Special Education Paraeducator (Thunder Mountain Middle School)

Juneau School District; Juneau (AK); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

PERS retirement

Paid time off

Job summary

Juneau School District is seeking a Special Education Paraeducator to support students primarily in special education programs at Thunder Mountain Middle School. The role involves presenting material, guiding activities, and assisting with progress records for individuals or small groups.

The position is full-time (0.9333 FTE) for a 9-month term, with a starting wage of $26.37 per hour and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, PERS, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• 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 driver's license 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 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.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Operate a personal computer and related software.
• Maintain effective working relationships with staff, students and parents.

Skills

Communication skills

Confidentiality

Record keeping

Computer skills

Education

High School diploma

AA degree or 48 college hours

Tools

CPR certification

First aid

WorkKeys exam prep

Job description

Position Type: Support Staff/Special Education Paraeducator
Date Posted: 8/12/2026
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

• 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 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.