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Self-Contained Special Education Paraeducator (Harborview Elementary School)

Juneau School District · Juneau, AK · 4 wk ago
$27.4/hrFull-time

Position Type: Support Staff/Special Education Paraeducator
Date Posted: 7/7/2026
Location: Harborview Elementary (Districtwide)
Date Available: 08/17/2026
Closing Date: OPEN UNTIL FILLED
FTE: .9333

About the role

Works primarily with students who are in special education and enrolled in BEST (Behavioral Education Support Team), DEC-C (Developmental Education Classroom-Communication), DEC (Developmental Educational Classroom), or the Transitions program. Presents material and activities to improve skills in assigned areas, which may include reading, writing, math, computers and/or vocational education. Works individually or in small groups. Records grades and does data collection for other measures of students' progress or behavior.

Responsibilities

  • Present material and activities to improve skills in reading, writing, math, computers, and/or vocational education.
  • Work individually or in small groups with students.
  • Record grades and collect data on students' progress and behavior.

Requirements

  • High School Diploma.
  • Prior experience working with school-age children preferred.
  • CPR, first aid, and district-approved behavior management techniques may be required.
  • Valid Alaska driver's license required.
  • Must have either an AA degree, 48 semester hours, or be willing to take and pass the WorkKeys exam (support available).

Knowledge

  • Files and record keeping.
  • Personal computers and related software.
  • School-age children's behavior.
  • Behavior modification (including emotionally disturbed).

Abilities

  • Maintain confidentiality.
  • Provide instructional assistance in assigned areas.
  • Communicate effectively verbally and in writing with students, staff, supervisors, and parents.
  • Operate a personal computer and related software.
  • Maintain effective working relationships with staff, students, and parents; understand cultural, family, and disability issues and adapt techniques as needed.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
  • Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) plan.
  • Paid time off.

Pay

Starting salary: $27.40 per hour.

Schedule

Permanent, full-time 9‑month position, 35 hours per week.

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