Teacher Aide III

Ket'acik/Aapalluk Memorial School

Kwethluk (AK)

On-site

USD 32,000 - 41,000

Part time

14 days+

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Job summary

Ket'acik/Aapalluk Memorial School in Kwethluk, Alaska seeks a Teacher Aide III to support a well-organized classroom and help students access the instructional program. Immediate start; part-time position with duties including group work, individual student assistance, clerical tasks, and supervising routines.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or GED, plus experience with youth in school settings.

Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED.
Desirable experience working with youth in a school setting.
Bilingual Yup’ik and English preferred.
Meets NCLB paraprofessional qualification requirements.
Ability to live and work in a rural Alaskan environment.
Ability to perform duties as listed.

Responsibilities

Assist teacher and prep for classroom activities.
Work with small groups to reinforce material.
Assist individual students needing extra help.
Perform clerical duties.
Set up equipment and supervise routines.
Support lunch, restrooms and other routines.
Check notebooks, record attendance and supervise tests.
Assist with reading and library activities.

Skills

Bilingual Yup’ik/English

Cross-cultural skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

NCLB paraprofessional qualification

Job description

Teacher Aide III

Lower Kuskokwim School District (AK) Ket'acik/Aapalluk Memorial School - Kwethluk, Alaska Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5631606
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Apr 07, 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
2. Listens to individual students read orally. 2
3. Performs other duties as assigned.