Special Education Paraeducator (Tlingit Culture, Language and Literacy )

About the role

Works primarily with students who are in special education. 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 other measures of students' progress and behavior.

Requirements

• High School diploma
• Some prior experience working with school age children preferred
• CPR, first aid and district approved behavior management techniques may be required
• Valid Alaska drivers license required
• Must have either an AA degree, or 48 semester hours, or be willing to take and pass the WorkKeys Exam (support available)

Skills

• Knowledge of files and record keeping
• Knowledge of personal computers and related software
• Knowledge of school age children's behavior
• Knowledge of behavior modification
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Ability to provide instructional assistance in assigned areas
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
• Ability to operate a personal computer and related software
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with staff, students and parents

Pay

Starting salary of $26.37 per hour.

Schedule

Full-time 9-month position, working 35 hours per week.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision coverage
• Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) plan
• Paid time off
• Represented by the Juneau Education Support Staff (JESS) bargaining agreement
• Fingerprinting required at applicant's expense (records forwarded to Alaska State Troopers and FBI)