Cross-Categorical Elementary Special Education Aide

Fairbanks North Star Borough School District • FAIRBANKS, AK

14d • Onsite

About The Position

Assists in the care, instruction, and support of elementary students (PreK through grade 5, or through grade 8 at applicable campuses) with 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.

Requirements

• High school diploma/equivalent and ability to pass the ParaProfessional Assessment or WorkKeys within 4 months; OR Associate's 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.
• Completed ASL I and ASL II if the posted vacancy lists a requirement for signing skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the care, instruction, and support of elementary students with physical, social-emotional, behavioral, self-help, and/or developmental needs.
• Work in Intensive Resource (IR) rooms, Extended Resource (ER) rooms, Preschool (PK) classrooms, or integrated general education settings.
• Lift and assist students safely.
• Provide tutoring skills commensurate with the level of assigned students.
• Complete de-escalation/crisis intervention training, including physical restraint, as required.
• Meet ASL I and ASL II requirements if the posted vacancy lists a requirement for signing skills.

Benefits

• $2,000 new hire bonus (paid after successful completion of the first 30 days of employment)
• $2,000 retention bonus (first $1,000 installment in December upon completing the first semester, remaining $1,000 paid in June after finishing the school year)
• Accrued sick and personal leave
• Paid holidays
• Medical, dental, vision, and audio insurance
• Retirement (PERS)

What This Job Offers

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