Cross-Categorical Elementary Special Education Aide

Fairbanks North Star Borough School District • FAIRBANKS, AK

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Assists in the care, instruction, and support of elementary students from PreK through grade 5, or through grade 8 at applicable campuses, who have physical, social-emotional, behavioral, self-help, and/or developmental needs. Positions may be assigned to Intensive Resource (IR) rooms, Extended Resource (ER) rooms, Preschool (PK) classrooms, or integrated general education settings, based on district and building needs.

The position is located at Woodriver Elementary School. The work schedule is 7 hours per day for a 9-month work year. The new-hire hourly rate is Grade 7: $24.65–$27.40, depending on experience (DOE). The internal hourly rate is determined by the ESSA Negotiated Agreement. The position is represented by the Education Support Staff Association (ESSA).

The position includes a $2,000 new-hire bonus, paid after successful completion of the first 30 working days, and a $1,000 retention bonus payable in June upon successful completion of the current school year. The retention bonus is prorated for part-time employees.

Requirements

• Meet at least one of the following education or assessment pathways: high school diploma or equivalent and ability to pass the ParaProfessional Assessment or WorkKeys within 4 months; an associate degree or higher; or completion of 48 semester hours of higher education.
• Demonstrated ability to lift and assist students safely.
• Understanding of developmental disabilities and empathy for students with special needs.
• Tutoring skills commensurate with the level of assigned students.
• Successful completion of de-escalation/crisis intervention training, including physical restraint, as required.
• If the posted vacancy requires signing skills, completion of at least ASL I and ASL II.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the care, instruction, and support of elementary students with physical, social-emotional, behavioral, self-help, and/or developmental needs.
• Support students in assigned Intensive Resource rooms, Extended Resource rooms, Preschool classrooms, or integrated general education settings.
• Lift and assist students safely.
• Provide tutoring appropriate to the level of assigned students.
• Complete de-escalation and crisis intervention training, including physical restraint, as required.

Benefits

• $2,000 new-hire bonus after successful completion of the first 30 working days.
• $1,000 retention bonus payable in June upon successful completion of the current school year; prorated for part-time employees.
• Accrued sick and personal leave.
• Paid holidays.
• Medical, dental, vision, and audio benefits.
• Retirement (PERS).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED