Cross-Categorical Secondary Special Education Aide

Fairbanks North Star Borough School District • FAIRBANKS, AK

5d

About The Position

Assists in the care and tutoring of students who may have physical, social-emotional, behavioral, self-help, and/or developmental deficits. The position may be placed in Intensive Resource (IR) or Extended Resource (ER) secondary special education classrooms, depending on District and building needs.

The work day is 3.5 hours, and the work year is 9 months. The new-hire hourly rate is Grade 7: $23.15–$25.90 DOE. Internal hourly rate is determined by the ESSA Negotiated Agreement. The position offers a $2,000 new-hire bonus after successful completion of the first 30 working days, plus a $1,000 retention bonus payable in June after successful completion of the current school year. The retention bonus is prorated for part-time employees.

Requirements

• Meet at least one of the following: have a high school diploma or equivalent and have completed the ParaProfessional Assessment or be able to pass it within four months of hire; have an associate's degree or higher; or have completed two years of higher education (at least 48 semester hours) or the equivalent.
• Understand developmental disabilities.
• Demonstrate proper lifting skills to safely lift a minimum of 50 pounds regularly.
• Show empathy for the special needs of disabled children and communicate respectfully and appropriately with physically and mentally disabled students.
• Successfully complete de-escalation training within the first six months of employment.
• Have knowledge of basic reading, math, and curricular areas appropriate for students' age levels.
• Be able to communicate clearly and consistently with students, staff, and parents, calm upset or angry students, defuse conflict situations, and safely restrain out-of-control students who pose a danger to themselves or others.
• Be able to remain outside for 30 minutes at 20 degrees below zero.
• Have a valid driver's license and use of a personal vehicle.
• If the posted vacancy requires signing skills, have completed at least ASL I and ASL II.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the care and tutoring of students with physical, social-emotional, behavioral, self-help, and/or developmental deficits.
• Support students in Intensive Resource (IR) or Extended Resource (ER) secondary special education classrooms, as assigned.
• Communicate clearly and consistently with students, staff, and parents.
• Calm upset or angry students and defuse conflict situations.
• Safely restrain out-of-control students who present a danger to themselves or others.
• Safely lift a minimum of 50 pounds regularly.

Benefits

• $2,000 new-hire bonus after successful completion of the first 30 working days.
• $1,000 retention bonus payable in June after 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: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED