Support Staff

Holland America-Princess (Holland America Dawson City Inn); Juneau (AK); On-site; USD 31,140 - 44,351; Full time

Job summary

Holland America-Princess (Holland America Dawson City Inn) seeks a Special Education Paraeducator to support students in BEST, DEC-C, DEC, and Transitions programs. The role includes presenting material, supporting learning, and data collection to track progress.

The position is a permanent, full-time 9-month role (0.9333 FTE) working 35 hours per week, with a starting wage of $27.40 per hour and a comprehensive benefits package. Fingerprint checks are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• Some prior experience with school-age children preferred.
• CPR/First Aid and behavior management training may be required.
• Valid Alaska driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Present material to students in assigned programs to improve skills (reading, writing, math, computers, vocational ed).
• Work individually or in small groups to support learning.
• Record grades and collect data on progress or behavior.

Skills

Communication skills

Confidentiality

Behavior management

Data entry

Education

High School Diploma

AA degree or 48 credit hours

Tools

PC software

Job description

Location:

Districtwide (Mendenhall River Community School)

Full Time Position

(.9333 FTE)

Position Summary:

Works primarily with students who are in special education and enrolled in BEST (Behavioral Education Support Team), DEC-C (Developmental Education Classroom-Communication), DEC (Developmental Educational Classroom), or the Transitions program. 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 does data collection for other measures of students' progress or behavior.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma


• Some prior experience working with school-age children is preferred


• CPR, first aid and district approved behavior management techniques may be required. (includes have a general understanding of behavior modification techniques; demonstrates the ability to remain calm and follow through with a plan in stressful situations; manage and deescalate angry and aggressive students; and handle a variety of behaviors, including crisis situations).


• 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).

Knowledge of:

• Files and record keeping.


• Personal computers and related software.


• School age children's behavior.


• Behavior modification(includes emotionally disturbed).

Ability to:

• Maintain confidentiality.


• Provide instructional assistance in assigned areas.


• Communicate effectively verbally and in writing. (Communicate and coordinate effectively with students, staff, supervisors and parents.)


• Operate a personal computer and related software.


• Maintain effective working relationships with staff, students and parents. (Understand cultural, family and disability issues; and be able to adapt techniques as needed.

Compensation:

This is a permanent, full-time 9-month position, working 35hours per week, with a starting salary of $27.40 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.

• including medical, dental, vision, the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) plan, and paid time off.

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

Openings as of 7/29/2026

Special Education Paraeducator (TCLL)

JobID: 10035