Special Education Paraeducator; Auke Bay Elementary

Position Type: Support Staff/Special Education Para educator

Date Posted: 9/10/2026

Location: Auke Bay Elementary

Date Available: ASAP

Closing Date: OPEN UNTIL FILLED

Location: Districtwide (Auke Bay Elementary)

Full-Time Position (.9333 FTE)

Position Summary: Works primarily with students who are in special education. 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 other measures of students' progress and behavior.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School diploma.
• Some prior experience working with school age children preferred.
• CPR, first aid and district approved behavior management techniques may be required.
• 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 (support available).

Knowledge Of

• Files and record keeping.
• Personal computers and related software.
• School age children's behavior.
• Behavior modification.

Ability To

• Maintain confidentiality.
• Provide instructional assistance in assigned areas.
• Communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Operate a personal computer and related software.
• Maintain effective working relationships with staff, students and parents

Compensation: This is a full-time 9-month position, working 35 hours per week, with a starting salary of $26.37 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.