Special Education Paraeducator (Thunder Mountain Middle School)

Juneau School District; Juneau (AK); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

PERS retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Juneau School District seeks a Special Education Paraeducator to support Thunder Mountain Middle School students. The role involves delivering targeted instruction and activities to enhance reading, writing, math and vocational skills, and to work with students individually or in small groups.

Responsibilities include recording grades and progress, maintaining confidentiality, and collaborating with staff, students and parents.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• CPR, first aid and district approved behavior management may be required.
• Valid Alaska driver's license required.
• AA degree or 48 semester hours or WorkKeys assessment.

Responsibilities

• Works with students in special education individually or in small groups.
• Presents material and activities to improve reading, writing, math, computers and/or vocational skills.
• Records grades and other measures of students' progress and behavior.

Skills

Effective communication

Confidentiality

Education

High School diploma

AA degree or 48 semester hours or WorkKeys

Tools

CPR/First Aid

Behavior management techniques

Job description

Position Type: Support Staff/Special Education Paraeducator Date Posted: 8/25/2026 Location: Thunder Mountain Middle School Date Available: ASAP Closing Date: OPEN UNTIL FILLED

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:

• High School diploma.
• Some prior experience working with school age children preferred.
• CPR, first aid and district approved behavior management techniques may be required.
• Valid Alaska drivers license 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.

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