Special Education Classroom Aide

Fairbanks North Star Borough School District • Fairbanks, AK

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Special Education Classroom Aide assists a special education resource teacher or related service provider with classroom duties, including academic support and overall supervision of students who experience mild to moderate disabilities. This position is assigned to support Occupational Therapy services and is district-wide/itinerant, requiring frequent travel within the district.

The work schedule is 7 hours per day for 9 months. 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 role is part of the Education Support Staff Association (ESSA) bargaining unit.

The position offers 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 qualifications: high school diploma or equivalent and completed ParaProfessional Assessment, or ability to pass the assessment 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.
• Basic reading and math skills.
• Basic understanding of learning disabilities.
• Clear and easily understood verbal communication skills in English.
• Proven ability to communicate effectively with children.

Responsibilities

• Assist the special education resource teacher or related service provider 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.
• Support Occupational Therapy services.
• Travel frequently within the district as a district-wide/itinerant employee.

Benefits

• Accrued sick and personal leave
• Paid holidays
• Medical, dental, vision, and audio benefits
• Retirement (PERS)
• $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

What This Job Offers

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