Cross-Categorical Elementary Special Education Aide Job North Pole Alaska USA,Education / Teaching

Location: North Pole

Cross-Categorical Elementary Special Education Aide

Position Type:
Teacher Aides/Assistants/Tutors/ Special Education Aides
Date Posted: 11/12/2025
Location:

Ticasuk Brown Elementary School
Date Available:

ASAP
Closing Date:
Open Until Filled

Note: Unless otherwise stated, all vacancies with a specific closing date close at 9:00 PM Alaska time.

This position includes a $2,000 new hire bonus, which is paid after the successful completion of the first 30 days of employment. In addition to the new hire incentive, this position also offers a $2,000 retention bonus, payable in June upon the successful completion of the current school year. Please note that this bonus will be prorated for part-time employees.

Job Summary

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

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)

If there are ways we can support you in becoming a district employee, please email recruiting.

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