Job Description

JobID: 11786

Position Type:

Teacher Aides/Assistants/Tutors/Special Education Aides

Date Posted:

2/20/2025

Location:

Denali Elementary School

Date Available:

ASAP

Closing Date:

02/26/2025

Note:

Unless otherwise stated, all vacancies with a specific closing date close at 9:00 PM Alaska time.

Job Summary:

Assists the teacher with the tutoring and supervision of students who may exhibit extreme emotional and behavioral problems. Performs auxiliary duties as assigned.

New Hire Hourly Rate

: Grade 6: $20.77 - $23.21 DOE

Internal Transfer Hourly Rate

: Determined by the ESSA Negotiated Agreement

Work Day

: 7 hours

Work Year

: 9 months

Bargaining Unit:

Education Support Staff Association (ESSA)

Job Qualifications/Requirements (please review job description for qualifications and duties of the position):

+ Must meet one of the three qualifications:

a. High school diploma, or equivalent, and have either completed or the ability to complete the ParaProfessional Assessment within four (4) months of hire; or

b. Associate's degree or higher; or

c. Completion of two years of higher education (at least 48 semester hours) or the equivalent.


+ Successful completion of de-escalation training and obtainment of a first aid card will be required within the first six (6) months of employment.


+ Must demonstrate an understanding of specialized needs and effective methods of working with ER students who may exhibit extreme emotional and behavioral problems.


+ Knowledge of basic reading, math, and curricula areas appropriate for age level of students required in English.


+ Must possess ability to communicate clearly and consistently with students, staff, and parents; to calm students who are upset or angry, defuse conflict situations; and to safely restrain out-of-control students who present a danger to self or others.



This position offers an excellent benefits package including:
+ Accrued sick and personal leave
+ Paid holidays
+ Medical, dental, vision, and audio
+ Retirement (PERS)?



If there is a way we can support you in becoming a district employee, please email recruiting@k12northstar.org.