Special Education Aide - Extended Resource (ER)
Job | Posted a year ago
Start Date
08/15/2025
Position Areas
Instructional Support
Description
This position is for the 2025-2026 school year.
Job Summary: Assists the teacher with the tutoring and supervision of students who may exhibit extreme emotional and behavioral problems. Performs auxiliary duties as assigned.
New Hire Hourly Rate: Grade 6: $21.60 - $24.14 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):
- Must meet one of the three qualifications:
a. High school diploma, or equivalent, and have either completed or the ability to complete the ParaProfessional Assessment within four (4) months of hire; or
b. Associate's degree or higher; or
c. Completion of two years of higher education (at least 48 semester hours) or the equivalent. - Successful completion of de-escalation training and obtainment of a first aid card will be required within the first six (6) months of employment.
- Must demonstrate an understanding of specialized needs and effective methods of working with ER students who may exhibit extreme emotional and behavioral problems.
- Knowledge of basic reading, math, and curricula areas appropriate for age level of students required in English.
- Must possess ability to communicate clearly and consistently with students, staff, and parents; to calm students who are upset or angry, defuse conflict situations; and to safely restrain out-of-control students who present a danger to self or others.
This position offers an excellent benefits package including:
- Accrued sick and personal leave
- Paid holidays
- Medical, dental, vision, and audio
- Retirement (PERS)?
If there is a way we can support you in becoming a district employee, please email recruiting@k12northstar.org.
Posted By
Fairbanks North Star Borough School District
809 Pioneer Road , Fairbanks, AK 99701
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