FTE Primary Education Instructional Assistant - Shaw Elementary

Overview

• Position Type: Other/ Primary Education Instructional Assistant
• Date Posted: 1/26/2026
• Location: Shaw Elementary
• Closing Date: 02/03/2026
• District: Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District

• Assist classroom teacher in preparing classroom supplies and environment or preparing instructional materials to include making copies, organizing materials, bulletin boards, moving furniture, etc.
• Under the direction of the classroom teacher or other instructional staff performs student progress monitoring and assessments.
• Assists instructors in monitoring individual student and small group activities to ensure appropriate behavior and child safety.
• Under the direction of the classroom teacher leads age appropriate instructional activities for individual or small groups to support student learning.
• Monitors and assists students during school activities to include lunch, recess, restroom trips, specials, field trips, etc.
• May be required to provide additional support functions, including data entry, preparing communication notices, organizing school/classroom events.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• High school diploma or GED, AND
• Two years of college (at least 48-semester hour credits); OR
• Associate's (or higher) degree; OR
• Pass the Para Pro Assessment and the Paraprofessional Standards Checklist.

• Position: Primary Education Instructional Assistant
• Position FTE: .4375
• Pay Grade: 7
• Starting Wage: $19.77
• Days Per Year: 202
• Shift hours: 12:45 PM - 4:15 PM
• Class
  
  Summary:
  
  Under the direction of a certificated teacher the Primary Education Instructional Assistant provides a variety of clerical and instructional supports to the classroom environment for grades Pre-K through 3.
• Distinguishing Characteristics: The Primary Education Instructional Assistant may be differentiated from other classifications as it provides classroom support exclusively to primary grades (Pre-K through
  3).

• Assist classroom teacher in preparing classroom supplies and environment or preparing instructional materials to include making copies, organizing materials, bulletin boards, moving furniture, etc.
• Under the direction of the classroom teacher or other instructional staff performs student progress monitoring and assessments.
• Assists instructors in monitoring individual student and small group activities to ensure appropriate behavior and child safety.
• Under the direction of the classroom teacher leads age appropriate instructional activities for individual or small groups to support student learning.
• Monitors and assists students during school activities to include lunch, recess, restroom trips, specials, field trips, etc.
• May be required to provide additional support functions, including data entry, preparing communication notices, organizing school/classroom events.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Knowledge: Completed two years (48 semester credits) of study at an institution of higher education; or obtained an associate's degree or met a rigorous standard of quality and be able to demonstrate, through a formal State or local assessment, knowledge of and the ability to assist in instructing reading, writing, and mathematics (or reading readiness, writing readiness, and mathematics readiness).
• Skills: Problem solving, adaptability, collaboration, strong work ethic, time management, critical thinking, poise, and self-confidence.
• Training and
  
  Experience:
  
  Previous education, training, work or life experience which provides reasonable evidence of the successful performance of the various tasks listed. Must be able to work independently and as a team member. Must be accepting of persons with differing lifestyles and varied economic backgrounds.
• Licensing Requirements: A valid Alaska Driver's License.
• Physical Requirements: Light Work:
  Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. If the use of arm and/or leg controls requires exertion of forces greater than that for Sedentary Work and the worker sits most of the time, the job is rated for Light Work.

Applicants must be Highly Qualified by the end of the probationary period. Highly Qualified means you have met the paraprofessional requirements as defined by No Child Left Behind (NCLB). The NCLB minimum requirements for paraprofessionals are defined in NCLB Sections 1119(f) and 1119(c)(1) as:

• High school diploma or GED, AND
• Two years of college (at least 48-semester hour credits); OR
• Associate's (or higher) degree; OR
• Pass the Para Pro Assessment and the Paraprofessional Standards Checklist.

Apply online. Applications and/or Transfers must be received in the Human Resources office by 4:30PM of the closing date. Days per year are subject to change. It is the responsibility of the applicant to list the specifications of being Highly Qualified in their application and to furnish…