Charter School Assistant (0.7 FTE) / Special Education Secretary (0.3 FTE)

About the role

Combined full-time (1.0 FTE) position consisting of two separate assignments: a 0.7 FTE Charter School Assistant and a 0.3 FTE Special Education Secretary. Applicants selected will perform the duties of both assignments.

Charter School Assistant (0.7 FTE): The charter school assistant works in coordination with other charter school staff at the direction of the head teacher on a variety of tasks related to the safe and efficient operations in accordance with the mission, philosophy, and foundation of the charter school.

Special Education Secretary (0.3 FTE): Performs a variety of general office tasks associated with special education clerical functions within a school or the special education department, maintaining a high level of confidentiality with all student information.

Requirements

Charter School Assistant (0.7 FTE)

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• One (1) year of solid work experience demonstrating reliability, ability to follow directions, work independently and exercise good judgment.
• First Aid, CPR, and AED Certification within 45 days of employment; preference given to applicants who already hold these certifications.
• Ability and willingness to assist in a variety of essential school tasks.
• Experience working with students at the appropriate grade level.
• Knowledge of standard office procedures, practices, and equipment.
• Proven proficiency in oral and written communication skills in English.
• Knowledge of de-escalation strategies.
• Ability to relate and work successfully with students and adults.
• Ability to work as a team in developing and delivering academic programs for students.
• Demonstrated ability to assist students in one or more subject areas, i.e. reading or math.
• Ability to deal courteously, firmly, and tactfully with students.
• Ability to intervene in violent situations in an appropriate manner.
• Ability to effectively handle stress, to defuse confrontations, and to proceed with authority and without supervision.
• Depending on specific duties, a valid State of Alaska driver's license may be required.

Special Education Secretary (0.3 FTE)

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Strong oral and written English communication skills.
• Must be competent in the use of computer word processing software and have experience using email calendar applications.
• Strong knowledge of standard office procedures, practices, and equipment, as well as general knowledge of English, spelling, punctuation, grammar, and basic math.
• Must have ability to interact with others in a courteous and tactful manner, to meet deadlines, to flexibly reprioritize work as needed, and to maintain confidentiality of records and oral information.

Benefits

Special Education Secretary (0.3 FTE)

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

Pay

Charter School Assistant (0.7 FTE): New Hire Hourly Rate: Grade 6: $21.60 - $24.14; Internal Hourly Rate: Determined by the ESSA Negotiated Agreement.

Special Education Secretary (0.3 FTE): New Hire Hourly Rate: Grade 5: $20.13 - $22.51; Internal Hourly Rate: Determined by the ESSA Negotiated Agreement.

Schedule

Charter School Assistant (0.7 FTE)