Special Education Classroom Aide (Speech)

Fairbanks North Star Borough School District • FAIRBANKS, AK

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About The Position

The Special Education Classroom Aide (Speech) assists a special education resource teacher or speech language pathologist (SLP) with classroom duties. The role provides academic support and overall supervision to students who experience mild to moderate disabilities.

The position works 7 hours per day during a 9-month work year. It offers a new-hire bonus of $2,000 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. The new-hire hourly rate is $20.13–$22.51, depending on experience (DOE); the internal hourly rate is determined by the ESSA Negotiated Agreement. The position is in the Education Support Staff Association (ESSA) bargaining unit.

Requirements

• Meet at least one of the following qualifications: a high school diploma or equivalent and completion of the ParaProfessional Assessment, or ability to pass it within four months of hire; an associate's degree or higher; or completion of two years of higher education (at least 48 semester hours) or equivalent.
• Complete non-violent crisis intervention training within six months of hire.
• Have basic reading and math skills and a basic understanding of learning disabilities.
• Have clear and easily understood verbal communication skills in English.
• Demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively with children.

Responsibilities

• Assist the special education resource teacher or speech language pathologist with classroom duties.
• Provide academic support to students who experience mild to moderate disabilities.
• Provide overall supervision of students who experience mild to moderate disabilities.

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
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED