Special Education Classroom Aide

Job in Highland Park, Fairbanks North Star Borough, Alaska, USA

Listing for: Unalaska City School District

Full Time position
Listed on 2026-06-17

Job specializations:

Education / Teaching
Special Needs / Learning Disabilities, Child Development/Support

Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 60000 USD Yearly USD 60000.00 YEAR

Location: Highland Park

Position: School Year Special Education Teacher Aide

This position is for the school year.

Job Summary

The special education teacher aide assists the special education resource teacher or speech-language pathologist (SLP) with classroom duties, including providing academic support and overall supervision of students who experience mild to moderate disabilities.

Compensation & Working Hours

New Hire Hourly Rate:
Grade 5: $20.13 - $22.51 DOE.

Internal Hourly Rate:
Determined by the ESSA Negotiated Agreement.

Work hours:

7 hours per day.

Work year: 9 months.

Bargaining Unit:
Education Support Staff Association (ESSA).

Job Qualifications / Requirements

Must meet at least one of the following three qualifications:

A high school diploma, or equivalent, and have completed the Para Professional Assessment, or have the ability to pass the Para Professional Assessment within four (4) months of hire.
An associate's degree or higher.
Completion of two years of higher education (at least 48 semester hours) or the equivalent.

Non-violent crisis intervention training must be completed within six (6) months of hire.

Basic reading and math skills and a basic understanding of learning disabilities are required.

Clear and easily understood verbal communication skills in English.

Proven ability to communicate effectively with children.

Benefits

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

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