Paraprofessional Educator Special Education Special Programs ECE

Job Details

• Position Type:
  Other / Parapro Educator Spec Ed Special Prog ECE
• Date Posted: 1/23/2026
• Location:
  
  AIRPORT HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY
• District:
  Anchorage School District
• Bargaining Unit: TOTEM
• Work Year: 9 months
• Work Day: 7.0 hours per day
• FTE:
  Full time, .875 FTE
• Salary: T-10, $20.53 to $21.40 per hour, DOE
• Additional hourly bonus: $1.00 per hour up to 8 hours per day

The Special Programs Early Childhood and Elementary Paraprofessional Educator implements special education services and supports under the direction of a special education teacher. The para educator provides instruction assistance to special education students primarily in special education classrooms, but may support students in other settings within 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.
• Knowledge of first aid.
• One year of experience working in general education, special education, agency settings, or private school settings.
• Experience working directly with individuals experiencing disabilities.
• Basic experience with office equipment and computer literacy skills including word processing, printing, and e-mail.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as Individual Education Plans (IEPs), behavior plans, and lesson plans under the direction of a 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 fellow team members to aid in the development of individual student programs.
• Ability to train in specific instructional strategies, programs, techniques, and technology and to implement such training correctly and consistently.
• Ability to take direction and follow through on tasks independently.
• For Life Skills and Structured Learning classrooms: experience working with students with significant disabilities, and in implementing a variety of treatment or clinical therapy plans. Lifting up to 50 pounds may be required at times.
• Must be able to readily implement details of individual students’ behavioral support plans.
• Ability to read and interpret information from a variety of professionals, including psychologists, behavioral specialists, counselors, and mental health specialists and under the direction of these specialists and the special education teacher, appropriately use the information to support students.
• For programs in neighborhood schools: overall physical conditioning and ability to provide physical support for students in a variety of settings within the classroom or school. Ability and willingness to be trained on a variety of topics, including Positive Behavioral Supports, positive reinforcement techniques, appropriate behavioral interventions, and de-escalation techniques.
• A valid Alaska driver’s license, ASD required vehicle insurance, and the willingness to use personal vehicle for department business.
• Provides special education services and supports for students individually or in small groups under the supervision of a special education teacher.
• Prepares or modifies instructional materials including assistive technology devices for students’ use.
• Collects data in accordance with student(s) IEP goals and objectives as directed by certified special education staff.
• Collaborates…