Alaska Native Cultural Paraeducator; Harborview Elementary

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. Plans, organizes, and implements engaging after‑school clubs.

• 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 sources of funds for Alaska Natives.

• 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.

• High school diploma.
• Two years of prior clerical or instructional assistance preferred.
• Knowledge of Alaska Native language and traditions preferred.
• 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.

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 the applicant’s expense and fingerprints forwarded to the Alaska State Troopers and the FBI for a records check.