Substitute Intensive Needs Aide I

Nuniwarmiut School; Mekoryuk (AK); On-site; USD 20,664; Part time

Job summary

A local educational organization in Mekoryuk, Alaska is seeking a part-time Substitute Intensive Needs Aide I to support students with intensive needs. The role involves working with students based on their Individualized Educational Plan (IEP), assisting with classroom duties, and ensuring effective communication with teachers and parents. Qualifications include a High School Diploma or GED and preferably bilingual in Yup’ik and English. This position offers a starting salary of $15 per hour, ideal for someone looking to make a positive impact in a unique educational environment.

Qualifications

• Experience working with special needs students preferred.
• Ability to live in a rural Alaskan environment.
• Current first aide/CPR certificate preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist students with instructional activities as directed by the teacher.
• Supervise students during non-instructional activities.
• Maintain confidentiality and ethical behavior.

Skills

Bilingual in Yup’ik and English

Ability to communicate effectively

Successful experience with special needs students

Ability to work with minimal supervision

Willingness to participate in training

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Substitute Intensive Needs Aide I

Lower Kuskokwim School District (AK) Nuniwarmiut School - Mekoryuk, Alaska Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Lower Kuskokwim School District

Job Details

Job ID: 5335278

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Aug 13, 2025 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

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

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 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.
• Willingness to participate in future training programs as required.
• Ability to communicate effectively with teachers, students, and parents.
• Current first aide/CPR certificate preferred.
• Ability to live and work in cross-cultural, rural Alaskan environment.
• Ability to successfully carry out the duties described below.

Duties

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

Position Type: Part-Time
Salary: $15 Per Hour

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Erin Haviland
• PO BOX 305
• BETHEL, Alaska 99559
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]