Cross-Categorical Elementary Special Education Aide

Job in Melbourne, Brevard County, Florida, 32935, USA

Listing for: Unalaska City School District

Full Time position
Listed on 2026-06-02

Job specializations:

Education / Teaching
Child Development/Support, Elementary School, Special Needs / Learning Disabilities

Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 60000 USD Yearly USD 60000.00 YEAR

Job Summary

This position is for the school year.

Assists in the care, instruction, and support of elementary students (PreK through grade 5, or through grade 8 at applicable campuses) with physical, social-emotional, behavioral, self‑help, and/or developmental needs. Positions may be assigned to Intensive Resource (IR) rooms, Extended Resource (ER) rooms, Preschool (PK) classrooms, or integrated general education settings, based on district and building needs.

Compensation and Work Details

New Hire Hourly Rate:
Grade 7: $23.15 - $25.90 DOE

Internal Hourly Rate:
Determined by the ESSA Negotiated Agreement

Work Day: 7 hours

Work Year: 9 months

Bargaining Unit:
Education Support Staff Association (ESSA)

Job Qualifications / Requirements

Must meet at least one of the following:

High school diploma/equivalent and ability to pass the Para Professional Assessment or Work Keys within 4 months;
Associate's degree or higher;
Completion of 48 semester hours of higher education.

Demonstrated ability to lift and assist students safely.

Understanding of developmental disabilities and empathy for students with special needs.

Tutoring skills commensurate with the level of assigned students.

Successful completion of de-escalation/crisis intervention training, including physical restraint, as required.

If the posted vacancy lists a requirement for signing skills, the applicant must at a minimum have completed ASL I and ASL II.

Benefits

Accrued sick and personal leave
Paid holidays
Medical, dental, vision, and audio
Retirement (PERS)

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