Cross-Categorical Elementary Special Education Aide

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

Listing for: AERRC

Part Time position
Listed on 2026-10-18

Job specializations:

Education / Teaching
Teacher Assistant/ Paraprofessional, Elementary School, Special Education Assistant, Special Needs / Learning Disabilities

Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 23 - 26 USD Hourly USD 23.00 26.00 HOUR

This position includes a $2,000 new hire bonus, which is paid after the successful completion of the first 30 working days of employment.

This position also offers a $1,000 retention bonus, payable in June upon the successful completion of the current school year. Please note that this bonus will be prorated for part-time employees.

Job Summary

Assists in the care, instruction, and support of elementary students (PreK through grade 5, or through grade 8 at applicable campuses) with physical, social-emotional, behavioral, self-help, and/or developmental needs. Positions may be assigned to Intensive Resource (IR) rooms, Extended Resource (ER) rooms, Preschool (PK) classrooms, or integrated general education settings, based on district and building needs.

New Hire Hourly Rate

Grade 7: $23.15 - $25.90

DOE

Internal 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 at least one of the following:

High school diploma/equivalent and ability to pass the Para Professional Assessment or Work Keys within 4 months; or
Associate's degree or higher; or
Completion of 48 semester hours of higher education.

Demonstrated ability to lift and assist students safely.

Understanding of developmental disabilities and empathy for students with special needs.

Tutoring skills commensurate with the level of assigned students.

Successful completion of de-escalation/crisis intervention training, including physical restraint, as required.

If the posted vacancy lists a requirement for signing skills, the applicant must at a minimum have completed ASL I and ASL II.

This position offers an excellent benefit package, including:

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

If there are ways we can support you in becoming a district employee, please email recruiting.