Special Education Paraeducator (JobID:9263)
Juneau School District - Juneau, AK
posted 5 months ago
About the position
The Special Education Paraeducator position at Juneau School District is a full-time role primarily focused on supporting students in special education. The paraeducator will work closely with students to present materials and activities aimed at improving their skills in various areas, including reading, writing, math, computers, and vocational education. This role involves working individually with students or in small groups, ensuring that each student receives the attention and support they need to succeed. The paraeducator will also be responsible for recording grades and other measures of students' progress and behavior, which is crucial for tracking their development and addressing any challenges they may face. The position is located district-wide, specifically at the Sayéik: Gastineau Community School, and is classified as a full-time position at .9333 FTE. The paraeducator will be expected to maintain confidentiality regarding student information and provide instructional assistance in assigned areas. Effective communication is essential, as the paraeducator will need to coordinate with students, staff, supervisors, and parents to ensure a supportive learning environment. Additionally, the role requires the ability to manage and deescalate challenging behaviors, including crisis situations, while remaining calm and following through with established behavior management plans. Candidates for this position should possess a high school diploma and have some prior experience working with school-age children, although this is preferred rather than required. A valid Alaska driver's license is necessary, and candidates must either have an AA degree, 48 semester hours, or be willing to take and pass the Highly Qualified Paraprofessional Exam. Knowledge of behavior modification techniques and the ability to adapt instructional methods to meet the diverse needs of students are also important aspects of this role. The paraeducator will be fingerprinted at their own expense for a background check as part of the hiring process.
Responsibilities
- Work primarily with students in special education.
- Present material and activities to improve skills in reading, writing, math, computers, and vocational education.
- Work individually or in small groups with students.
- Record grades and measures of students' progress and behavior.
- Maintain confidentiality regarding student information.
- Provide instructional assistance in assigned areas.
- Communicate effectively with students, staff, supervisors, and parents.
- Manage and deescalate challenging behaviors in students.
Requirements
- High School Diploma required.
- Some prior experience working with school-age children preferred.
- Valid Alaska driver's license required.
- Must have either an AA degree, or 48 semester hours, or be willing to take and pass the Highly Qualified Paraprofessional Exam.
- Knowledge of files and record keeping.
- Knowledge of personal computers and related software.
- Understanding of school-age children's behavior and behavior modification techniques.
Nice-to-haves
- CPR and first aid certification preferred.
- District approved behavior management techniques knowledge preferred.
Benefits
- Medical insurance coverage.
- Dental insurance coverage.
- Vision insurance coverage.
- Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) plan.
- Paid time off.
