behavior management techniques may be required.
• Must have either an AA degree, or 48 semester hours, or be willing to take and pass the WorkKeys Assessment (support available).

Responsibilities

• Works primarily with students who are in special education. 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 other measures of students' progress and behavior.

Skills

Experience with school age children

CPR & First Aid

Behavior management techniques

Education

AA degree

48 semester hours

WorkKeys Assessment

Job description

Special Education Paraeducator (Thunder Mountain Middle School)

JobID: 10098

Location: Districtwide (Thunder Mountain Middle School)

Full Time Position (.9333 FTE)

Position Summary

Works primarily with students who are in special education. 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 other measures of students' progress and 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:

• Some prior experience working with school age children preferred.
• CPR, first aid and district approved behavior management techniques may be required.
• Must have either an AA degree, or 48 semester hours, or be willing to take and pass the WorkKeys Assessment (support available).

Knowledge of

• Files and record keeping.
• Personal computers and related software.
• School age children's behavior.
• Behavior modification.

Ability to

• Maintain confidentiality.
• Provide instructional assistance in assigned areas.
• Communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Operate a personal computer and related software.
• Maintain effective working relationships with staff, students and parents

Compensation

This is a full-time 9-month position, working 35 hours per week, with a starting salary of $26.37 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.

Fingerprinting and Records Check

Selected hire will be fingerprinted at applicant's expense and fingerprints forwarded to the Alaska State Troopers and the FBI for a records check.