Special Education Paraeducator (Thunder Mountain Middle School)

Juneau School District; Enumclaw (WA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

PERS plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Juneau School District is seeking a Special Education Paraeducator for Thunder Mountain Middle School. The role supports students in special education, presenting material and activities to build skills in reading, writing, math, and more.

The position is 35 hours per week, 9 months, and pays $26.37 per hour. Work is done at Thunder Mountain Middle School with district benefits and a fingerprint check required.

Qualifications

• This position requires potential CPR/first aid training and adherence to district behavior management policies.
• Prior experience with school age children is preferred.
• Must have either an AA degree, 48 semester hours, or be willing to take the WorkKeys Exam.

Responsibilities

• Provide instructional assistance in assigned areas within special education.
• Works individually or in small groups with students.
• Records grades and other measures of students' progress and behavior.
• Maintains confidentiality and communicates effectively with staff, students and parents.

Skills

Maintain confidentiality

Effective communication

Instructional assistance

Education

AA degree or 48 semester hours or WorkKeys

Job description

Special Education Paraeducator (Thunder Mountain Middle School) JobID: 10080

• Date Posted: 8/12/2026
• Location: Thunder Mountain Middle School
• Date Available: ASAP
• Closing Date: 08/17/2026

Location: Districtwide (Thunder Mountain Middle School) Full-Time Position (.9333FTE)

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 passtheWorkKeys Exam (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.

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