Self-Contained Special Education Paraeducator; Kaxdigoowu Heen Elementary School

Self-Contained Special Education Para educator (Kaxdigoowu Heen Elementary School)

Position Type Support Staff/Special Education Para educator

Date Posted 9/17/2025

Location Kaxdigoowu Heen Elementary School

Date Available ASAP

Closing Date OPEN UNTIL FILLED

Location (Districtwide) Kaxdigoowu Héen Elementary School

Full-Time Position 0.9333 FTE

Position Summary Works primarily with students who are in special education and enrolled in BEST (Behavioral Education Support Team), DEC-C (Developmental Education Classroom-Communication), DEC (Developmental Educational Classroom), or the Transitions program. Presents material and activities to improve skills in assigned areas, which may include reading, writing, math, computers and/or vocational education. Works individually or in small groups. Records grades and does data collection for other measures of students' progress or behavior.

• High School Diploma
• Some prior experience working with school-age children preferred
• CPR, first aid and district approved behavior management techniques may be required. (includes a general understanding of behavior modification techniques; demonstrates the ability to remain calm and follow through with a plan in stressful situations; manage and deescalate angry and aggressive students; and, handle a variety of behaviors, including crisis situations).
• Valid Alaska driver's license required.
• Must have either an AA degree, or 48 semester hours, or be willing to take and pass the Work Keys exam (support available).

• Files and record keeping.
• Personal computers and related software.
• School age children's behavior.
• Behavior modification (includes emotionally disturbed).

• Maintain confidentiality.
• Provide instructional assistance in assigned areas.
• Communicate effectively verbally and in writing. (Communicate and coordinate effectively with students, staff, supervisors and parents.)
• Operate a personal computer and related software.
• Maintain effective working relationships with staff, students and parents. (Have an understanding of cultural, family and disability issues; and be able to adapt techniques as needed.

This is a permanent, full-time 9 month position, working 35 hours per week, with a starting salary of $24.60 per hour. We offer an excellent benefit package including medical, dental, vision, the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) plan, and paid time off.

Selected hire will be fingerprinted at the applicant's expense and fingerprints forwarded to the Alaska State Troopers and the FBI for a records check.