Cross-Categorical Elementary Special Education

Fairbanks North Star Borough School District • FAIRBANKS, AK

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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.

The position has a 7-hour workday and a 9-month work year. The new-hire hourly rate is Grade 7: $23.15–$25.90, depending on experience (DOE). 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 of employment, 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. The position offers an excellent benefits package.

Requirements

• Meet at least one of the following: high school diploma or equivalent and ability to pass the ParaProfessional Assessment or WorkKeys within 4 months; an 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.
• If signing skills are required for the posted vacancy, 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.
• Work in an Intensive Resource room, Extended Resource room, Preschool classroom, or integrated general education setting, as assigned based on district and building needs.
• 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 insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Audio benefit
• Retirement (PERS)

What This Job Offers

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