Teacher Aide III

Akiuk Memorial School; Kasigluk (AK); On-site; USD 33,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Akiuk Memorial School, Kasigluk, Alaska, part of the Lower Kuskokwim School District, seeks a Teacher Aide III to support the classroom under supervision of the lead teacher. The position emphasizes assisting students, clerical tasks, and maintaining organized classrooms in a rural Alaskan setting.

Qualifications include a High School Diploma or GED, plus experience with youth in a school environment. Bilingual Yup’ik/English preferred; ability to work cross-culturally is essential.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Experience working with youth in a school setting preferred.
• Meet NCLB paraprofessional qualifications: 48 semester hours or an Associate Degree or pass State-Approved Academic Competency test.
• Bilingual in Yup’ik and English preferred.
• Ability to live and work in a cross-cultural, rural Alaskan environment.
• Ability to carry out the duties described below.

Responsibilities

• Prepare for classroom activities under teacher supervision.
• Work with small groups to reinforce material.
• Assist individual students needing extra help.
• Perform clerical duties as needed.
• Set up and operate classroom equipment.
• Assist with non-instructional duties (snack, restroom, clothing).
• Check notebooks, correct papers, supervise tests and make-up work.
• Assist in drill, reading, and library activities.
• Participate in in-service training programs.
• Record attendance and lunch money as required.
• Maintain bulletin boards and displays.
• Supervise students during meals, assemblies, play periods, and field trips.
• Notify teacher of problems or special student information.
• Maintain confidentiality and professional behavior.

Skills

Bilingual (Yup’ik & English)

Cross-cultural environment

Team collaboration

Student support experience

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate Degree or State Competency/44 hours

Job description

Teacher Aide III

Lower Kuskokwim School District (AK) Akiuk Memorial School - Kasigluk, Alaska Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Lower Kuskokwim School District

Job Details

Job ID: 5900425

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Re-Posted: Aug 26, 2026 7:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Job Goal: To help provide a well-organized, smoothly functioning classroom environment in which students can take full advantage of the instructional program and available resource materials.

Qualifications:

1. High School Diploma or GED.
2. Demonstrated successful experience working with young people in a school setting desirable.
3. Align with NCLB Paraprofessional Qualification requirements (48 semester hours or Associate Degree or pass State-Approved Academic Competency test).
4. Bilingual in Yup’ik and English preferred.
5. Ability to live and work in a cross-cultural, rural Alaskan environment.
6. Ability to carry out successfully the duties described below.

Duties:

1. Under the supervision of the teacher, prepares for classroom activities.
2. Works with small groups of students to reinforce material initially introduced by the teacher.
3. Assist individual students in need of special attention.
4. Performs clerical duties.
5. Sets up and operates equipment.
6. Assists teacher with non-instructional classroom duties such as snack, restroom, and clothing routines.
7. Checks notebooks, correct papers, and supervises testing and make-up work.
8. Assist in drill work.
9. Assists with reading and story telling.
10. Assists small groups of students in the library.
11. Participates in in-service training programs.
12. Checks and records student attendance.
13. Collects and records lunch money.
14. Keeps bulletin boards and other classroom learning displays up to date.
15. Assists with the supervision of the students during lunch periods, assemblies, play periods, and on field trips.
16. Alerts the teacher of any problem or special information about the individual student.
17. Maintains the same high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about students and fellow employees as is expected of teacher.
18. Maintains a sense of responsibility and positive attitude toward students and fellow employees.
19. Shows initiative in sharing work with other instructional personnel.
20. Maintains classroom student records and folders.
21. Corrects and records student work and reports students progress to the teacher. 2
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23. 2. Listens to individual students read orally. 2
24. 3. Performs other duties as assigned.

Position Type: Full-Time
Salary: $23.57 to $30.05 Per Hour

Job Requirements

• At least 2 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• High School/Trade School degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

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