What are the responsibilities and job description for the Special Education Instructional Support Specialist position at Fairbanks North Star Borough School District?
- Must meet federally highly qualified requirements: 48 hours of college credit, an associate degree, or a passing score on the ParaPro assessment.
- Two (2) years of experience working with special education professionals in a consultative or training capacity.
- Two (2) years of experience working with special needs students in an educational setting.
- Current certification as a trainer in crisis prevention, de-escalation, and intervention, or a willingness to complete a trainer-of-trainers program.
- Current certification as a CPR/First Aid instructor or the ability to obtain within the first six months of employment.
- Demonstrated ability to perform the duties outlined for this position.
- Strong communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively and consistently with students and staff.
- Ability to safely restrain students who present a danger to themselves or others.
- Valid Alaska driver’s license, vehicle insurance, access to a personal vehicle, and an ability to access military installations.
- Excellent presentation and public speaking skills, with confidence in training delivery.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Accrued sick and personal leave
- Paid holidays
- Medical, dental, vision, and audio
- Retirement (PERS)
JobID: 11839
Position Type:
Support Staff
Support Staff
Date Posted:
3/13/2025
3/13/2025
Location:
Administration Center-Special Education
Administration Center-Special Education
Date Available:
05/01/2025
05/01/2025
Closing Date:
03/23/2025
Note: Unless otherwise stated, all vacancies with a specific closing date close at 9:00 PM Alaska time.03/23/2025
Job Summary: Under the direct supervision of the Executive Director of Special Education or designee, the Special Education Instructional Support Specialist will provide training to relevant staff using evidence-based behavioral and instructional strategies. This position requires the ability to work independently while assisting in the development and facilitation of training sessions and workshops for special education staff.
New Hire Hourly Rate: Grade 11: $29.57 - $33.17 DOE
Internal Transfer Hourly Rate: Determined by the ESSA Negotiated Agreement
Work day: 7 hours
Work year: 10 months
Bargaining Unit: Education Support Staff Association (ESSA)
Job Qualifications/Requirements (please review job description for qualifications and duties of the position):
The following are required:
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 : $30 - $33
