What are the responsibilities and job description for the Special Education Cross-Categorical Itinerant Aide position at Fairbanks North Star Borough School District?
- Must meet one of the three qualifications:
- High school diploma, or equivalent, and have either completed or the ability to complete the ParaProfessional Assessment within four (4) months of hire; or
- Associate’s degree or higher; or
- Completion of two years of higher education (at least 48 semester hours) or the equivalent.
- Must possess an understanding of developmental disabilities.
- Must demonstrate proper lifting skills in order to safely lift a minimum of 50 lbs. regularly.
- Tutoring skills commensurate with the level of the assigned student.
- Must be able to be trained to implement Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI, physical restraint).
- Empathy for special needs of disabled children and an ability to communicate with physically and mentally disabled students.
- Ability to hear and speak to exchange information; dexterity of hands and fingers for operating office equipment, carrying, pushing or lifting classroom equipment and supplies; bending at the waist; reaching overhead, above the shoulders or horizontally to store equipment; and seeing to observe students in classroom activities.
- Moving around a classroom or playground environment freely and independently to observe children naturally and unobtrusively.
- Ability to lift, walk, run, stand, etc. Must be able to remain outside for 30 minutes at 20 degrees below zero.
- If the posted vacancy lists a requirement for signing skills, the applicant must at a minimum have completed ASL I and ASL II or have the equivalent skills gained by having completed these courses.
- Accrued sick and personal leave
- Paid holidays
- Medical, dental, vision, and audio
- Retirement (PERS)
JobID: 11761
Position Type:
Teacher Aides/Assistants/Tutors/Special Education Aides
Teacher Aides/Assistants/Tutors/Special Education Aides
Date Posted:
2/11/2025
2/11/2025
Location:
Ticasuk Brown Elementary School
Ticasuk Brown Elementary School
Date Available:
ASAP
ASAP
Closing Date:
02/17/2025
Note: Unless otherwise stated, all vacancies with a specific closing date close at 9:00 PM Alaska time.02/17/2025
Job Summary: Assists in the care and tutoring of physically and mentally disabled students.
New Hire Hourly Rate: Grade 6: $20.77 - $23.21 DOE
Internal Transfer 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 (please review job description for qualifications and duties of the position):
This position offers an excellent benefit package including:
If there are ways we can support you in becoming a district employee, please email recruiting@k12northstar.org.
Salary : $21 - $23
