Secondary Cross-Categorical Special Education Aide

Fairbanks North Star Borough School District • FAIRBANKS, AK

1d • Onsite

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 assigned to Intensive Resource (IR) or Extended Resource (ER) secondary special education classrooms, depending on District and building needs. The location is Randy Smith Middle School. The workday is 7 hours, and the work year is 9 months. The position is part of the Education Support Staff Association (ESSA) bargaining unit.

The new-hire hourly rate is Grade 7: $24.65–$27.40, depending on experience (DOE). Internal hourly rates are determined by the ESSA Negotiated Agreement. The position includes a $2,000 new-hire bonus after successful completion of the first 30 working days and 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; hold 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.
• Know basic reading, math, and curricular areas appropriate for students' age levels.
• 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 signing skills are required in the posted vacancy, 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.
• 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.

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: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED