Alaska Native Cultural Paraeducator; Harborview Elementary

Position: Alaska Native Cultural Para educator (Harborview Elementary)
Position Type:
Support Staff/Para educator, Alaska Native Cultural

Date Posted:
2/26/2026

Location:
Harborview Elementary

Date Available:
ASAP

Closing Date:
03/03/2026
Location: Districtwide:
Teaching & Learning (Harborview Elementary School)

Full-Time Position (1.0 FTE)

Position Summary: Provides academic tutoring in basic skills to targeted Alaska Native students. Maintains student records including attendance, discipline and academic progress data. Presents and instructs in collaboration with classroom teachers. Plan, organize and implement engaging after-school clubs.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and abilities required to satisfactorily perform the essential duties and responsibilities.

Knowledge of:

• Methods and practices of instructional assistance.
• Alaska Native and/or American Indian culture.
• Filing and record keeping.
• State and federal programs pertaining to Alaska Native students.
• Higher education programs and source of funds for Alaska Natives.

Ability to:

• Communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Operate a personal computer and related software.
• Maintain effective working relationships with other people.
• Work effectively with Alaska Native and/or American Indian students.
• Provide assistance to teachers, parents, and administrators.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: Any combination of education and experience that demonstrates possession of the requisite knowledge, skills and abilities. A typical way to obtain these would be:

• High school diploma.
• Two years of prior clerical or instructional assistance preferred.
• Knowledge of Alaska Native language, and traditions preferred.
• Valid Alaska drivers license required.
• Must have either an AA degree, or 48 semester hours, or be willing to take and pass the Work Keys Exam.

Compensation: This is a full-time 9-month position, working 37.5 hours per week, with a starting salary of $29.55 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 applicant's expense and fingerprints forwarded to the Alaska State Troopers and the FBI for a records check.