Paraprofessional Educator Special Education Resource Secondary

Paraprofessional Educator Special Education Resource Secondary (Job )

• Date Posted: 4/6/2026
• Location:
  
  WEST HIGH SCHOOL
• Date Available:
  
  08/14/2026

Bargaining Unit: TOTEM
Work Year: 9 months
Work Day: 6.0 hours per day
FTE: Full time, 0.75 FTE
Salary: T-10, $20.94 to $21.83 per hour, DOE

The Special Education Resource Secondary Paraprofessional Educator implements special education services and supports under the direction of a special education teacher. The teacher assistant provides instruction and assistance to special education students in special education classrooms, regular education classrooms, and other settings in the schools. The position has a retirement association with the Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS).

• A high school diploma or equivalent, or current enrollment in a GED program.
• Must meet paraprofessional requirements for the state of Alaska through one of the following methods: 48 college semester credits from a regionally accredited institution, OR a passing score of 459 or greater on the ETS Paraprofessional Assessment exam, OR passing the Work Keys by ACT assessment, OR passing the ASD provided Master Teacher paraprofessional training.
• Basic literacy skills in reading, writing, and math.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and inspire confidence and cooperation of staff, parents, students, administrators, and the public.
• Ability to establish and maintain a professional relationship with staff, parents, students, administrators, and the public.

The following are preferred:

• Knowledge of first aid.
• One year experience working in general education, special education, agency settings, or private school settings.
• Experience working directly with individuals experiencing disabilities.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as Individual Education Plans, behavior plans, and lesson plans under the direction of the special education teacher.
• Ability to remain calm and maintain a professional demeanor during times of conflict and make effective decisions under pressure.
• Ability to share essential information appropriately with team members to aid in the development of individual student programs.
• Ability to support students in the academic areas of pre-algebra or algebra.
• Basic experience with office equipment and computer literacy skills including word processing, printing, and e-mail.

• Provides instructional services in reading, math, writing, etc. to students individually or in small groups under the supervision of a special education teacher.
• Prepares or modifies instructional materials for students as specified by a special education teacher.
• Collects data in accordance with student IEP goals and objectives as directed by certified special education staff.
• Collaborates and works cooperatively, as a team member, with colleagues and staff.
• Follows written and oral instructions and independently follows through on teacher-directed programming/strategies.
• Implements and provides special education services and supports for students as detailed in the IEP; duties include providing instructional services, accommodations or modifications, behavioral and social interventions, individual behavior improvement plans, personal hygiene assistance, and assistance to and from the buses.
• Supports vocational programs and community involvement in accordance with student IEPs as directed by a special education teacher.
• Provides instructional support in the area of study skills and organization both in the regular education and special education classes as directed by a special education teacher.
• Provides primary support in special education or regular education classroom environments and additional student support in other school settings as per individual student need; this may include assistance/monitoring during lunch periods, breaks, and/or before and after school as specified in the IEP.
• Supports the Anchorage School District's position of valuing diversity, promoting respect, and maintaining standards of confidentiality.

The physical demands of this job require frequent standing,…