Elementary Cross Categorical Special Education Aide
Fairbanks North Star Borough School District•FT WAINWRIGHT, AK
•$23 - $26•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.
- If signing skills are required, must have completed ASL I and ASL II.
Responsibilities
- Care, instruction, and support of elementary students with physical, social-emotional, behavioral, self-help, and/or developmental needs.
- Assisting students in various settings including Intensive Resource (IR) rooms, Extended Resource (ER) rooms, Preschool (PK) classrooms, or integrated general education settings.
Benefits
- $2,000 new hire bonus (paid after 30 days)
- $2,000 retention bonus (installments in December and June)
- Accrued sick and personal leave
- Paid holidays
- Medical, dental, vision, and audio insurance
- Retirement (PERS)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
