Substitute Intensive Needs Aide I

Unalaska City School District; Kongiganak (AK); On-site; USD 20,664 - 34,440; Part time

Job summary

The Unalaska City School District is seeking individuals to serve on a substitute basis for intensive needs students. You will collaborate with teachers to implement the Individualized Educational Plan (IEP) and assist students with classroom duties.

Applicants should possess a High School Diploma or GED and preferably be bilingual in Yup’ik and English. Experience with students with special needs is a plus. The role requires effective communication and the ability to work in a cross-cultural, rural Alaskan environment.

Qualifications

• Bilingual in Yup’ik and English preferred.
• Demonstrated successful experience working with young people with special needs in a school setting preferred.
• Ability to carry out instructional activities with a minimum of direct supervision.

Responsibilities

• Work with specific students to present and reinforce lessons planned by the teacher.
• Assist students with non‑instructional classroom duties.
• Alert the teacher of any problems or special information about the students.

Skills

Bilingual in Yup’ik and English

Ability to communicate effectively

Experience with special needs students

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

On a substitute basis, provide services to intensive needs students based on the need of the student’s Individualized Educational Plan (IEP).

Qualifications

1. High School Diploma or GED required.
2. Bilingual in Yup’ik and English preferred.
3. Demonstrated successful experience working with young people with special needs in a school setting preferred.
4. Ability to carry out instructional activities with a minimum of direct supervision.
5. Willingness to participate in future training programs as required.
6. Ability to communicate effectively with teachers, students, and parents.
7. Current first aid/CPR certificate preferred.
8. Ability to live and work in a cross-cultural, rural Alaskan environment.
9. Ability to successfully carry out the duties described below.

Duties

1. Works with specific students to present and reinforce lessons planned by the teacher.
2. Sets up and operates equipment required by specific students.
3. Assists the students with non‑instructional classroom duties such as snack, restroom, and clothing routines.
4. Assists with the supervision of students during lunch periods, assemblies, play periods, and on field trips.
5. Alerts the teacher of any problem or special information about the students.
6. Maintains the same high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about students and fellow employees as is expected of teachers.
7. Maintains a sense of responsibility and positive attitude toward students and fellow employees.
8. Performs other duties as assigned.