Special Education Paraeducator (Juneau-Douglas High School)

Juneau School District; Juneau (AK); On-site; USD 36,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Juneau School District in Alaska is seeking a Special Education Paraeducator at Juneau-Douglas High School. This permanent full-time 9-month position completes 35 hours per week with a starting wage of $26.37 per hour.

The role involves supporting students in special education, presenting instructional material, and tracking progress and behavior. Fingerprinting is required prior to hire.

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 Exam (support available).

Responsibilities

• Works with students who are in special education, presenting material and activities to improve skills in assigned areas.
• Records grades and other measures of students' progress and behavior.
• Works individually or in small groups.

Skills

Record keeping

Communication skills

Instructional support

Behavior management basics

Education

AA degree or 48 semester hours or WorkKeys

Tools

Computer software

Job description

Overview

Special Education Paraeducator (Juneau-Douglas High School) JobID: 10014. Location: Districtwide (Juneau-Douglas High School). Full-Time Position: (.9333 FTE)

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.

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 Exam (support available).

Knowledge

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

Ability

• 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 and Benefits

This is a permanent 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.

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