Special Educator Paraeducator (Juneau Community Charter School)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision coverage

PERS retirement

Job summary

Juneau Community Charter School is seeking a paraeducator to support students in special education. The role involves presenting material, working with students individually or in small groups, and recording progress.

The position is part-time (20 hours/week) with a starting hourly wage and benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and retirement. Applicants must have a high school diploma and may be asked to obtain CPR/First Aid, a valid Alaska driver's license, and potentially

Qualifications

• The requirements include a high school diploma and may require CPR/First Aid.
• Valid Alaska driver's license is required.
• AA degree or 48 semester hours or WorkKeys exam may be required.

Responsibilities

• Assist students in special education and in assigned areas.
• Record grades and progress measures for students.
• Provide instructional assistance in reading, writing, math, computers and vocational education.

Skills

Record keeping

PC software

Student behavior

Behavior modification

Confidentiality

Instructional assistance

Communication

Education

High School diploma

AA degree or 48 semester hours

WorkKeys exam

Job description

Position Type: Support Staff/Paraeducator Date Posted: 9/23/2026 Location: Juneau Community Charter School Date Available: ASAP Closing Date: 09/28/2026

Location: Districtwide (Juneau Community Charter School)

Full-Time Position (.5333 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 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 part-time 9-month position, working 20 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.

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