SPED Intensive Paraprofessional (Akiak)

JOB PURPOSE: To assist the special education teacher or administrator in the operation of the
Special Education Program. Will be assigned to work with a student with disabilities and stay
with that student throughout their school day.
Duties, Responsibilities and Accountabilities
1. Assist the special education teacher with management and education of a child enrolled
in special education.
2. Coordinate special education curriculum and classroom activities for assigned student.
3. Monitor assigned student's progress in IEP goals.
4. Assist the special education teacher with parent conferences and participate in I.E.P.
meetings for assigned student.
5. Maintain records of student work and behavior.
6. Complete required reports and submit them on specified days.
7. Become familiar with materials, techniques and procedures used in working with
assigned student.
8. Learn how to apply prescribed exercises and speech/language exercises and practice to
assigned student learning from itinerant specialists.
9. Implement I.E.P. goals for students in conjunction with the special education teacher.
10. Assist with preparation or collection of instructional materials.
11. As directed by the special education teacher, provide individualized and small group
instruction.
12. Other duties as assigned by the special education teacher, School Principal as it relates to
SPED students, or the Director of Special Education.
Qualifications:
1. High School graduate, additional formal education preferred as well as experience in
working with exceptional children.
2. Experience as a teacher aside, substitute, or volunteer in the special education classroom
is desirable.
3. Must show evidence of ability to work closely and cooperatively in a small group setting
and to maintain confidentiality in regard to the student’s disabilities.

POSTED: 4-1-25
DEADLINE: Until filled

July 2014
4. Must be Highly Qualified paraprofessional standards or pass the appropriate assessment
within 60 days of hire.
5. Must participate in a test-preparation program 3 days each week after school to prepare to
pass the paraprofessional test to become highly qualified if not already meeting this
requirement.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
1. Requires decision-making ability and the ability to work independently. Requires ability
to plan, schedule, and prioritize work.
2. Requires interpersonal skills to courteously and effectively assist individuals
3. Requires ability to speak clearly and concisely both in oral and written communication.
4. Requires willingness to perform various job-related duties as situations require, a strong
sense of teamwork, and ability to work cooperatively with others.
5. Requires ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements, Board of
Education practices, Alaska State Laws, and Department of Education and Early
Development regulations.
Education and/or Experience: High School diploma or equivalent plus at least two years
demonstrated successful experience in general office work. Business college or equivalent
training may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis.
Language Skills: Ability to read and interpret documents such as software operating and
training instructions, and technical procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and
correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before supervisors and district employees. Ability
to speak Yupik preferred.
Mathematical Skills: Ability to calculate figures and amounts
Reasoning Ability: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions
furnished in written, oral or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several
concrete variables in standardized situations.
Computer Skills and Abilities: Requires knowledge and ability to operate a variety of software
on computers. Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and scanning required.
Other Skills and Abilities: Ability to develop effective working relationships with the
principal, staff, students, parents, and community. Ability to communicate clearly and
concisely, both orally and in writing. Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district
requirements and Board of Education policies. Ability to work in a cross-cultural environment.

POSTED: 4-1-25
DEADLINE: Until filled

July 2014
Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must
be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential
functions.
While performing this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The
employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; operate a computer; and reach with hands and
arms. This position frequently requires non-stop typing on the computer. This position requires
the individual to meet deadlines with severe time constraints and to interact with the public and
other workers. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, such as
tables, office and meeting supplies. This position may occasionally require employee to work
extended or irregular hours Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and
depth perception. Some travel is required as part of the job.
The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the principal
functions of this job, the level of knowledge and skill typically required, and the scope of
responsibility, but should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements.
Individuals may perform other duties as assigned including work in other functional areas to
cover absences or relief, to equalize peak work periods, or otherwise to balance the workload.