Special Education Classroom Aide

Position Details

• Position Type:
  Teacher Aides / Assistants / Tutors / Special Education Aides
• Date Posted: 7/2/2026
• Date Available:
  
  8/17/2026
• Closing Date: 7/15/2026
• Location:
  
  Watershed Charter School

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

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)

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.

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

Note:

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