Instructional Aide/Paraprofessional
Job in
College, Fairbanks North Star Borough, Alaska, USA
Listing for:
AERRC
Full Time
position
Listed on 2026-10-01
Job specializations:
-
Education / Teaching
Teacher Assistant/ Paraprofessional, Special Education Assistant, Special Needs / Learning Disabilities
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Instructional Aide / Paraprofessional
The Instructional Assistant / Special Education Instructional Assistant position at the Petersburg School District is a classified role dedicated to supporting student learning and maintaining a safe educational environment. Under the direct guidance of special education and regular classroom teachers, the assistant provides daily academic and behavioral assistance to students, helps implement individualized plans, and ensures overall building support through active student supervision.
The district will fill several positions, part and full time.
Benefits include:
School day schedule, paid time off, PERS retirement system, access to a lower-cost health care plan.
Full
Job Description PETERSBURG SCHOOL DISTRICT INSTRUCTIONAL ASSISTANT/SPECIAL EDUCATION INSTRUCTIONAL ASSISTANT REPORTS TO
Building Principal or Special Education Director or Teacher
DATE of DESCRIPTION
May 13, 2025
JOB CLASSIFICATION
Classified
HOURS
As assigned
NATURE AND SCOPE OF JOB
To implement on a daily basis, assistance for students under the direction of the special education teacher and the regular classroom teacher. To provide overall building support and supervision of students as assigned.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Demonstrate consistent punctuality and regular attendance.Demonstrate and follow all safety precautions.Adhere to local, state, federal and other regulatory agencies, standards, codes and laws.Adhere to established district and school policies and procedures.Represent Petersburg School District by working in a cooperative, professional manner with all district employees, all students, and the community.Ability to follow directions, accept constructive feedback and demonstrate change.Utilize professional communication within and outside the building(s), including responsible communication channels in the workplace and respectful interactions with supervisors. Be aware of your volume, tone, body language, content and brevity.Assist students and follow lessons in all academic areas as directed/prepared by the classroom teacher or special education teacher in individual, cooperative, small and large group settings.Assist in implementing and collecting academic data for students in the special education program.Effectively communicate with special education teacher(s) regarding academic student progress when requested. Direct communication with parents should only occur as an approved part of the student’s plan.Maintain confidentiality of all information concerning students, staff, parents or guardians.Facilitate the supervision and classroom management of students as directed by the classroom teacher or the special education teacher.May require assisting students in crisis/emergency situations. Demonstrate ability to regulate self, assess the situation, and identify and respond appropriately to the student’s level in the crisis cycle.Maintain professional communication in the workplace, to include volume, tone, body language, content and brevity.Is actively implementing district discipline models, such as 123 Magic, Love and Logic, MANDT, PBIS, and other implemented programs.May require assisting in personal care, such as toileting and G-tube feeding.May require assisting a student who is medically fragile.May require assisting in transporting special needs students to/from school using the bussing system.May require accompanying students into the pool and assisting with swimming lessons; assisting in the shower room with changing and showering before and after swim lessons.Perform other duties as assigned.POSITION QUALIFICATIONS Knowledge, Skills and Mental Abilities
Knowledge of child growth and developmentKnowledge of the teaching-learning process.Knowledge of lesson implementation and presentationKnowledge of classroom…
To View & Apply for jobs on this site that accept applications from your location or country, tap the button below to make a Search.
(If this job is in fact in your jurisdiction, then you may be using a Proxy or VPN to access this site, and to progress further, you should change your connectivity to another mobile device or PC).
Search for further Jobs Here:
