Special Education Paraeducator (Thunder Mountain Middle School)

Juneau School District; Juneau (AK); On-site; USD 30,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Public Employees Retirement System (PE

Job summary

Juneau School District's Thunder Mountain Middle School is seeking a Special Education Paraeducator to support students with disabilities. The role involves presenting instructional material, working individually or in small groups, and tracking progress in reading, writing, math, computers, and vocational skills.

The position is full-time (.9333 FTE) for 9 months, 35 hours per week, with a starting hourly wage of 26.37 and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision,

Qualifications

• High School diploma is required.
• Some prior experience with school-age children preferred.
• CPR, first aid and district-approved behavior management techniques may be required.
• Valid Alaska driver's license is required.
• Must have either an AA degree, or 48 semester hours, or pass the WorkKeys Exam.

Responsibilities

• Assist in delivering instruction in areas such as reading, writing, math, computers and vocational education.
• Work with students individually or in small groups to support skill development.
• Record grades and progress and behavior data.

Skills

CPR/First Aid

Behavior management

Alaska driver’s license

Education

High School diploma

AA degree or 48semester hours or WorkKeys

Job description

Position Type: Support Staff/Special Education ParaeducatorDate Posted: 9/25/2026Location: Thunder Mountain Middle SchoolDate Available: ASAPClosing Date: 09/30/2026

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 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 effective 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.