Frontline Applicant Tracking - Anchorage School District

Openings as of 4/29/2025

OPEN RECRUITMENT: Special Education Teacher (2025-26 SY)

JobID: 19086

Position Type:
  Teacher Special Education/Special Education Open Recruitment


Date Posted:
  9/26/2024


Location:
  OPEN RECRUITMENT


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Bargaining Unit: AEA
Work Year: 182 days per year, 12 contract payments
FTE: Full time, 1.0 FTE
Salary: B00/00 - B72/20 ($56,823-$100,155) DOE

The successful candidate will receive an additional 3% (Resource) or 6% (Self Contained) increase on their annual salary.
 
This announcement is for open recruitment of Special Education Teachers and is intended to gather a pool of applicants. It is not an advertisement for a specific school site or position.

Job Summary
Special Education teachers plan and provide learning experiences for students with disabilities, including cognitive, emotional, or physical disabilities, in a variety of educational settings. Special Education Teachers create a flexible program and learning environment that provides specialized instruction; establishes effective rapport with students; may modify general education curriculum to meet students’ needs with supplemental aides, accommodations, and other needed supports; and establishes good relationships with parents and with other staff members. The Special Education Teacher reports to and is evaluated by the site principal.
 
This position requires a valid Alaska educator certificate. The number of work days is based upon the AEA negotiated pay scale. Information on the pay scale can be found online on our Labor Relations Department website. This position’s grade level, content area taught, and work site may change dependent upon student enrollment and district staffing needs. Positions that are 0.50 FTE to 1.0 FTE are associated with the Alaska Teachers’ Retirement System (TRS), positions that are 0.40 to 0.49 FTE are associated with the Alaska Employees’ Retirement System (PERS). Positions that are 0.39 FTE or less are not eligible for state retirement benefits.


Job Requirements
The following are required:
1. A valid Alaska initial, professional, or master teaching certificate with an endorsement in special education.
2. Evidence of content knowledge shown by:
   1. a posted degree in the content area of this position; or
   2. a posted minor in the content area of this position; or
   3. passing Praxis Subject Assessments scores (formerly Praxis II) in the content area of this position; or
   4. an endorsement in the content area of this position.
3. Educators teaching in a Kindergarten through 3^rd grade class must meet requirements for the Alaska Reads Act.

The following are preferred:
1. Evidence of experience working with special education students.
2. Experience working collaboratively to support the Individualized Education Plan (IEP) needs of special education students in a public school setting.
 
Essential Job Functions
1. Can describe their philosophy of education and demonstrate its relationship to their practice.
   1. Understands how students learn and develop, and applies that knowledge in their practice.
2. Establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior to achieve an effective learning atmosphere.
   1. Organizes class time to provide a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, work time and assessment.
   2. Guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and--in harmony with the goals--establishes clear objectives for all lessons, units, projects and the like to communicate these objectives to students.
3. Teaches students with respect for their individual and cultural characteristics.
4. Knows the teacher's content area and how to teach it.
   1. Develops lesson plans and instructional material and provides individualized and small group instruction to adapt the curriculum to the needs of pupils.
   2. Translates lesson plans into developmentally appropriate learning experiences.
   3. Has the ability to use current technology to enhance instruction.
   4. Has the ability to use technology for record-keeping and research.
   5. Applies knowledge of current research and theory to instructional program.
5. Facilitates, monitors, and assesses student learning.
   1. Evaluates pupils' academic and social growth, keeps appropriate records and prepares progress reports.
   2. Identifies pupil needs and makes appropriate referrals and develops strategies for individual education plans.
6. Creates and maintains a learning environment in which all students are actively engaged and contributing members.
   1. Provides individualized and small group instruction to adapt the curriculum to the needs of the student.
   2. Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students.
   3. Creates an environment for learning through functional and attractive displays, interest centers, and exhibits of student's work.
   4. Supervises student environment, students, and volunteers.
7. Works as a partner with parents, families, and the community.
   1. Communicates regularly with parents by means of newsletters, notes, phone calls, conferences, etc.
8. Participates in and contributes to the teaching profession.
 
Physical /Mental Demands
The physical demands of this job require frequent standing, walking, sitting, speaking and hearing. Specific visual abilities are also required. The employee is regularly required to reach with his/her hands and arms and occasionally lift items weighing less than 40 lbs. Additionally, the employee must be able to understand vague and implicit instructions, be able to readily recall facts and details, handle conflict and make effective decisions under pressure. The employee must have the ability to effectively manage the stress of working with students, parents, and other employees representing diverse cultures, personalities, and work styles in a dynamic work environment.
 
The Anchorage School District is committed to providing reasonable accommodations, according to applicable state and federal laws, to all individuals with a qualified physical or mental disability.
 
Work Environment
Work is performed in a professional environment with a wide variety of individuals having differing functions, personalities and abilities, including working with diverse groups of people in a variety of different settings.
 
While performing the duties of this job the employee may be regularly exposed to a video display. The employee may be exposed to outdoor weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Additional Job Information
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job related duties as requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments.
 
Anchorage School District (ASD) employees must possess the ability to read and write in English. This also includes the ability to communicate in English with school staff, co-workers, and the public; as well as have the ability to comprehend and carry out oral and written directions and understand and follow English instructions and written documents.
 
Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a satisfactory criminal background check. For certificated positions, this is in addition to the background check conducted through the certification process with the Alaska State Department of Education and Early Development (DEED).
 
This position may be required to work in ASD facilities on the military installations (JBER). Please visit the government REAL ID website for additional information.
 
The Anchorage School District is an equal employment opportunity employer.




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Assistant Director Special Education Academic Services

JobID: 20323

Position Type:
  Administration/Assistant Director Spec Ed Academic Services


Date Posted:
  4/11/2025


Location:
  SPECIAL EDUCATION


Date Available:
  07/01/2025


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Bargaining Unit: Exempt
Work Year: 12 months
Work Day: 8 hours per day
FTE: Full time, 1.0 FTE
Salary: $117,878
 

Job Summary
The Assistant Director of Special Education Academic Services collaborates with all Anchorage School District staff, parents, and community members to develop, monitor, and administer special education services. Specifically, the assistant director provides leadership of special education services within schools for students from kindergarten through age 21. The assistant director provides leadership support for the teaching and learning of students with disabilities; designs and provides professional development; assists in developing and monitoring budgets; assists in maintaining compliance with all applicable government regulations and ASD standards; and assists with the coordination of special education complaint resolution within ASD. The assistant director is under the general direction of the senior director of Special Education Instruction. This position has a retirement association with the Alaska Teachers’ Retirement System (TRS).
 
Job Requirements
The following are required:
1. A bachelor’s degree in special education or a related field from an accredited college or university.
2. A current Alaska teaching certificate by start date.
3. A current Alaska type B administrative certificate by start date.
4. A minimum of five years of experience in special education or a related field.
5. A minimum of three years of increasingly responsible teaching, administrative, or supervisory experience in special education, school, or district leadership; or any combination of experience and training that provides the applicant the knowledge, skills, and ability required to perform duties.
6. Evidence of ability to communicate effectively with divers populations, both verbally and in writing.
7. Ability to organize, prioritize, and maintain effective follow-through processes.
8. Ability to use technology for record keeping, data analysis, and research.
9. Ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
10. Ability to demonstrate good, reliable, and regular in-person attendance.
11. A valid driver’s license and reliable transportation to travel to school locations.
 
The following are preferred:
1. A master’s degree in special education or a related field from an accredited college or university.
2. Extensive experience with developing, implementing, and monitoring high-quality Individualized Education Programs (IEPs).
3. Experience with supporting challenging conversations and ability to navigate special education team meetings to address family concerns.
4. Evidence of providing staff training and professional development.
5. Leadership skills in effectively resolving conflicts to minimize distractions in the workplace.
6. Leadership skills in coaching, mentoring, and supervising teams to support schools in providing high-quality instruction behavior modification.
7. Leadership skills in coaching, mentoring, and supervising teams for professional growth.
8. Evidence of ability to collaborate and work effectively with stakeholders and the administrative team.
9. Extensive knowledge of special education programs, best practices, professional standards, and trends that affect student outcomes.
10. Knowledge of federal and state laws, regulations and legal mandates, ASD policies, and division procedures governing special education.
11. Knowledge of best practices and issues for the provision of special education services, supervision, and evaluation of staff.
12. Knowledge of Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS), including academics and behavior.
13. Knowledge of child development and disabilities that may qualify a student for special education services.
14. Knowledge of special education principles, practices, and services that affect student outcomes.
15. Knowledge of practical supervisory principles and practices that positively affect staff performance.
 
Essential Job Functions
1. Works collaboratively with the senior director, director, and other assistant directors of Special Education Instruction to share administrative responsibilities for the department.
2. Facilitates or co-facilitates meetings with principals, administrators, staff, and parents/guardians to analyze and resolve complex matters.
3. Effectively collaborates with other special education team members to implement best practices, division planning, compliance issues, and provision services.
4. Monitors and provides oversight of student Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) to ensure appropriate accountability and compliance with state and federal laws and regulations.
5. Provides instructional leadership and technical expertise to special education staff members.
6. Prepares and submits various administrative reports as identified by the senior director and director of Special Education Instruction.
7. Responsible for staff development plans, professional development, training for certificated and classified staff, and training on special education topics and technical assistance for principals and other stakeholders.
8. Develops and maintains positive and professional relationships through effective communication.
9. Leads in the development of innovative programs, projects, solutions, and problem-solving related to department goals and major initiatives. 
10. Participates and facilitates in district planning teams, curriculum reviews, and other relevant committees.
11. Maintains knowledge and provides interpretation and information on federal and state laws and regulations related to special education and the department goals related to district initiatives and policies.
12. Assists administration and principals in selecting, assigning, and evaluating certificated and classified staff when appropriate.
13. Leads data analysis groups and utilizes data to drive decision making.
14. Participates and facilitates planning, professional development, and on-site administrative duties for Extended School Year (ESY).
15. Participates in district and department recruitment and retention efforts of special education staff.
16. Performs other duties as assigned by the senior director and director of Special Education Instruction.
 
Physical /Mental Demands
The physical demands of this job require frequent standing, walking, sitting, speaking and hearing. Specific visual abilities are also required. The employee is regularly required to reach with his/her hands and arms and occasionally lift items weighing less than 40 lbs. Additionally, the employee must be able to understand vague and implicit instructions, be able to readily recall facts and details, handle conflict and make effective decisions under pressure. The employee must have the ability to effectively manage the stress of working with students, parents, and other employees representing diverse cultures, personalities, and work styles in a dynamic work environment.
 
The Anchorage School District is committed to providing reasonable accommodations, according to applicable state and federal laws, to all individuals with a qualified physical or mental disability.
 
Work Environment
Work is performed in a professional environment with a wide variety of individuals having differing functions, personalities and abilities, including working with diverse groups of people in a variety of different settings.
 
While performing the duties of this job the employee may be regularly exposed to a video display. The employee may be exposed to outdoor weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Additional Job Information
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job related duties as requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments.
 
Anchorage School District (ASD) employees must possess the ability to read and write in English. This also includes the ability to communicate in English with school staff, co-workers, and the public; as well as have the ability to comprehend and carry out oral and written directions and understand and follow English instructions and written documents.
 
Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a satisfactory criminal background check. For certificated positions, this is in addition to the background check conducted through the certification process with the Alaska State Department of Education and Early Development (DEED).
 
This position may be required to work in ASD facilities on the military installations (JBER). Please visit the government REAL ID website for additional information.
 
The Anchorage School District is an equal employment opportunity employer.




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Openings as of 4/29/2025

AEA Transfer of Location or Position (For Current AEA ONLY)

JobID: 19212

Position Type:
  AEA Transfer Requests (Current AEA Staff Only)/AEA Transfer of Location or Position or FTE


Date Posted:
  1/1/2025


Location:
  AEA TRANSFER CANDIDATES


Closing Date:
  12/15/2025


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AEA Transfer Request for 2025-26 School Year
Current ASD teachers and other AEA related positions have the opportunity to submit a request for transfer to another AEA position once yearly.

If you are currently working in an AEA position and would like to request a transfer, submit your request by following the steps below.

Please note: Applying to job ID 19212 and completing the AEA transfer page is all that is required to submit your request. If you select other AEA job vacancies on the Vacancy Desired page in addition to job ID 19212, you will complete a longer application and you will not be screened or made visible to hiring managers for consideration.
1. Click Apply at the upper corner of this posting.
2. Log into your existing application, or if you do not have one, create a new one.
3. Choose “A current regular ASD employee” and click next page at the bottom right corner.
4. In the section Vacancy Desired, be certain to mark this JobID,19212, and click next page at the bottom right corner.
   1. Do not select any other job postings.
5. Complete the application, including:
   1. Marking which schools you are interested in, otherwise principals will not know you have interest in their school.
   2. Enter any information in the required (red starred) fields.
6. Click Finish and Submit at the bottom of the screen.





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Openings as of 4/29/2025

Paraprofessional Educator

JobID: 20356

Position Type:
  Classroom Support/Parapro Educator


Date Posted:
  4/15/2025


Location:
  MULDOON ELEMENTARY           


Date Available:
  08/11/2025


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Bargaining Unit: TOTEM
Work Year: 9 months
Work Day: 3.5 hours per day
FTE: Part time, .4375 FTE
Salary: T-8, $19.47 to $20.42 per hour, DOE

 
Job Summary
The Paraprofessional Educator assists teachers with duties related to classroom activities and student supervision. Work involves a variety of clerical tasks and student monitoring. The position has a retirement association with the Public Employees’ Retirement System (PERS).
 
Job Requirements
The following are required:
1. A high school diploma or equivalent, or current enrollment in a GED program.
2. Must meet paraprofessional requirements for the state of Alaska through one of the following methods: 48 college semester credits from a regionally accredited institution, OR a passing score of 459 or greater on the ETS Paraprofessional Assessment exam, OR passing the WorkKeys by ACT assessment, OR passing the ASD provided Master Teacher paraprofessional training.
3. Excellent communication and customer service skills.
4. Ability to maintain confidentiality and inspire confidence and cooperation of staff, parents, students, administrators and the public.
5. Ability to establish and maintain a professional relationship with staff, parents, students, administrators and the public.
 
The following are preferred:
1. Knowledge of first aid.
2. Experience in typing and general clerical work.
3. Ability to work with people of all age levels.
4. Ability to convey effectively explanations of policies, regulations, and procedures.
5. Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
 
Essential Job Functions
1. Prepares class materials at direction of the teacher.
2. Sets up class projects using guidelines established by the teacher.
3. Handles routine reports needed to complete informational requirements.
4. Records grades as assigned by the teacher.
5. Checks attendance for assigned classes and assists with discipline for students as required.
6. Aids pupils to carry out routine practice exercises assigned by the teacher, including listening to pupils read.
7. Assists with assembling and putting materials on display.
8. Assists with supervision of pupils on the school grounds.
9. Assists with supervising a student, or group of students, during the lunch and recess periods, indoors and outdoors.
10. Checks objective tests and marks errors, but does not determine final grades.
11. Records grades as assigned by the teacher.
12. Types letters, requisitions, inventories, cards, bulletins, bills, reports, ledgers, stencils, transcripts, tests, notices, and other administrative teacher and student materials.
13. Maintains student and teacher files.
14. Supports the Anchorage School District’s position of valuing diversity, promoting respect, and maintaining standards of confidentiality.
 
Physical /Mental Demands
The physical demands of this job require frequent standing, walking, sitting, speaking and hearing. Specific visual abilities are also required. The employee is regularly required to reach with his/her hands and arms and occasionally lift items weighing less than 40 lbs. Additionally, the employee must be able to understand vague and implicit instructions, be able to readily recall facts and details, handle conflict and make effective decisions under pressure. The employee must have the ability to effectively manage the stress of working with students, parents, and other employees representing diverse cultures, personalities, and work styles in a dynamic work environment.
 
The Anchorage School District is committed to providing reasonable accommodations, according to applicable state and federal laws, to all individuals with a qualified physical or mental disability.
 
Work Environment
Work is performed in a professional environment with a wide variety of individuals having differing functions, personalities and abilities, including working with diverse groups of people in a variety of different settings.
 
While performing the duties of this job the employee may be regularly exposed to a video display. The employee may be exposed to outdoor weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Additional Job Information
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job related duties as requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments.
 
Anchorage School District (ASD) employees must possess the ability to read and write in English. This also includes the ability to communicate in English with school staff, co-workers, and the public; as well as have the ability to comprehend and carry out oral and written directions and understand and follow English instructions and written documents.
 
Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a satisfactory criminal background check. For certificated positions, this is in addition to the background check conducted through the certification process with the Alaska State Department of Education and Early Development (DEED).
 
This position may be required to work in ASD facilities on the military installations (JBER). Please visit the government REAL ID website for additional information.
 
The Anchorage School District is an equal employment opportunity employer.




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Paraprofessional Educator Kindergarten

JobID: 20358

Position Type:
  Classroom Support/Parapro Educator Kindergarten


Date Posted:
  4/15/2025


Location:
  PTARMIGAN ELEMENTARY         


Date Available:
  08/11/2025


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Bargaining Unit: Totem
Work Year: 9 months per year
Work Day: 5.5 hours per day
FTE: Part time, 0.6875 FTE
Salary: T-8, $19.47 to $20.42 per hour, DOE 

 
Job Summary
The Kindergarten Paraprofessional Educator assists the classroom teacher with duties related to classroom activities, student supervision. Work involves a variety of clerical tasks and student monitoring. The position has a retirement association with the Public Employees’ Retirement System (PERS).
 
Job Requirements
The following are required:
1. A high school diploma or equivalent, or current enrollment in a GED program.
2. Must meet paraprofessional requirements for the state of Alaska through one of the following methods: 48 college semester credits from a regionally accredited institution, OR a passing score of 459 or greater on the ETS Paraprofessional Assessment exam, OR passing the WorkKeys by ACT assessment, OR passing the ASD provided Master Teacher paraprofessional training.
3. Excellent communication and customer service skills.
4. Ability to maintain confidentiality and inspire confidence and cooperation of staff, parents, students, administrators, and the public.
5. Ability to establish and maintain a professional relationship with staff, parents, students, administrators, and the public.
 
The following are preferred:
1. Knowledge of first aid.
2. Experience in typing and general clerical work.
3. Ability to work with people of all age levels.
4. Ability to effectively convey explanations of policies, regulations, and procedures.
5. Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
 
Essential Job Functions
1. Prepares class materials at direction of the teacher.
2. Sets up class projects using guidelines established by the teacher.
3. Handles routine reports needed to complete informational requirements.
4. Records grades as assigned by the teacher.
5. Checks attendance for assigned classes and assists with discipline for students as required.
6. Aids pupils in carrying out routine practice exercises assigned by the teacher, including listening to pupils read.
7. Assists with assembling and putting materials on display.
8. Assists with supervision of pupils on the school grounds.
9. Assists with supervising a student or group of students during lunch and recess periods, both indoors and outdoors.
10. Checks objective tests and marks errors but does not determine final grades.
11. Types letters, requisitions, inventories, cards, bulletins, bills, reports, ledgers, stencils, transcripts, tests, notices, and other administrative teacher and student materials.
12. Maintains student and teacher files.
13. Supports the Anchorage School District’s position of valuing diversity, promoting respect, and maintaining standards of confidentiality.
 
Physical /Mental Demands
The physical demands of this job require frequent standing, walking, sitting, speaking and hearing. Specific visual abilities are also required. The employee is regularly required to reach with his/her hands and arms and occasionally lift items weighing less than 40 lbs. Additionally, the employee must be able to understand vague and implicit instructions, be able to readily recall facts and details, handle conflict and make effective decisions under pressure. The employee must have the ability to effectively manage the stress of working with students, parents, and other employees representing diverse cultures, personalities, and work styles in a dynamic work environment.
 
The Anchorage School District is committed to providing reasonable accommodations, according to applicable state and federal laws, to all individuals with a qualified physical or mental disability.
 
Work Environment
Work is performed in a professional environment with a wide variety of individuals having differing functions, personalities and abilities, including working with diverse groups of people in a variety of different settings.
 
While performing the duties of this job the employee may be regularly exposed to a video display. The employee may be exposed to outdoor weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Additional Job Information
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job related duties as requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments.
 
Anchorage School District (ASD) employees must possess the ability to read and write in English. This also includes the ability to communicate in English with school staff, co-workers, and the public; as well as have the ability to comprehend and carry out oral and written directions and understand and follow English instructions and written documents.
 
Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a satisfactory criminal background check. For certificated positions, this is in addition to the background check conducted through the certification process with the Alaska State Department of Education and Early Development (DEED).
 
This position may be required to work in ASD facilities on the military installations (JBER). Please visit the government REAL ID website for additional information.
 
The Anchorage School District is an equal employment opportunity employer.




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Paraprofessional Educator Kindergarten

JobID: 20335

Position Type:
  Classroom Support/Parapro Educator Kindergarten


Date Posted:
  4/15/2025


Location:
  BOWMAN ELEMENTARY


Date Available:
  08/11/2025


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Bargaining Unit: Totem
Work Year: 9 months per year
Work Day: 5.5 hours per day
FTE: Part time, 0.6875 FTE
Salary: T-8, $19.47 to $20.42 per hour, DOE 

 
Job Summary
The Kindergarten Paraprofessional Educator assists the classroom teacher with duties related to classroom activities, student supervision. Work involves a variety of clerical tasks and student monitoring. The position has a retirement association with the Public Employees’ Retirement System (PERS).
 
Job Requirements
The following are required:
1. A high school diploma or equivalent, or current enrollment in a GED program.
2. Must meet paraprofessional requirements for the state of Alaska through one of the following methods: 48 college semester credits from a regionally accredited institution, OR a passing score of 459 or greater on the ETS Paraprofessional Assessment exam, OR passing the WorkKeys by ACT assessment, OR passing the ASD provided Master Teacher paraprofessional training.
3. Excellent communication and customer service skills.
4. Ability to maintain confidentiality and inspire confidence and cooperation of staff, parents, students, administrators, and the public.
5. Ability to establish and maintain a professional relationship with staff, parents, students, administrators, and the public.
 
The following are preferred:
1. Knowledge of first aid.
2. Experience in typing and general clerical work.
3. Ability to work with people of all age levels.
4. Ability to effectively convey explanations of policies, regulations, and procedures.
5. Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
 
Essential Job Functions
1. Prepares class materials at direction of the teacher.
2. Sets up class projects using guidelines established by the teacher.
3. Handles routine reports needed to complete informational requirements.
4. Records grades as assigned by the teacher.
5. Checks attendance for assigned classes and assists with discipline for students as required.
6. Aids pupils in carrying out routine practice exercises assigned by the teacher, including listening to pupils read.
7. Assists with assembling and putting materials on display.
8. Assists with supervision of pupils on the school grounds.
9. Assists with supervising a student or group of students during lunch and recess periods, both indoors and outdoors.
10. Checks objective tests and marks errors but does not determine final grades.
11. Types letters, requisitions, inventories, cards, bulletins, bills, reports, ledgers, stencils, transcripts, tests, notices, and other administrative teacher and student materials.
12. Maintains student and teacher files.
13. Supports the Anchorage School District’s position of valuing diversity, promoting respect, and maintaining standards of confidentiality.
 
Physical /Mental Demands
The physical demands of this job require frequent standing, walking, sitting, speaking and hearing. Specific visual abilities are also required. The employee is regularly required to reach with his/her hands and arms and occasionally lift items weighing less than 40 lbs. Additionally, the employee must be able to understand vague and implicit instructions, be able to readily recall facts and details, handle conflict and make effective decisions under pressure. The employee must have the ability to effectively manage the stress of working with students, parents, and other employees representing diverse cultures, personalities, and work styles in a dynamic work environment.
 
The Anchorage School District is committed to providing reasonable accommodations, according to applicable state and federal laws, to all individuals with a qualified physical or mental disability.
 
Work Environment
Work is performed in a professional environment with a wide variety of individuals having differing functions, personalities and abilities, including working with diverse groups of people in a variety of different settings.
 
While performing the duties of this job the employee may be regularly exposed to a video display. The employee may be exposed to outdoor weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Additional Job Information
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job related duties as requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments.
 
Anchorage School District (ASD) employees must possess the ability to read and write in English. This also includes the ability to communicate in English with school staff, co-workers, and the public; as well as have the ability to comprehend and carry out oral and written directions and understand and follow English instructions and written documents.
 
Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a satisfactory criminal background check. For certificated positions, this is in addition to the background check conducted through the certification process with the Alaska State Department of Education and Early Development (DEED).
 
This position may be required to work in ASD facilities on the military installations (JBER). Please visit the government REAL ID website for additional information.
 
The Anchorage School District is an equal employment opportunity employer.




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Paraprofessional Educator Kindergarten

JobID: 20343

Position Type:
  Classroom Support/Parapro Educator Kindergarten


Date Posted:
  4/16/2025


Location:
  RUSSIAN JACK ELEMENTARY     


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Bargaining Unit: Totem
Work Year: 9 months per year
Work Day: 5.5 hours per day
FTE: Part time, 0.6875 FTE
Salary: T-8, $19.09 to $20.02 per hour, DOE 

 
Job Summary
The Kindergarten Paraprofessional Educator assists the classroom teacher with duties related to classroom activities, student supervision. Work involves a variety of clerical tasks and student monitoring. The position has a retirement association with the Public Employees’ Retirement System (PERS).
 
Job Requirements
The following are required:
1. A high school diploma or equivalent, or current enrollment in a GED program.
2. Must meet paraprofessional requirements for the state of Alaska through one of the following methods: 48 college semester credits from a regionally accredited institution, OR a passing score of 459 or greater on the ETS Paraprofessional Assessment exam, OR passing the WorkKeys by ACT assessment, OR passing the ASD provided Master Teacher paraprofessional training.
3. Excellent communication and customer service skills.
4. Ability to maintain confidentiality and inspire confidence and cooperation of staff, parents, students, administrators, and the public.
5. Ability to establish and maintain a professional relationship with staff, parents, students, administrators, and the public.
 
The following are preferred:
1. Knowledge of first aid.
2. Experience in typing and general clerical work.
3. Ability to work with people of all age levels.
4. Ability to effectively convey explanations of policies, regulations, and procedures.
5. Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
 
Essential Job Functions
1. Prepares class materials at direction of the teacher.
2. Sets up class projects using guidelines established by the teacher.
3. Handles routine reports needed to complete informational requirements.
4. Records grades as assigned by the teacher.
5. Checks attendance for assigned classes and assists with discipline for students as required.
6. Aids pupils in carrying out routine practice exercises assigned by the teacher, including listening to pupils read.
7. Assists with assembling and putting materials on display.
8. Assists with supervision of pupils on the school grounds.
9. Assists with supervising a student or group of students during lunch and recess periods, both indoors and outdoors.
10. Checks objective tests and marks errors but does not determine final grades.
11. Types letters, requisitions, inventories, cards, bulletins, bills, reports, ledgers, stencils, transcripts, tests, notices, and other administrative teacher and student materials.
12. Maintains student and teacher files.
13. Supports the Anchorage School District’s position of valuing diversity, promoting respect, and maintaining standards of confidentiality.
 
Physical /Mental Demands
The physical demands of this job require frequent standing, walking, sitting, speaking and hearing. Specific visual abilities are also required. The employee is regularly required to reach with his/her hands and arms and occasionally lift items weighing less than 40 lbs. Additionally, the employee must be able to understand vague and implicit instructions, be able to readily recall facts and details, handle conflict and make effective decisions under pressure. The employee must have the ability to effectively manage the stress of working with students, parents, and other employees representing diverse cultures, personalities, and work styles in a dynamic work environment.
 
The Anchorage School District is committed to providing reasonable accommodations, according to applicable state and federal laws, to all individuals with a qualified physical or mental disability.
 
Work Environment
Work is performed in a professional environment with a wide variety of individuals having differing functions, personalities and abilities, including working with diverse groups of people in a variety of different settings.
 
While performing the duties of this job the employee may be regularly exposed to a video display. The employee may be exposed to outdoor weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Additional Job Information
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job related duties as requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments.
 
Anchorage School District (ASD) employees must possess the ability to read and write in English. This also includes the ability to communicate in English with school staff, co-workers, and the public; as well as have the ability to comprehend and carry out oral and written directions and understand and follow English instructions and written documents.
 
Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a satisfactory criminal background check. For certificated positions, this is in addition to the background check conducted through the certification process with the Alaska State Department of Education and Early Development (DEED).
 
This position may be required to work in ASD facilities on the military installations (JBER). Please visit the government REAL ID website for additional information.
 
The Anchorage School District is an equal employment opportunity employer.




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Paraprofessional Educator Kindergarten

JobID: 20322

Position Type:
  Classroom Support/Parapro Educator Kindergarten


Date Posted:
  4/11/2025


Location:
  TURNAGAIN ELEMENTARY


Date Available:
  08/11/2025


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Bargaining Unit: Totem
Work Year: 9 months per year
Work Day: 5.5 hours per day
FTE: Part time, 0.6875 FTE
Salary: T-8, $19.47 to $20.42 per hour, DOE 

 
Job Summary
The Kindergarten Paraprofessional Educator assists the classroom teacher with duties related to classroom activities, student supervision. Work involves a variety of clerical tasks and student monitoring. The position has a retirement association with the Public Employees’ Retirement System (PERS).
 
Job Requirements
The following are required:
1. A high school diploma or equivalent, or current enrollment in a GED program.
2. Must meet paraprofessional requirements for the state of Alaska through one of the following methods: 48 college semester credits from a regionally accredited institution, OR a passing score of 459 or greater on the ETS Paraprofessional Assessment exam, OR passing the WorkKeys by ACT assessment, OR passing the ASD provided Master Teacher paraprofessional training.
3. Excellent communication and customer service skills.
4. Ability to maintain confidentiality and inspire confidence and cooperation of staff, parents, students, administrators, and the public.
5. Ability to establish and maintain a professional relationship with staff, parents, students, administrators, and the public.
 
The following are preferred:
1. Knowledge of first aid.
2. Experience in typing and general clerical work.
3. Ability to work with people of all age levels.
4. Ability to effectively convey explanations of policies, regulations, and procedures.
5. Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
 
Essential Job Functions
1. Prepares class materials at direction of the teacher.
2. Sets up class projects using guidelines established by the teacher.
3. Handles routine reports needed to complete informational requirements.
4. Records grades as assigned by the teacher.
5. Checks attendance for assigned classes and assists with discipline for students as required.
6. Aids pupils in carrying out routine practice exercises assigned by the teacher, including listening to pupils read.
7. Assists with assembling and putting materials on display.
8. Assists with supervision of pupils on the school grounds.
9. Assists with supervising a student or group of students during lunch and recess periods, both indoors and outdoors.
10. Checks objective tests and marks errors but does not determine final grades.
11. Types letters, requisitions, inventories, cards, bulletins, bills, reports, ledgers, stencils, transcripts, tests, notices, and other administrative teacher and student materials.
12. Maintains student and teacher files.
13. Supports the Anchorage School District’s position of valuing diversity, promoting respect, and maintaining standards of confidentiality.
 
Physical /Mental Demands
The physical demands of this job require frequent standing, walking, sitting, speaking and hearing. Specific visual abilities are also required. The employee is regularly required to reach with his/her hands and arms and occasionally lift items weighing less than 40 lbs. Additionally, the employee must be able to understand vague and implicit instructions, be able to readily recall facts and details, handle conflict and make effective decisions under pressure. The employee must have the ability to effectively manage the stress of working with students, parents, and other employees representing diverse cultures, personalities, and work styles in a dynamic work environment.
 
The Anchorage School District is committed to providing reasonable accommodations, according to applicable state and federal laws, to all individuals with a qualified physical or mental disability.
 
Work Environment
Work is performed in a professional environment with a wide variety of individuals having differing functions, personalities and abilities, including working with diverse groups of people in a variety of different settings.
 
While performing the duties of this job the employee may be regularly exposed to a video display. The employee may be exposed to outdoor weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Additional Job Information
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job related duties as requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments.
 
Anchorage School District (ASD) employees must possess the ability to read and write in English. This also includes the ability to communicate in English with school staff, co-workers, and the public; as well as have the ability to comprehend and carry out oral and written directions and understand and follow English instructions and written documents.
 
Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a satisfactory criminal background check. For certificated positions, this is in addition to the background check conducted through the certification process with the Alaska State Department of Education and Early Development (DEED).
 
This position may be required to work in ASD facilities on the military installations (JBER). Please visit the government REAL ID website for additional information.
 
The Anchorage School District is an equal employment opportunity employer.




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Paraprofessional Educator Kindergarten

JobID: 20261

Position Type:
  Classroom Support/Parapro Educator Kindergarten


Date Posted:
  4/9/2025


Location:
  NORTH STAR ELEMENTARY


Date Available:
  08/11/2025


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Bargaining Unit: Totem
Work Year: 9 months per year
Work Day: 5.5 hours per day
FTE: Part time, 0.6875 FTE
Salary: T-8, $19.47 to $20.42 per hour, DOE 

 
Job Summary
The Kindergarten Paraprofessional Educator assists the classroom teacher with duties related to classroom activities, student supervision. Work involves a variety of clerical tasks and student monitoring. The position has a retirement association with the Public Employees’ Retirement System (PERS).
 
Job Requirements
The following are required:
1. A high school diploma or equivalent, or current enrollment in a GED program.
2. Must meet paraprofessional requirements for the state of Alaska through one of the following methods: 48 college semester credits from a regionally accredited institution, OR a passing score of 459 or greater on the ETS Paraprofessional Assessment exam, OR passing the WorkKeys by ACT assessment, OR passing the ASD provided Master Teacher paraprofessional training.
3. Excellent communication and customer service skills.
4. Ability to maintain confidentiality and inspire confidence and cooperation of staff, parents, students, administrators, and the public.
5. Ability to establish and maintain a professional relationship with staff, parents, students, administrators, and the public.
 
The following are preferred:
1. Knowledge of first aid.
2. Experience in typing and general clerical work.
3. Ability to work with people of all age levels.
4. Ability to effectively convey explanations of policies, regulations, and procedures.
5. Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
 
Essential Job Functions
1. Prepares class materials at direction of the teacher.
2. Sets up class projects using guidelines established by the teacher.
3. Handles routine reports needed to complete informational requirements.
4. Records grades as assigned by the teacher.
5. Checks attendance for assigned classes and assists with discipline for students as required.
6. Aids pupils in carrying out routine practice exercises assigned by the teacher, including listening to pupils read.
7. Assists with assembling and putting materials on display.
8. Assists with supervision of pupils on the school grounds.
9. Assists with supervising a student or group of students during lunch and recess periods, both indoors and outdoors.
10. Checks objective tests and marks errors but does not determine final grades.
11. Types letters, requisitions, inventories, cards, bulletins, bills, reports, ledgers, stencils, transcripts, tests, notices, and other administrative teacher and student materials.
12. Maintains student and teacher files.
13. Supports the Anchorage School District’s position of valuing diversity, promoting respect, and maintaining standards of confidentiality.
 
Physical /Mental Demands
The physical demands of this job require frequent standing, walking, sitting, speaking and hearing. Specific visual abilities are also required. The employee is regularly required to reach with his/her hands and arms and occasionally lift items weighing less than 40 lbs. Additionally, the employee must be able to understand vague and implicit instructions, be able to readily recall facts and details, handle conflict and make effective decisions under pressure. The employee must have the ability to effectively manage the stress of working with students, parents, and other employees representing diverse cultures, personalities, and work styles in a dynamic work environment.
 
The Anchorage School District is committed to providing reasonable accommodations, according to applicable state and federal laws, to all individuals with a qualified physical or mental disability.
 
Work Environment
Work is performed in a professional environment with a wide variety of individuals having differing functions, personalities and abilities, including working with diverse groups of people in a variety of different settings.
 
While performing the duties of this job the employee may be regularly exposed to a video display. The employee may be exposed to outdoor weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Additional Job Information
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job related duties as requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments.
 
Anchorage School District (ASD) employees must possess the ability to read and write in English. This also includes the ability to communicate in English with school staff, co-workers, and the public; as well as have the ability to comprehend and carry out oral and written directions and understand and follow English instructions and written documents.
 
Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a satisfactory criminal background check. For certificated positions, this is in addition to the background check conducted through the certification process with the Alaska State Department of Education and Early Development (DEED).
 
This position may be required to work in ASD facilities on the military installations (JBER). Please visit the government REAL ID website for additional information.
 
The Anchorage School District is an equal employment opportunity employer.




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Paraprofessional Educator Kindergarten

JobID: 20279

Position Type:
  Classroom Support/Parapro Educator Kindergarten


Date Posted:
  4/8/2025


Location:
  WONDER PARK ELEMENTARY       


Date Available:
  08/11/2025


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Bargaining Unit: Totem
Work Year: 9 months per year
Work Day: 5.5 hours per day
FTE: Part time, 0.6875 FTE
Salary: T-8, $19.47 to $20.42 per hour, DOE 

 
Job Summary
The Kindergarten Paraprofessional Educator assists the classroom teacher with duties related to classroom activities, student supervision. Work involves a variety of clerical tasks and student monitoring. The position has a retirement association with the Public Employees’ Retirement System (PERS).
 
Job Requirements
The following are required:
1. A high school diploma or equivalent, or current enrollment in a GED program.
2. Must meet paraprofessional requirements for the state of Alaska through one of the following methods: 48 college semester credits from a regionally accredited institution, OR a passing score of 459 or greater on the ETS Paraprofessional Assessment exam, OR passing the WorkKeys by ACT assessment, OR passing the ASD provided Master Teacher paraprofessional training.
3. Excellent communication and customer service skills.
4. Ability to maintain confidentiality and inspire confidence and cooperation of staff, parents, students, administrators, and the public.
5. Ability to establish and maintain a professional relationship with staff, parents, students, administrators, and the public.
 
The following are preferred:
1. Knowledge of first aid.
2. Experience in typing and general clerical work.
3. Ability to work with people of all age levels.
4. Ability to effectively convey explanations of policies, regulations, and procedures.
5. Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
 
Essential Job Functions
1. Prepares class materials at direction of the teacher.
2. Sets up class projects using guidelines established by the teacher.
3. Handles routine reports needed to complete informational requirements.
4. Records grades as assigned by the teacher.
5. Checks attendance for assigned classes and assists with discipline for students as required.
6. Aids pupils in carrying out routine practice exercises assigned by the teacher, including listening to pupils read.
7. Assists with assembling and putting materials on display.
8. Assists with supervision of pupils on the school grounds.
9. Assists with supervising a student or group of students during lunch and recess periods, both indoors and outdoors.
10. Checks objective tests and marks errors but does not determine final grades.
11. Types letters, requisitions, inventories, cards, bulletins, bills, reports, ledgers, stencils, transcripts, tests, notices, and other administrative teacher and student materials.
12. Maintains student and teacher files.
13. Supports the Anchorage School District’s position of valuing diversity, promoting respect, and maintaining standards of confidentiality.
 
Physical /Mental Demands
The physical demands of this job require frequent standing, walking, sitting, speaking and hearing. Specific visual abilities are also required. The employee is regularly required to reach with his/her hands and arms and occasionally lift items weighing less than 40 lbs. Additionally, the employee must be able to understand vague and implicit instructions, be able to readily recall facts and details, handle conflict and make effective decisions under pressure. The employee must have the ability to effectively manage the stress of working with students, parents, and other employees representing diverse cultures, personalities, and work styles in a dynamic work environment.
 
The Anchorage School District is committed to providing reasonable accommodations, according to applicable state and federal laws, to all individuals with a qualified physical or mental disability.
 
Work Environment
Work is performed in a professional environment with a wide variety of individuals having differing functions, personalities and abilities, including working with diverse groups of people in a variety of different settings.
 
While performing the duties of this job the employee may be regularly exposed to a video display. The employee may be exposed to outdoor weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Additional Job Information
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job related duties as requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments.
 
Anchorage School District (ASD) employees must possess the ability to read and write in English. This also includes the ability to communicate in English with school staff, co-workers, and the public; as well as have the ability to comprehend and carry out oral and written directions and understand and follow English instructions and written documents.
 
Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a satisfactory criminal background check. For certificated positions, this is in addition to the background check conducted through the certification process with the Alaska State Department of Education and Early Development (DEED).
 
This position may be required to work in ASD facilities on the military installations (JBER). Please visit the government REAL ID website for additional information.
 
The Anchorage School District is an equal employment opportunity employer.




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Paraprofessional Educator Kindergarten

JobID: 20210

Position Type:
  Classroom Support/Parapro Educator Kindergarten


Date Posted:
  4/7/2025


Location:
  POLARIS K-12 SCHOOL         


Date Available:
  08/11/2025


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Bargaining Unit: Totem
Work Year: 9 months per year
Work Day: 5.5 hours per day
FTE: Part time, 0.6875 FTE
Salary: T-8, $19.47 to $20.42 per hour, DOE 

 
Job Summary
The Kindergarten Paraprofessional Educator assists the classroom teacher with duties related to classroom activities, student supervision. Work involves a variety of clerical tasks and student monitoring. The position has a retirement association with the Public Employees’ Retirement System (PERS).
 
Job Requirements
The following are required:
1. A high school diploma or equivalent, or current enrollment in a GED program.
2. Must meet paraprofessional requirements for the state of Alaska through one of the following methods: 48 college semester credits from a regionally accredited institution, OR a passing score of 459 or greater on the ETS Paraprofessional Assessment exam, OR passing the WorkKeys by ACT assessment, OR passing the ASD provided Master Teacher paraprofessional training.
3. Excellent communication and customer service skills.
4. Ability to maintain confidentiality and inspire confidence and cooperation of staff, parents, students, administrators, and the public.
5. Ability to establish and maintain a professional relationship with staff, parents, students, administrators, and the public.
 
The following are preferred:
1. Knowledge of first aid.
2. Experience in typing and general clerical work.
3. Ability to work with people of all age levels.
4. Ability to effectively convey explanations of policies, regulations, and procedures.
5. Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
 
Essential Job Functions
1. Prepares class materials at direction of the teacher.
2. Sets up class projects using guidelines established by the teacher.
3. Handles routine reports needed to complete informational requirements.
4. Records grades as assigned by the teacher.
5. Checks attendance for assigned classes and assists with discipline for students as required.
6. Aids pupils in carrying out routine practice exercises assigned by the teacher, including listening to pupils read.
7. Assists with assembling and putting materials on display.
8. Assists with supervision of pupils on the school grounds.
9. Assists with supervising a student or group of students during lunch and recess periods, both indoors and outdoors.
10. Checks objective tests and marks errors but does not determine final grades.
11. Types letters, requisitions, inventories, cards, bulletins, bills, reports, ledgers, stencils, transcripts, tests, notices, and other administrative teacher and student materials.
12. Maintains student and teacher files.
13. Supports the Anchorage School District’s position of valuing diversity, promoting respect, and maintaining standards of confidentiality.
 
Physical /Mental Demands
The physical demands of this job require frequent standing, walking, sitting, speaking and hearing. Specific visual abilities are also required. The employee is regularly required to reach with his/her hands and arms and occasionally lift items weighing less than 40 lbs. Additionally, the employee must be able to understand vague and implicit instructions, be able to readily recall facts and details, handle conflict and make effective decisions under pressure. The employee must have the ability to effectively manage the stress of working with students, parents, and other employees representing diverse cultures, personalities, and work styles in a dynamic work environment.
 
The Anchorage School District is committed to providing reasonable accommodations, according to applicable state and federal laws, to all individuals with a qualified physical or mental disability.
 
Work Environment
Work is performed in a professional environment with a wide variety of individuals having differing functions, personalities and abilities, including working with diverse groups of people in a variety of different settings.
 
While performing the duties of this job the employee may be regularly exposed to a video display. The employee may be exposed to outdoor weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Additional Job Information
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job related duties as requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments.
 
Anchorage School District (ASD) employees must possess the ability to read and write in English. This also includes the ability to communicate in English with school staff, co-workers, and the public; as well as have the ability to comprehend and carry out oral and written directions and understand and follow English instructions and written documents.
 
Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a satisfactory criminal background check. For certificated positions, this is in addition to the background check conducted through the certification process with the Alaska State Department of Education and Early Development (DEED).
 
This position may be required to work in ASD facilities on the military installations (JBER). Please visit the government REAL ID website for additional information.
 
The Anchorage School District is an equal employment opportunity employer.




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Paraprofessional Educator Kindergarten

JobID: 19088

Position Type:
  Classroom Support/Parapro Educator Kindergarten


Date Posted:
  9/27/2024


Location:
  CHINOOK ELEMENTARY           


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Bargaining Unit: Totem
Work Year: 9 months per year
Work Day: 5.5 hours per day
FTE: Part time, 0.6875 FTE
Salary: T-8, $19.09 to $20.02 per hour, DOE 

 
Job Summary
The Kindergarten Paraprofessional Educator assists the classroom teacher with duties related to classroom activities, student supervision. Work involves a variety of clerical tasks and student monitoring. The position has a retirement association with the Public Employees’ Retirement System (PERS).
 
Job Requirements
The following are required:
1. A high school diploma or equivalent.
2. Must meet paraprofessional requirements for the state of Alaska through one of the following methods: 48 college semester credits from a regionally accredited institution, OR a passing score of 459 or greater on the ETS Paraprofessional Assessment exam, OR passing the WorkKeys by ACT assessment, OR passing the ASD provided Master Teacher paraprofessional training.
3. Excellent communication and customer service skills.
4. Ability to maintain confidentiality and inspire confidence and cooperation of staff, parents, students, administrators, and the public.
5. Ability to establish and maintain a professional relationship with staff, parents, students, administrators, and the public.
 
The following are preferred:
1. Knowledge of first aid.
2. Experience in typing and general clerical work.
3. Ability to work with people of all age levels.
4. Ability to effectively convey explanations of policies, regulations, and procedures.
5. Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
 
Essential Job Functions
1. Prepares class materials at direction of the teacher.
2. Sets up class projects using guidelines established by the teacher.
3. Handles routine reports needed to complete informational requirements.
4. Records grades as assigned by the teacher.
5. Checks attendance for assigned classes and assists with discipline for students as required.
6. Aids pupils in carrying out routine practice exercises assigned by the teacher, including listening to pupils read.
7. Assists with assembling and putting materials on display.
8. Assists with supervision of pupils on the school grounds.
9. Assists with supervising a student or group of students during lunch and recess periods, both indoors and outdoors.
10. Checks objective tests and marks errors but does not determine final grades.
11. Types letters, requisitions, inventories, cards, bulletins, bills, reports, ledgers, stencils, transcripts, tests, notices, and other administrative teacher and student materials.
12. Maintains student and teacher files.
13. Supports the Anchorage School District’s position of valuing diversity, promoting respect, and maintaining standards of confidentiality.
 
Physical /Mental Demands
The physical demands of this job require frequent standing, walking, sitting, speaking and hearing. Specific visual abilities are also required. The employee is regularly required to reach with his/her hands and arms and occasionally lift items weighing less than 40 lbs. Additionally, the employee must be able to understand vague and implicit instructions, be able to readily recall facts and details, handle conflict and make effective decisions under pressure. The employee must have the ability to effectively manage the stress of working with students, parents, and other employees representing diverse cultures, personalities, and work styles in a dynamic work environment.
 
The Anchorage School District is committed to providing reasonable accommodations, according to applicable state and federal laws, to all individuals with a qualified physical or mental disability.
 
Work Environment
Work is performed in a professional environment with a wide variety of individuals having differing functions, personalities and abilities, including working with diverse groups of people in a variety of different settings.
 
While performing the duties of this job the employee may be regularly exposed to a video display. The employee may be exposed to outdoor weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Additional Job Information
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job related duties as requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments.
 
Anchorage School District (ASD) employees must possess the ability to read and write in English. This also includes the ability to communicate in English with school staff, co-workers, and the public; as well as have the ability to comprehend and carry out oral and written directions and understand and follow English instructions and written documents.
 
Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a satisfactory criminal background check. For certificated positions, this is in addition to the background check conducted through the certification process with the Alaska State Department of Education and Early Development (DEED).
 
This position may be required to work in ASD facilities on the military installations (JBER). Please visit the government REAL ID website for additional information.
 
The Anchorage School District is an equal employment opportunity employer.




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Paraprofessional Educator Kindergarten

JobID: 19851

Position Type:
  Classroom Support/Parapro Educator Kindergarten


Date Posted:
  3/11/2025


Location:
  BOWMAN ELEMENTARY


Date Available:
  08/11/2025


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Bargaining Unit: Totem
Work Year: 9 months per year
Work Day: 5.5 hours per day
FTE: Part time, 0.6875 FTE
Salary: T-8, $19.09 to $20.02 per hour, DOE 

 
Job Summary
The Kindergarten Paraprofessional Educator assists the classroom teacher with duties related to classroom activities, student supervision. Work involves a variety of clerical tasks and student monitoring. The position has a retirement association with the Public Employees’ Retirement System (PERS).
 
Job Requirements
The following are required:
1. A high school diploma or equivalent, or current enrollment in a GED program.
2. Must meet paraprofessional requirements for the state of Alaska through one of the following methods: 48 college semester credits from a regionally accredited institution, OR a passing score of 459 or greater on the ETS Paraprofessional Assessment exam, OR passing the WorkKeys by ACT assessment, OR passing the ASD provided Master Teacher paraprofessional training.
3. Excellent communication and customer service skills.
4. Ability to maintain confidentiality and inspire confidence and cooperation of staff, parents, students, administrators, and the public.
5. Ability to establish and maintain a professional relationship with staff, parents, students, administrators, and the public.
 
The following are preferred:
1. Knowledge of first aid.
2. Experience in typing and general clerical work.
3. Ability to work with people of all age levels.
4. Ability to effectively convey explanations of policies, regulations, and procedures.
5. Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
 
Essential Job Functions
1. Prepares class materials at direction of the teacher.
2. Sets up class projects using guidelines established by the teacher.
3. Handles routine reports needed to complete informational requirements.
4. Records grades as assigned by the teacher.
5. Checks attendance for assigned classes and assists with discipline for students as required.
6. Aids pupils in carrying out routine practice exercises assigned by the teacher, including listening to pupils read.
7. Assists with assembling and putting materials on display.
8. Assists with supervision of pupils on the school grounds.
9. Assists with supervising a student or group of students during lunch and recess periods, both indoors and outdoors.
10. Checks objective tests and marks errors but does not determine final grades.
11. Types letters, requisitions, inventories, cards, bulletins, bills, reports, ledgers, stencils, transcripts, tests, notices, and other administrative teacher and student materials.
12. Maintains student and teacher files.
13. Supports the Anchorage School District’s position of valuing diversity, promoting respect, and maintaining standards of confidentiality.
 
Physical /Mental Demands
The physical demands of this job require frequent standing, walking, sitting, speaking and hearing. Specific visual abilities are also required. The employee is regularly required to reach with his/her hands and arms and occasionally lift items weighing less than 40 lbs. Additionally, the employee must be able to understand vague and implicit instructions, be able to readily recall facts and details, handle conflict and make effective decisions under pressure. The employee must have the ability to effectively manage the stress of working with students, parents, and other employees representing diverse cultures, personalities, and work styles in a dynamic work environment.
 
The Anchorage School District is committed to providing reasonable accommodations, according to applicable state and federal laws, to all individuals with a qualified physical or mental disability.
 
Work Environment
Work is performed in a professional environment with a wide variety of individuals having differing functions, personalities and abilities, including working with diverse groups of people in a variety of different settings.
 
While performing the duties of this job the employee may be regularly exposed to a video display. The employee may be exposed to outdoor weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Additional Job Information
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job related duties as requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments.
 
Anchorage School District (ASD) employees must possess the ability to read and write in English. This also includes the ability to communicate in English with school staff, co-workers, and the public; as well as have the ability to comprehend and carry out oral and written directions and understand and follow English instructions and written documents.
 
Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a satisfactory criminal background check. For certificated positions, this is in addition to the background check conducted through the certification process with the Alaska State Department of Education and Early Development (DEED).
 
This position may be required to work in ASD facilities on the military installations (JBER). Please visit the government REAL ID website for additional information.
 
The Anchorage School District is an equal employment opportunity employer.




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Paraprofessional Educator Special Education ASL/English

JobID: 20232

Position Type:
  Classroom Support/Parapro Educator Spec Ed ASL/English


Date Posted:
  4/7/2025


Location:
  ITINERANT STAFF


Date Available:
  08/11/2025


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Bargaining Unit: TOTEM
Work Year: 9 months
Work Day: 7.0 hours per day
FTE: Full time, .875 FTE
Salary: T-10, $20.53 to $21.40 per hour, DOE
 
This position receives a 4% increase to the base hourly pay rate for the bilingual requirement, per the TOTEM/ASD agreement.
 
Job Summary
The role of the Special Education Paraprofessional Educator ASL/English is to provide direct instructional and support services to deaf and hard of hearing students who require a visual sign language to access instructional information. The position has a retirement association with the Public Employees’ Retirement System (PERS).
 
Job Requirements
The following are required:
1. A high school diploma or equivalent, or current enrollment in a GED program.
2. Must meet paraprofessional requirements for the state of Alaska through one of the following methods: 48 college semester credits from a regionally accredited institution, OR a passing score of 459 or greater on the ETS Paraprofessional Assessment exam, OR passing the WorkKeys by ACT assessment, OR passing the ASD provided Master Teacher paraprofessional training.
3. Within three years of employment must meet the standard of an Intermediate+ rating on the Sign Communication Proficiency interview.
4. Excellent communication and customer service skills.
5. Ability to maintain confidentiality and inspire confidence and cooperation of staff, parents, students, administrators, and the public.
6. Ability to establish and maintain a professional relationship with staff, parents, students, administrators, and the public.
 
The following are preferred:
1. Fluency in American Sign Language and English.
2. Ability to use American Sign Language to communicate with deaf and hard of hearing children and staff members.
3. An associate’s degree or higher; or have met a rigorous standard of quality demonstrated through a formal state or local academic assessment.
4. Intermediate SLPI score within the past three years.
5. Knowledge of first aid.
6. Knowledge of how deaf and hard of hearing children relate to their educational environment, and how to meet their visual and auditory communication needs.
7. Knowledge of technology relevant to the education of deaf and hard of hearing students.
8. Knowledge of deaf culture and how it can affect education of deaf and hard of hearing children.
9. Ability to use office equipment such as computers, educational software, photocopiers, video cameras/projectors, videophones, and telephone relay services.
10. Ability to assist in the instruction of reading, writing, and mathematics.
11. Ability to use interpreting services for in-service training and meetings if needed.
12. Familiarity with the deaf community and resources available for the education of deaf and hard of hearing children.
 
Essential Job Functions
1. Provides instructional services to students either individually or in small groups under the direct supervision of a teacher using materials and tools designated by the teacher.
2. Assists in physical care tasks and health-related activities as appropriate.
3. Assists students with behavioral/management needs.
4. Assists with data collection and other tasks related to documenting student progress in learning and goal attainment.
5. Assists with classroom management, such as organizing instructional materials, supervising students on field trips, during lunch/recess/to and from buses, and in learning activities outside of their regular classroom.
6. Assists in the technical preparation and production of media programs.
7. Assists all staff and students by facilitating communication in any educational setting that the deaf and hard of hearing students attend.
8. Provides the teaching staff with information about the students that will assist the teacher with the development of appropriate learning and behavioral experiences.
9. Assists in instructing reading, writing, and mathematics; or reading readiness, writing readiness, and math readiness when working with early childhood.
10. Uses interpreting services for in-service training and meetings.
 
Physical /Mental Demands
The physical demands of this job require frequent standing, walking, sitting, speaking and hearing. Specific visual abilities are also required. The employee is regularly required to reach with his/her hands and arms and occasionally lift items weighing less than 40 lbs. Additionally, the employee must be able to understand vague and implicit instructions, be able to readily recall facts and details, handle conflict and make effective decisions under pressure. The employee must have the ability to effectively manage the stress of working with students, parents, and other employees representing diverse cultures, personalities, and work styles in a dynamic work environment.
 
The Anchorage School District is committed to providing reasonable accommodations, according to applicable state and federal laws, to all individuals with a qualified physical or mental disability.
 
Work Environment
Work is performed in a professional environment with a wide variety of individuals having differing functions, personalities and abilities, including working with diverse groups of people in a variety of different settings.
 
While performing the duties of this job the employee may be regularly exposed to a video display. The employee may be exposed to outdoor weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Additional Job Information
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job related duties as requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments.
 
Anchorage School District (ASD) employees must possess the ability to read and write in English. This also includes the ability to communicate in English with school staff, co-workers, and the public; as well as have the ability to comprehend and carry out oral and written directions and understand and follow English instructions and written documents.
 
Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a satisfactory criminal background check. For certificated positions, this is in addition to the background check conducted through the certification process with the Alaska State Department of Education and Early Development (DEED).
 
This position may be required to work in ASD facilities on the military installations (JBER). Please visit the government REAL ID website for additional information.
 
The Anchorage School District is an equal employment opportunity employer.




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Paraprofessional Educator Special Education ASL/English

JobID: 20235

Position Type:
  Classroom Support/Parapro Educator Spec Ed ASL/English


Date Posted:
  4/7/2025


Location:
  CLARK MIDDLE SCHOOL         


Date Available:
  08/11/2025


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Bargaining Unit: TOTEM
Work Year: 9 months
Work Day: 7.0 hours per day
FTE: Full time, .875 FTE
Salary: T-10, $20.53 to $21.40 per hour, DOE
 
This position receives a 4% increase to the base hourly pay rate for the bilingual requirement, per the TOTEM/ASD agreement.
 
Job Summary
The role of the Special Education Paraprofessional Educator ASL/English is to provide direct instructional and support services to deaf and hard of hearing students who require a visual sign language to access instructional information. The position has a retirement association with the Public Employees’ Retirement System (PERS).
 
Job Requirements
The following are required:
1. A high school diploma or equivalent, or current enrollment in a GED program.
2. Must meet paraprofessional requirements for the state of Alaska through one of the following methods: 48 college semester credits from a regionally accredited institution, OR a passing score of 459 or greater on the ETS Paraprofessional Assessment exam, OR passing the WorkKeys by ACT assessment, OR passing the ASD provided Master Teacher paraprofessional training.
3. Within three years of employment must meet the standard of an Intermediate+ rating on the Sign Communication Proficiency interview.
4. Excellent communication and customer service skills.
5. Ability to maintain confidentiality and inspire confidence and cooperation of staff, parents, students, administrators, and the public.
6. Ability to establish and maintain a professional relationship with staff, parents, students, administrators, and the public.
 
The following are preferred:
1. Fluency in American Sign Language and English.
2. Ability to use American Sign Language to communicate with deaf and hard of hearing children and staff members.
3. An associate’s degree or higher; or have met a rigorous standard of quality demonstrated through a formal state or local academic assessment.
4. Intermediate SLPI score within the past three years.
5. Knowledge of first aid.
6. Knowledge of how deaf and hard of hearing children relate to their educational environment, and how to meet their visual and auditory communication needs.
7. Knowledge of technology relevant to the education of deaf and hard of hearing students.
8. Knowledge of deaf culture and how it can affect education of deaf and hard of hearing children.
9. Ability to use office equipment such as computers, educational software, photocopiers, video cameras/projectors, videophones, and telephone relay services.
10. Ability to assist in the instruction of reading, writing, and mathematics.
11. Ability to use interpreting services for in-service training and meetings if needed.
12. Familiarity with the deaf community and resources available for the education of deaf and hard of hearing children.
 
Essential Job Functions
1. Provides instructional services to students either individually or in small groups under the direct supervision of a teacher using materials and tools designated by the teacher.
2. Assists in physical care tasks and health-related activities as appropriate.
3. Assists students with behavioral/management needs.
4. Assists with data collection and other tasks related to documenting student progress in learning and goal attainment.
5. Assists with classroom management, such as organizing instructional materials, supervising students on field trips, during lunch/recess/to and from buses, and in learning activities outside of their regular classroom.
6. Assists in the technical preparation and production of media programs.
7. Assists all staff and students by facilitating communication in any educational setting that the deaf and hard of hearing students attend.
8. Provides the teaching staff with information about the students that will assist the teacher with the development of appropriate learning and behavioral experiences.
9. Assists in instructing reading, writing, and mathematics; or reading readiness, writing readiness, and math readiness when working with early childhood.
10. Uses interpreting services for in-service training and meetings.
 
Physical /Mental Demands
The physical demands of this job require frequent standing, walking, sitting, speaking and hearing. Specific visual abilities are also required. The employee is regularly required to reach with his/her hands and arms and occasionally lift items weighing less than 40 lbs. Additionally, the employee must be able to understand vague and implicit instructions, be able to readily recall facts and details, handle conflict and make effective decisions under pressure. The employee must have the ability to effectively manage the stress of working with students, parents, and other employees representing diverse cultures, personalities, and work styles in a dynamic work environment.
 
The Anchorage School District is committed to providing reasonable accommodations, according to applicable state and federal laws, to all individuals with a qualified physical or mental disability.
 
Work Environment
Work is performed in a professional environment with a wide variety of individuals having differing functions, personalities and abilities, including working with diverse groups of people in a variety of different settings.
 
While performing the duties of this job the employee may be regularly exposed to a video display. The employee may be exposed to outdoor weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Additional Job Information
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job related duties as requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments.
 
Anchorage School District (ASD) employees must possess the ability to read and write in English. This also includes the ability to communicate in English with school staff, co-workers, and the public; as well as have the ability to comprehend and carry out oral and written directions and understand and follow English instructions and written documents.
 
Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a satisfactory criminal background check. For certificated positions, this is in addition to the background check conducted through the certification process with the Alaska State Department of Education and Early Development (DEED).
 
This position may be required to work in ASD facilities on the military installations (JBER). Please visit the government REAL ID website for additional information.
 
The Anchorage School District is an equal employment opportunity employer.




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Paraprofessional Educator Special Education ASL/English

JobID: 20237

Position Type:
  Classroom Support/Parapro Educator Spec Ed ASL/English


Date Posted:
  4/7/2025


Location:
  BETTYE DAVIS EAST HIGH SCHOOL             


Date Available:
  08/11/2025


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Bargaining Unit: TOTEM
Work Year: 9 months
Work Day: 7.0 hours per day
FTE: Full time, .875 FTE
Salary: T-10, $20.53 to $21.40 per hour, DOE
 
This position receives a 4% increase to the base hourly pay rate for the bilingual requirement, per the TOTEM/ASD agreement.
 
Job Summary
The role of the Special Education Paraprofessional Educator ASL/English is to provide direct instructional and support services to deaf and hard of hearing students who require a visual sign language to access instructional information. The position has a retirement association with the Public Employees’ Retirement System (PERS).
 
Job Requirements
The following are required:
1. A high school diploma or equivalent, or current enrollment in a GED program.
2. Must meet paraprofessional requirements for the state of Alaska through one of the following methods: 48 college semester credits from a regionally accredited institution, OR a passing score of 459 or greater on the ETS Paraprofessional Assessment exam, OR passing the WorkKeys by ACT assessment, OR passing the ASD provided Master Teacher paraprofessional training.
3. Within three years of employment must meet the standard of an Intermediate+ rating on the Sign Communication Proficiency interview.
4. Excellent communication and customer service skills.
5. Ability to maintain confidentiality and inspire confidence and cooperation of staff, parents, students, administrators, and the public.
6. Ability to establish and maintain a professional relationship with staff, parents, students, administrators, and the public.
 
The following are preferred:
1. Fluency in American Sign Language and English.
2. Ability to use American Sign Language to communicate with deaf and hard of hearing children and staff members.
3. An associate’s degree or higher; or have met a rigorous standard of quality demonstrated through a formal state or local academic assessment.
4. Intermediate SLPI score within the past three years.
5. Knowledge of first aid.
6. Knowledge of how deaf and hard of hearing children relate to their educational environment, and how to meet their visual and auditory communication needs.
7. Knowledge of technology relevant to the education of deaf and hard of hearing students.
8. Knowledge of deaf culture and how it can affect education of deaf and hard of hearing children.
9. Ability to use office equipment such as computers, educational software, photocopiers, video cameras/projectors, videophones, and telephone relay services.
10. Ability to assist in the instruction of reading, writing, and mathematics.
11. Ability to use interpreting services for in-service training and meetings if needed.
12. Familiarity with the deaf community and resources available for the education of deaf and hard of hearing children.
 
Essential Job Functions
1. Provides instructional services to students either individually or in small groups under the direct supervision of a teacher using materials and tools designated by the teacher.
2. Assists in physical care tasks and health-related activities as appropriate.
3. Assists students with behavioral/management needs.
4. Assists with data collection and other tasks related to documenting student progress in learning and goal attainment.
5. Assists with classroom management, such as organizing instructional materials, supervising students on field trips, during lunch/recess/to and from buses, and in learning activities outside of their regular classroom.
6. Assists in the technical preparation and production of media programs.
7. Assists all staff and students by facilitating communication in any educational setting that the deaf and hard of hearing students attend.
8. Provides the teaching staff with information about the students that will assist the teacher with the development of appropriate learning and behavioral experiences.
9. Assists in instructing reading, writing, and mathematics; or reading readiness, writing readiness, and math readiness when working with early childhood.
10. Uses interpreting services for in-service training and meetings.
 
Physical /Mental Demands
The physical demands of this job require frequent standing, walking, sitting, speaking and hearing. Specific visual abilities are also required. The employee is regularly required to reach with his/her hands and arms and occasionally lift items weighing less than 40 lbs. Additionally, the employee must be able to understand vague and implicit instructions, be able to readily recall facts and details, handle conflict and make effective decisions under pressure. The employee must have the ability to effectively manage the stress of working with students, parents, and other employees representing diverse cultures, personalities, and work styles in a dynamic work environment.
 
The Anchorage School District is committed to providing reasonable accommodations, according to applicable state and federal laws, to all individuals with a qualified physical or mental disability.
 
Work Environment
Work is performed in a professional environment with a wide variety of individuals having differing functions, personalities and abilities, including working with diverse groups of people in a variety of different settings.
 
While performing the duties of this job the employee may be regularly exposed to a video display. The employee may be exposed to outdoor weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Additional Job Information
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job related duties as requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments.
 
Anchorage School District (ASD) employees must possess the ability to read and write in English. This also includes the ability to communicate in English with school staff, co-workers, and the public; as well as have the ability to comprehend and carry out oral and written directions and understand and follow English instructions and written documents.
 
Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a satisfactory criminal background check. For certificated positions, this is in addition to the background check conducted through the certification process with the Alaska State Department of Education and Early Development (DEED).
 
This position may be required to work in ASD facilities on the military installations (JBER). Please visit the government REAL ID website for additional information.
 
The Anchorage School District is an equal employment opportunity employer.




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Paraprofessional Educator Special Education Behavior Support

JobID: 20296

Position Type:
  Classroom Support/Parapro Educator Spec Ed Behavior Support


Date Posted:
  4/9/2025


Location:
  HOMESTEAD ELEMENTARY


Date Available:
  08/11/2025


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Bargaining Unit: TOTEM
Work Year: 9 months
Work Day: 7.0 hours per day
FTE: Full time, .875 FTE
Salary: T-10, $20.53 to $21.40 per hour, DOE

This position receives an additional $2.00 for each hour worked, not to exceed 8 hours per day. 
 
Job Summary
The Behavior Support Paraprofessional Educator provides academic and behavioral support for students experiencing emotional disturbance, social and behavioral challenges, or mental health impairments. The position has a retirement association with the Public Employees’ Retirement System (PERS).
 
Job Requirements
The following are required:
1. A high school diploma or equivalent, or current enrollment in a GED program.
2. Must meet paraprofessional requirements for the state of Alaska through one of the following methods: 48 college semester credits from a regionally accredited institution, OR a passing score of 459 or greater on the ETS Paraprofessional Assessment exam, OR passing the WorkKeys by ACT assessment, OR passing the ASD provided Master Teacher paraprofessional training.
3. Basic literacy skills in reading, writing, and math.
4. Excellent communication and customer service skills.
5. Ability to maintain confidentiality and inspire confidence and cooperation of staff, parents, students, administrators, and the public.
6. Ability to establish and maintain a professional relationship with staff, parents, students, administrators, and the public.
 
The following are preferred:
1. Knowledge of first aid.
2. Experience working with students in a job related capacity such as in a school, specialized class, clinic setting, residential facility, or agency setting.
3. Two years of experience working in general education, special education, private school, agency, clinic, residential treatment, or other mental health settings.
4. Basic experience with office equipment and computer literacy skills including word processing, printing, and e-mail.
5. Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
6. Ability to read and interpret documents such as Individual Education Plans, behavior plans, and lesson plans, etc., under the direction of a special education teacher.
7. Must be able to readily recall details of individual students’ behavioral support plans.
8. Ability to resolve problems, handle conflicts, and make effective decisions under pressure.
9. Ability to share essential information appropriately with fellow team members to aid in the development of individual student programs.
10. Ability to read and interpret information from a variety of professionals, including psychologists, behavioral specialists, counselors, and mental health specialists and under the direction of these specialists and the special education teacher, appropriately use the information to support students.
11. Ability to remain calm and maintain a professional demeanor during times of conflict.
12. For behavior programs in neighborhood schools: Overall physical conditioning and ability to provide physical support for students in a variety of settings within the classroom or school. Ability and willingness to be trained on a variety of topics, including Positive Behavioral Supports, positive reinforcement techniques, appropriate behavioral interventions and de-escalation techniques.
13. For behavior programs in special schools: Overall physical conditioning and ability to provide physical support for students which will include activities such as running, carrying students, getting up and down from the floor, and if appropriate in behavioral program, sanctioned physical restraint techniques. Ability and willingness to be trained in district sanctioned de-escalation techniques and appropriate physical restraint techniques.
 
Essential Job Functions
1. Provides instructional services in reading, math, writing, etc., to students individually or in small groups under the supervision of a special education teacher.
2. Prepares or modifies instructional materials for students as specified by special education teacher.
3. Collects academic and behavioral data in accordance with student(s) IEP goals and objectives as directed by certified special education staff.
4. Collaborates and works cooperatively, as a team member, with colleagues, staff, and community agency personnel.
5. Follows written and oral instructions, and independently follows through on teacher directed academic and behavioral programming/strategies.
6. Implements and provides special education services and support for students as detailed in the IEP. Duties will include providing instructional services, accommodations and modifications, behavioral and social interventions, individual behavior improvement plans, personal hygiene assistance and assisting/monitoring students to and from buses.
7. Implements ASD approved de-escalation techniques, protocols, and training for physical restraint as required by district behavioral programs.
8. For behavior programs in neighborhood schools: Majority of hours spent in special education or general education classroom environments. However, student support may be required in other school settings such as restrooms, corridors, lunch rooms, gyms, conference rooms, or playgrounds. This also includes assistance/monitoring during lunch periods, breaks and recesses, and assisting students to and from buses as specified in the IEP.
9. For behavior programs in special schools: Majority of hours would be spent in special education classrooms, however, also works in other school settings such as restrooms, corridors, lunch room, gym, playground. Required to attend students during outside recess on playground and to and from the bus.
10. Supports the Anchorage School District’s position of valuing diversity, promoting respect, and maintaining standards of confidentiality.
 
Physical /Mental Demands
The physical demands of this job require frequent standing, walking, sitting, speaking and hearing. Specific visual abilities are also required. The employee is regularly required to reach with his/her hands and arms and occasionally lift items weighing less than 40 lbs. Additionally, the employee must be able to understand vague and implicit instructions, be able to readily recall facts and details, handle conflict and make effective decisions under pressure. The employee must have the ability to effectively manage the stress of working with students, parents, and other employees representing diverse cultures, personalities, and work styles in a dynamic work environment.
 
The Anchorage School District is committed to providing reasonable accommodations, according to applicable state and federal laws, to all individuals with a qualified physical or mental disability.
 
Work Environment
Work is performed in a professional environment with a wide variety of individuals having differing functions, personalities and abilities, including working with diverse groups of people in a variety of different settings.
 
While performing the duties of this job the employee may be regularly exposed to a video display. The employee may be exposed to outdoor weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Additional Job Information
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job related duties as requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments.
 
Anchorage School District (ASD) employees must possess the ability to read and write in English. This also includes the ability to communicate in English with school staff, co-workers, and the public; as well as have the ability to comprehend and carry out oral and written directions and understand and follow English instructions and written documents.
 
Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a satisfactory criminal background check. For certificated positions, this is in addition to the background check conducted through the certification process with the Alaska State Department of Education and Early Development (DEED).
 
This position may be required to work in ASD facilities on the military installations (JBER). Please visit the government REAL ID website for additional information.
 
The Anchorage School District is an equal employment opportunity employer.




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Paraprofessional Educator Special Education Behavior Support

JobID: 20194

Position Type:
  Classroom Support/Parapro Educator Spec Ed Behavior Support


Date Posted:
  4/7/2025


Location:
  PTARMIGAN ELEMENTARY         


Date Available:
  08/11/2025


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Bargaining Unit: TOTEM
Work Year: 9 months
Work Day: 7.0 hours per day
FTE: Full time, .875 FTE
Salary: T-10, $20.53 to $21.40 per hour, DOE

This position receives an additional $2.00 for each hour worked, not to exceed 8 hours per day. 
 
Job Summary
The Behavior Support Paraprofessional Educator provides academic and behavioral support for students experiencing emotional disturbance, social and behavioral challenges, or mental health impairments. The position has a retirement association with the Public Employees’ Retirement System (PERS).
 
Job Requirements
The following are required:
1. A high school diploma or equivalent, or current enrollment in a GED program.
2. Must meet paraprofessional requirements for the state of Alaska through one of the following methods: 48 college semester credits from a regionally accredited institution, OR a passing score of 459 or greater on the ETS Paraprofessional Assessment exam, OR passing the WorkKeys by ACT assessment, OR passing the ASD provided Master Teacher paraprofessional training.
3. Basic literacy skills in reading, writing, and math.
4. Excellent communication and customer service skills.
5. Ability to maintain confidentiality and inspire confidence and cooperation of staff, parents, students, administrators, and the public.
6. Ability to establish and maintain a professional relationship with staff, parents, students, administrators, and the public.
 
The following are preferred:
1. Knowledge of first aid.
2. Experience working with students in a job related capacity such as in a school, specialized class, clinic setting, residential facility, or agency setting.
3. Two years of experience working in general education, special education, private school, agency, clinic, residential treatment, or other mental health settings.
4. Basic experience with office equipment and computer literacy skills including word processing, printing, and e-mail.
5. Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
6. Ability to read and interpret documents such as Individual Education Plans, behavior plans, and lesson plans, etc., under the direction of a special education teacher.
7. Must be able to readily recall details of individual students’ behavioral support plans.
8. Ability to resolve problems, handle conflicts, and make effective decisions under pressure.
9. Ability to share essential information appropriately with fellow team members to aid in the development of individual student programs.
10. Ability to read and interpret information from a variety of professionals, including psychologists, behavioral specialists, counselors, and mental health specialists and under the direction of these specialists and the special education teacher, appropriately use the information to support students.
11. Ability to remain calm and maintain a professional demeanor during times of conflict.
12. For behavior programs in neighborhood schools: Overall physical conditioning and ability to provide physical support for students in a variety of settings within the classroom or school. Ability and willingness to be trained on a variety of topics, including Positive Behavioral Supports, positive reinforcement techniques, appropriate behavioral interventions and de-escalation techniques.
13. For behavior programs in special schools: Overall physical conditioning and ability to provide physical support for students which will include activities such as running, carrying students, getting up and down from the floor, and if appropriate in behavioral program, sanctioned physical restraint techniques. Ability and willingness to be trained in district sanctioned de-escalation techniques and appropriate physical restraint techniques.
 
Essential Job Functions
1. Provides instructional services in reading, math, writing, etc., to students individually or in small groups under the supervision of a special education teacher.
2. Prepares or modifies instructional materials for students as specified by special education teacher.
3. Collects academic and behavioral data in accordance with student(s) IEP goals and objectives as directed by certified special education staff.
4. Collaborates and works cooperatively, as a team member, with colleagues, staff, and community agency personnel.
5. Follows written and oral instructions, and independently follows through on teacher directed academic and behavioral programming/strategies.
6. Implements and provides special education services and support for students as detailed in the IEP. Duties will include providing instructional services, accommodations and modifications, behavioral and social interventions, individual behavior improvement plans, personal hygiene assistance and assisting/monitoring students to and from buses.
7. Implements ASD approved de-escalation techniques, protocols, and training for physical restraint as required by district behavioral programs.
8. For behavior programs in neighborhood schools: Majority of hours spent in special education or general education classroom environments. However, student support may be required in other school settings such as restrooms, corridors, lunch rooms, gyms, conference rooms, or playgrounds. This also includes assistance/monitoring during lunch periods, breaks and recesses, and assisting students to and from buses as specified in the IEP.
9. For behavior programs in special schools: Majority of hours would be spent in special education classrooms, however, also works in other school settings such as restrooms, corridors, lunch room, gym, playground. Required to attend students during outside recess on playground and to and from the bus.
10. Supports the Anchorage School District’s position of valuing diversity, promoting respect, and maintaining standards of confidentiality.
 
Physical /Mental Demands
The physical demands of this job require frequent standing, walking, sitting, speaking and hearing. Specific visual abilities are also required. The employee is regularly required to reach with his/her hands and arms and occasionally lift items weighing less than 40 lbs. Additionally, the employee must be able to understand vague and implicit instructions, be able to readily recall facts and details, handle conflict and make effective decisions under pressure. The employee must have the ability to effectively manage the stress of working with students, parents, and other employees representing diverse cultures, personalities, and work styles in a dynamic work environment.
 
The Anchorage School District is committed to providing reasonable accommodations, according to applicable state and federal laws, to all individuals with a qualified physical or mental disability.
 
Work Environment
Work is performed in a professional environment with a wide variety of individuals having differing functions, personalities and abilities, including working with diverse groups of people in a variety of different settings.
 
While performing the duties of this job the employee may be regularly exposed to a video display. The employee may be exposed to outdoor weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Additional Job Information
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job related duties as requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments.
 
Anchorage School District (ASD) employees must possess the ability to read and write in English. This also includes the ability to communicate in English with school staff, co-workers, and the public; as well as have the ability to comprehend and carry out oral and written directions and understand and follow English instructions and written documents.
 
Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a satisfactory criminal background check. For certificated positions, this is in addition to the background check conducted through the certification process with the Alaska State Department of Education and Early Development (DEED).
 
This position may be required to work in ASD facilities on the military installations (JBER). Please visit the government REAL ID website for additional information.
 
The Anchorage School District is an equal employment opportunity employer.




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Paraprofessional Educator Special Education Behavior Support

JobID: 20203

Position Type:
  Classroom Support/Parapro Educator Spec Ed Behavior Support


Date Posted:
  4/7/2025


Location:
  TYSON ELEMENTARY             


Date Available:
  08/11/2025


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Bargaining Unit: TOTEM
Work Year: 9 months
Work Day: 7.0 hours per day
FTE: Full time, .875 FTE
Salary: T-10, $20.53 to $21.40 per hour, DOE

This position receives an additional $2.00 for each hour worked, not to exceed 8 hours per day. 
 
Job Summary
The Behavior Support Paraprofessional Educator provides academic and behavioral support for students experiencing emotional disturbance, social and behavioral challenges, or mental health impairments. The position has a retirement association with the Public Employees’ Retirement System (PERS).
 
Job Requirements
The following are required:
1. A high school diploma or equivalent, or current enrollment in a GED program.
2. Must meet paraprofessional requirements for the state of Alaska through one of the following methods: 48 college semester credits from a regionally accredited institution, OR a passing score of 459 or greater on the ETS Paraprofessional Assessment exam, OR passing the WorkKeys by ACT assessment, OR passing the ASD provided Master Teacher paraprofessional training.
3. Basic literacy skills in reading, writing, and math.
4. Excellent communication and customer service skills.
5. Ability to maintain confidentiality and inspire confidence and cooperation of staff, parents, students, administrators, and the public.
6. Ability to establish and maintain a professional relationship with staff, parents, students, administrators, and the public.
 
The following are preferred:
1. Knowledge of first aid.
2. Experience working with students in a job related capacity such as in a school, specialized class, clinic setting, residential facility, or agency setting.
3. Two years of experience working in general education, special education, private school, agency, clinic, residential treatment, or other mental health settings.
4. Basic experience with office equipment and computer literacy skills including word processing, printing, and e-mail.
5. Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
6. Ability to read and interpret documents such as Individual Education Plans, behavior plans, and lesson plans, etc., under the direction of a special education teacher.
7. Must be able to readily recall details of individual students’ behavioral support plans.
8. Ability to resolve problems, handle conflicts, and make effective decisions under pressure.
9. Ability to share essential information appropriately with fellow team members to aid in the development of individual student programs.
10. Ability to read and interpret information from a variety of professionals, including psychologists, behavioral specialists, counselors, and mental health specialists and under the direction of these specialists and the special education teacher, appropriately use the information to support students.
11. Ability to remain calm and maintain a professional demeanor during times of conflict.
12. For behavior programs in neighborhood schools: Overall physical conditioning and ability to provide physical support for students in a variety of settings within the classroom or school. Ability and willingness to be trained on a variety of topics, including Positive Behavioral Supports, positive reinforcement techniques, appropriate behavioral interventions and de-escalation techniques.
13. For behavior programs in special schools: Overall physical conditioning and ability to provide physical support for students which will include activities such as running, carrying students, getting up and down from the floor, and if appropriate in behavioral program, sanctioned physical restraint techniques. Ability and willingness to be trained in district sanctioned de-escalation techniques and appropriate physical restraint techniques.
 
Essential Job Functions
1. Provides instructional services in reading, math, writing, etc., to students individually or in small groups under the supervision of a special education teacher.
2. Prepares or modifies instructional materials for students as specified by special education teacher.
3. Collects academic and behavioral data in accordance with student(s) IEP goals and objectives as directed by certified special education staff.
4. Collaborates and works cooperatively, as a team member, with colleagues, staff, and community agency personnel.
5. Follows written and oral instructions, and independently follows through on teacher directed academic and behavioral programming/strategies.
6. Implements and provides special education services and support for students as detailed in the IEP. Duties will include providing instructional services, accommodations and modifications, behavioral and social interventions, individual behavior improvement plans, personal hygiene assistance and assisting/monitoring students to and from buses.
7. Implements ASD approved de-escalation techniques, protocols, and training for physical restraint as required by district behavioral programs.
8. For behavior programs in neighborhood schools: Majority of hours spent in special education or general education classroom environments. However, student support may be required in other school settings such as restrooms, corridors, lunch rooms, gyms, conference rooms, or playgrounds. This also includes assistance/monitoring during lunch periods, breaks and recesses, and assisting students to and from buses as specified in the IEP.
9. For behavior programs in special schools: Majority of hours would be spent in special education classrooms, however, also works in other school settings such as restrooms, corridors, lunch room, gym, playground. Required to attend students during outside recess on playground and to and from the bus.
10. Supports the Anchorage School District’s position of valuing diversity, promoting respect, and maintaining standards of confidentiality.
 
Physical /Mental Demands
The physical demands of this job require frequent standing, walking, sitting, speaking and hearing. Specific visual abilities are also required. The employee is regularly required to reach with his/her hands and arms and occasionally lift items weighing less than 40 lbs. Additionally, the employee must be able to understand vague and implicit instructions, be able to readily recall facts and details, handle conflict and make effective decisions under pressure. The employee must have the ability to effectively manage the stress of working with students, parents, and other employees representing diverse cultures, personalities, and work styles in a dynamic work environment.
 
The Anchorage School District is committed to providing reasonable accommodations, according to applicable state and federal laws, to all individuals with a qualified physical or mental disability.
 
Work Environment
Work is performed in a professional environment with a wide variety of individuals having differing functions, personalities and abilities, including working with diverse groups of people in a variety of different settings.
 
While performing the duties of this job the employee may be regularly exposed to a video display. The employee may be exposed to outdoor weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Additional Job Information
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job related duties as requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments.
 
Anchorage School District (ASD) employees must possess the ability to read and write in English. This also includes the ability to communicate in English with school staff, co-workers, and the public; as well as have the ability to comprehend and carry out oral and written directions and understand and follow English instructions and written documents.
 
Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a satisfactory criminal background check. For certificated positions, this is in addition to the background check conducted through the certification process with the Alaska State Department of Education and Early Development (DEED).
 
This position may be required to work in ASD facilities on the military installations (JBER). Please visit the government REAL ID website for additional information.
 
The Anchorage School District is an equal employment opportunity employer.




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Paraprofessional Educator Special Education Behavior Support

JobID: 20204

Position Type:
  Classroom Support/Parapro Educator Spec Ed Behavior Support


Date Posted:
  4/7/2025


Location:
  TYSON ELEMENTARY             


Date Available:
  08/11/2025


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Bargaining Unit: TOTEM
Work Year: 9 months
Work Day: 7.0 hours per day
FTE: Full time, .875 FTE
Salary: T-10, $20.53 to $21.40 per hour, DOE

This position receives an additional $2.00 for each hour worked, not to exceed 8 hours per day. 
 
Job Summary
The Behavior Support Paraprofessional Educator provides academic and behavioral support for students experiencing emotional disturbance, social and behavioral challenges, or mental health impairments. The position has a retirement association with the Public Employees’ Retirement System (PERS).
 
Job Requirements
The following are required:
1. A high school diploma or equivalent, or current enrollment in a GED program.
2. Must meet paraprofessional requirements for the state of Alaska through one of the following methods: 48 college semester credits from a regionally accredited institution, OR a passing score of 459 or greater on the ETS Paraprofessional Assessment exam, OR passing the WorkKeys by ACT assessment, OR passing the ASD provided Master Teacher paraprofessional training.
3. Basic literacy skills in reading, writing, and math.
4. Excellent communication and customer service skills.
5. Ability to maintain confidentiality and inspire confidence and cooperation of staff, parents, students, administrators, and the public.
6. Ability to establish and maintain a professional relationship with staff, parents, students, administrators, and the public.
 
The following are preferred:
1. Knowledge of first aid.
2. Experience working with students in a job related capacity such as in a school, specialized class, clinic setting, residential facility, or agency setting.
3. Two years of experience working in general education, special education, private school, agency, clinic, residential treatment, or other mental health settings.
4. Basic experience with office equipment and computer literacy skills including word processing, printing, and e-mail.
5. Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
6. Ability to read and interpret documents such as Individual Education Plans, behavior plans, and lesson plans, etc., under the direction of a special education teacher.
7. Must be able to readily recall details of individual students’ behavioral support plans.
8. Ability to resolve problems, handle conflicts, and make effective decisions under pressure.
9. Ability to share essential information appropriately with fellow team members to aid in the development of individual student programs.
10. Ability to read and interpret information from a variety of professionals, including psychologists, behavioral specialists, counselors, and mental health specialists and under the direction of these specialists and the special education teacher, appropriately use the information to support students.
11. Ability to remain calm and maintain a professional demeanor during times of conflict.
12. For behavior programs in neighborhood schools: Overall physical conditioning and ability to provide physical support for students in a variety of settings within the classroom or school. Ability and willingness to be trained on a variety of topics, including Positive Behavioral Supports, positive reinforcement techniques, appropriate behavioral interventions and de-escalation techniques.
13. For behavior programs in special schools: Overall physical conditioning and ability to provide physical support for students which will include activities such as running, carrying students, getting up and down from the floor, and if appropriate in behavioral program, sanctioned physical restraint techniques. Ability and willingness to be trained in district sanctioned de-escalation techniques and appropriate physical restraint techniques.
 
Essential Job Functions
1. Provides instructional services in reading, math, writing, etc., to students individually or in small groups under the supervision of a special education teacher.
2. Prepares or modifies instructional materials for students as specified by special education teacher.
3. Collects academic and behavioral data in accordance with student(s) IEP goals and objectives as directed by certified special education staff.
4. Collaborates and works cooperatively, as a team member, with colleagues, staff, and community agency personnel.
5. Follows written and oral instructions, and independently follows through on teacher directed academic and behavioral programming/strategies.
6. Implements and provides special education services and support for students as detailed in the IEP. Duties will include providing instructional services, accommodations and modifications, behavioral and social interventions, individual behavior improvement plans, personal hygiene assistance and assisting/monitoring students to and from buses.
7. Implements ASD approved de-escalation techniques, protocols, and training for physical restraint as required by district behavioral programs.
8. For behavior programs in neighborhood schools: Majority of hours spent in special education or general education classroom environments. However, student support may be required in other school settings such as restrooms, corridors, lunch rooms, gyms, conference rooms, or playgrounds. This also includes assistance/monitoring during lunch periods, breaks and recesses, and assisting students to and from buses as specified in the IEP.
9. For behavior programs in special schools: Majority of hours would be spent in special education classrooms, however, also works in other school settings such as restrooms, corridors, lunch room, gym, playground. Required to attend students during outside recess on playground and to and from the bus.
10. Supports the Anchorage School District’s position of valuing diversity, promoting respect, and maintaining standards of confidentiality.
 
Physical /Mental Demands
The physical demands of this job require frequent standing, walking, sitting, speaking and hearing. Specific visual abilities are also required. The employee is regularly required to reach with his/her hands and arms and occasionally lift items weighing less than 40 lbs. Additionally, the employee must be able to understand vague and implicit instructions, be able to readily recall facts and details, handle conflict and make effective decisions under pressure. The employee must have the ability to effectively manage the stress of working with students, parents, and other employees representing diverse cultures, personalities, and work styles in a dynamic work environment.
 
The Anchorage School District is committed to providing reasonable accommodations, according to applicable state and federal laws, to all individuals with a qualified physical or mental disability.
 
Work Environment
Work is performed in a professional environment with a wide variety of individuals having differing functions, personalities and abilities, including working with diverse groups of people in a variety of different settings.
 
While performing the duties of this job the employee may be regularly exposed to a video display. The employee may be exposed to outdoor weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Additional Job Information
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job related duties as requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments.
 
Anchorage School District (ASD) employees must possess the ability to read and write in English. This also includes the ability to communicate in English with school staff, co-workers, and the public; as well as have the ability to comprehend and carry out oral and written directions and understand and follow English instructions and written documents.
 
Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a satisfactory criminal background check. For certificated positions, this is in addition to the background check conducted through the certification process with the Alaska State Department of Education and Early Development (DEED).
 
This position may be required to work in ASD facilities on the military installations (JBER). Please visit the government REAL ID website for additional information.
 
The Anchorage School District is an equal employment opportunity employer.




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Paraprofessional Educator Special Education Behavior Support

JobID: 20146

Position Type:
  Classroom Support/Parapro Educator Spec Ed Behavior Support


Date Posted:
  4/4/2025


Location:
  KASUUN ELEMENTARY


Date Available:
  08/11/2025


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Bargaining Unit: TOTEM
Work Year: 9 months
Work Day: 7.0 hours per day
FTE: Full time, .875 FTE
Salary: T-10, $20.53 to $21.40 per hour, DOE

This position receives an additional $2.00 for each hour worked, not to exceed 8 hours per day. 
 
Job Summary
The Behavior Support Paraprofessional Educator provides academic and behavioral support for students experiencing emotional disturbance, social and behavioral challenges, or mental health impairments. The position has a retirement association with the Public Employees’ Retirement System (PERS).
 
Job Requirements
The following are required:
1. A high school diploma or equivalent, or current enrollment in a GED program.
2. Must meet paraprofessional requirements for the state of Alaska through one of the following methods: 48 college semester credits from a regionally accredited institution, OR a passing score of 459 or greater on the ETS Paraprofessional Assessment exam, OR passing the WorkKeys by ACT assessment, OR passing the ASD provided Master Teacher paraprofessional training.
3. Basic literacy skills in reading, writing, and math.
4. Excellent communication and customer service skills.
5. Ability to maintain confidentiality and inspire confidence and cooperation of staff, parents, students, administrators, and the public.
6. Ability to establish and maintain a professional relationship with staff, parents, students, administrators, and the public.
 
The following are preferred:
1. Knowledge of first aid.
2. Experience working with students in a job related capacity such as in a school, specialized class, clinic setting, residential facility, or agency setting.
3. Two years of experience working in general education, special education, private school, agency, clinic, residential treatment, or other mental health settings.
4. Basic experience with office equipment and computer literacy skills including word processing, printing, and e-mail.
5. Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
6. Ability to read and interpret documents such as Individual Education Plans, behavior plans, and lesson plans, etc., under the direction of a special education teacher.
7. Must be able to readily recall details of individual students’ behavioral support plans.
8. Ability to resolve problems, handle conflicts, and make effective decisions under pressure.
9. Ability to share essential information appropriately with fellow team members to aid in the development of individual student programs.
10. Ability to read and interpret information from a variety of professionals, including psychologists, behavioral specialists, counselors, and mental health specialists and under the direction of these specialists and the special education teacher, appropriately use the information to support students.
11. Ability to remain calm and maintain a professional demeanor during times of conflict.
12. For behavior programs in neighborhood schools: Overall physical conditioning and ability to provide physical support for students in a variety of settings within the classroom or school. Ability and willingness to be trained on a variety of topics, including Positive Behavioral Supports, positive reinforcement techniques, appropriate behavioral interventions and de-escalation techniques.
13. For behavior programs in special schools: Overall physical conditioning and ability to provide physical support for students which will include activities such as running, carrying students, getting up and down from the floor, and if appropriate in behavioral program, sanctioned physical restraint techniques. Ability and willingness to be trained in district sanctioned de-escalation techniques and appropriate physical restraint techniques.
 
Essential Job Functions
1. Provides instructional services in reading, math, writing, etc., to students individually or in small groups under the supervision of a special education teacher.
2. Prepares or modifies instructional materials for students as specified by special education teacher.
3. Collects academic and behavioral data in accordance with student(s) IEP goals and objectives as directed by certified special education staff.
4. Collaborates and works cooperatively, as a team member, with colleagues, staff, and community agency personnel.
5. Follows written and oral instructions, and independently follows through on teacher directed academic and behavioral programming/strategies.
6. Implements and provides special education services and support for students as detailed in the IEP. Duties will include providing instructional services, accommodations and modifications, behavioral and social interventions, individual behavior improvement plans, personal hygiene assistance and assisting/monitoring students to and from buses.
7. Implements ASD approved de-escalation techniques, protocols, and training for physical restraint as required by district behavioral programs.
8. For behavior programs in neighborhood schools: Majority of hours spent in special education or general education classroom environments. However, student support may be required in other school settings such as restrooms, corridors, lunch rooms, gyms, conference rooms, or playgrounds. This also includes assistance/monitoring during lunch periods, breaks and recesses, and assisting students to and from buses as specified in the IEP.
9. For behavior programs in special schools: Majority of hours would be spent in special education classrooms, however, also works in other school settings such as restrooms, corridors, lunch room, gym, playground. Required to attend students during outside recess on playground and to and from the bus.
10. Supports the Anchorage School District’s position of valuing diversity, promoting respect, and maintaining standards of confidentiality.
 
Physical /Mental Demands
The physical demands of this job require frequent standing, walking, sitting, speaking and hearing. Specific visual abilities are also required. The employee is regularly required to reach with his/her hands and arms and occasionally lift items weighing less than 40 lbs. Additionally, the employee must be able to understand vague and implicit instructions, be able to readily recall facts and details, handle conflict and make effective decisions under pressure. The employee must have the ability to effectively manage the stress of working with students, parents, and other employees representing diverse cultures, personalities, and work styles in a dynamic work environment.
 
The Anchorage School District is committed to providing reasonable accommodations, according to applicable state and federal laws, to all individuals with a qualified physical or mental disability.
 
Work Environment
Work is performed in a professional environment with a wide variety of individuals having differing functions, personalities and abilities, including working with diverse groups of people in a variety of different settings.
 
While performing the duties of this job the employee may be regularly exposed to a video display. The employee may be exposed to outdoor weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Additional Job Information
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job related duties as requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments.
 
Anchorage School District (ASD) employees must possess the ability to read and write in English. This also includes the ability to communicate in English with school staff, co-workers, and the public; as well as have the ability to comprehend and carry out oral and written directions and understand and follow English instructions and written documents.
 
Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a satisfactory criminal background check. For certificated positions, this is in addition to the background check conducted through the certification process with the Alaska State Department of Education and Early Development (DEED).
 
This position may be required to work in ASD facilities on the military installations (JBER). Please visit the government REAL ID website for additional information.
 
The Anchorage School District is an equal employment opportunity employer.




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Paraprofessional Educator Special Education Behavior Support

JobID: 20162

Position Type:
  Classroom Support/Parapro Educator Spec Ed Behavior Support


Date Posted:
  4/4/2025


Location:
  PTARMIGAN ELEMENTARY         


Date Available:
  08/11/2025


  Additional Information:  Show/Hide

Bargaining Unit: TOTEM
Work Year: 9 months
Work Day: 7.0 hours per day
FTE: Full time, .875 FTE
Salary: T-10, $20.53 to $21.40 per hour, DOE

This position receives an additional $2.00 for each hour worked, not to exceed 8 hours per day. 
 
Job Summary
The Behavior Support Paraprofessional Educator provides academic and behavioral support for students experiencing emotional disturbance, social and behavioral challenges, or mental health impairments. The position has a retirement association with the Public Employees’ Retirement System (PERS).
 
Job Requirements
The following are required:
1. A high school diploma or equivalent, or current enrollment in a GED program.
2. Must meet paraprofessional requirements for the state of Alaska through one of the following methods: 48 college semester credits from a regionally accredited institution, OR a passing score of 459 or greater on the ETS Paraprofessional Assessment exam, OR passing the WorkKeys by ACT assessment, OR passing the ASD provided Master Teacher paraprofessional training.
3. Basic literacy skills in reading, writing, and math.
4. Excellent communication and customer service skills.
5. Ability to maintain confidentiality and inspire confidence and cooperation of staff, parents, students, administrators, and the public.
6. Ability to establish and maintain a professional relationship with staff, parents, students, administrators, and the public.
 
The following are preferred:
1. Knowledge of first aid.
2. Experience working with students in a job related capacity such as in a school, specialized class, clinic setting, residential facility, or agency setting.
3. Two years of experience working in general education, special education, private school, agency, clinic, residential treatment, or other mental health settings.
4. Basic experience with office equipment and computer literacy skills including word processing, printing, and e-mail.
5. Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
6. Ability to read and interpret documents such as Individual Education Plans, behavior plans, and lesson plans, etc., under the direction of a special education teacher.
7. Must be able to readily recall details of individual students’ behavioral support plans.
8. Ability to resolve problems, handle conflicts, and make effective decisions under pressure.
9. Ability to share essential information appropriately with fellow team members to aid in the development of individual student programs.
10. Ability to read and interpret information from a variety of professionals, including psychologists, behavioral specialists, counselors, and mental health specialists and under the direction of these specialists and the special education teacher, appropriately use the information to support students.
11. Ability to remain calm and maintain a professional demeanor during times of conflict.
12. For behavior programs in neighborhood schools: Overall physical conditioning and ability to provide physical support for students in a variety of settings within the classroom or school. Ability and willingness to be trained on a variety of topics, including Positive Behavioral Supports, positive reinforcement techniques, appropriate behavioral interventions and de-escalation techniques.
13. For behavior programs in special schools: Overall physical conditioning and ability to provide physical support for students which will include activities such as running, carrying students, getting up and down from the floor, and if appropriate in behavioral program, sanctioned physical restraint techniques. Ability and willingness to be trained in district sanctioned de-escalation techniques and appropriate physical restraint techniques.
 
Essential Job Functions
1. Provides instructional services in reading, math, writing, etc., to students individually or in small groups under the supervision of a special education teacher.
2. Prepares or modifies instructional materials for students as specified by special education teacher.
3. Collects academic and behavioral data in accordance with student(s) IEP goals and objectives as directed by certified special education staff.
4. Collaborates and works cooperatively, as a team member, with colleagues, staff, and community agency personnel.
5. Follows written and oral instructions, and independently follows through on teacher directed academic and behavioral programming/strategies.
6. Implements and provides special education services and support for students as detailed in the IEP. Duties will include providing instructional services, accommodations and modifications, behavioral and social interventions, individual behavior improvement plans, personal hygiene assistance and assisting/monitoring students to and from buses.
7. Implements ASD approved de-escalation techniques, protocols, and training for physical restraint as required by district behavioral programs.
8. For behavior programs in neighborhood schools: Majority of hours spent in special education or general education classroom environments. However, student support may be required in other school settings such as restrooms, corridors, lunch rooms, gyms, conference rooms, or playgrounds. This also includes assistance/monitoring during lunch periods, breaks and recesses, and assisting students to and from buses as specified in the IEP.
9. For behavior programs in special schools: Majority of hours would be spent in special education classrooms, however, also works in other school settings such as restrooms, corridors, lunch room, gym, playground. Required to attend students during outside recess on playground and to and from the bus.
10. Supports the Anchorage School District’s position of valuing diversity, promoting respect, and maintaining standards of confidentiality.
 
Physical /Mental Demands
The physical demands of this job require frequent standing, walking, sitting, speaking and hearing. Specific visual abilities are also required. The employee is regularly required to reach with his/her hands and arms and occasionally lift items weighing less than 40 lbs. Additionally, the employee must be able to understand vague and implicit instructions, be able to readily recall facts and details, handle conflict and make effective decisions under pressure. The employee must have the ability to effectively manage the stress of working with students, parents, and other employees representing diverse cultures, personalities, and work styles in a dynamic work environment.
 
The Anchorage School District is committed to providing reasonable accommodations, according to applicable state and federal laws, to all individuals with a qualified physical or mental disability.
 
Work Environment
Work is performed in a professional environment with a wide variety of individuals having differing functions, personalities and abilities, including working with diverse groups of people in a variety of different settings.
 
While performing the duties of this job the employee may be regularly exposed to a video display. The employee may be exposed to outdoor weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Additional Job Information
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job related duties as requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments.
 
Anchorage School District (ASD) employees must possess the ability to read and write in English. This also includes the ability to communicate in English with school staff, co-workers, and the public; as well as have the ability to comprehend and carry out oral and written directions and understand and follow English instructions and written documents.
 
Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a satisfactory criminal background check. For certificated positions, this is in addition to the background check conducted through the certification process with the Alaska State Department of Education and Early Development (DEED).
 
This position may be required to work in ASD facilities on the military installations (JBER). Please visit the government REAL ID website for additional information.
 
The Anchorage School District is an equal employment opportunity employer.




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Paraprofessional Educator Special Education Behavior Support

JobID: 20163

Position Type:
  Classroom Support/Parapro Educator Spec Ed Behavior Support


Date Posted:
  4/4/2025


Location:
  PTARMIGAN ELEMENTARY         


Date Available:
  08/11/2025


  Additional Information:  Show/Hide

Bargaining Unit: TOTEM
Work Year: 9 months
Work Day: 7.0 hours per day
FTE: Full time, .875 FTE
Salary: T-10, $20.53 to $21.40 per hour, DOE

This position receives an additional $2.00 for each hour worked, not to exceed 8 hours per day. 
 
Job Summary
The Behavior Support Paraprofessional Educator provides academic and behavioral support for students experiencing emotional disturbance, social and behavioral challenges, or mental health impairments. The position has a retirement association with the Public Employees’ Retirement System (PERS).
 
Job Requirements
The following are required:
1. A high school diploma or equivalent, or current enrollment in a GED program.
2. Must meet paraprofessional requirements for the state of Alaska through one of the following methods: 48 college semester credits from a regionally accredited institution, OR a passing score of 459 or greater on the ETS Paraprofessional Assessment exam, OR passing the WorkKeys by ACT assessment, OR passing the ASD provided Master Teacher paraprofessional training.
3. Basic literacy skills in reading, writing, and math.
4. Excellent communication and customer service skills.
5. Ability to maintain confidentiality and inspire confidence and cooperation of staff, parents, students, administrators, and the public.
6. Ability to establish and maintain a professional relationship with staff, parents, students, administrators, and the public.
 
The following are preferred:
1. Knowledge of first aid.
2. Experience working with students in a job related capacity such as in a school, specialized class, clinic setting, residential facility, or agency setting.
3. Two years of experience working in general education, special education, private school, agency, clinic, residential treatment, or other mental health settings.
4. Basic experience with office equipment and computer literacy skills including word processing, printing, and e-mail.
5. Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
6. Ability to read and interpret documents such as Individual Education Plans, behavior plans, and lesson plans, etc., under the direction of a special education teacher.
7. Must be able to readily recall details of individual students’ behavioral support plans.
8. Ability to resolve problems, handle conflicts, and make effective decisions under pressure.
9. Ability to share essential information appropriately with fellow team members to aid in the development of individual student programs.
10. Ability to read and interpret information from a variety of professionals, including psychologists, behavioral specialists, counselors, and mental health specialists and under the direction of these specialists and the special education teacher, appropriately use the information to support students.
11. Ability to remain calm and maintain a professional demeanor during times of conflict.
12. For behavior programs in neighborhood schools: Overall physical conditioning and ability to provide physical support for students in a variety of settings within the classroom or school. Ability and willingness to be trained on a variety of topics, including Positive Behavioral Supports, positive reinforcement techniques, appropriate behavioral interventions and de-escalation techniques.
13. For behavior programs in special schools: Overall physical conditioning and ability to provide physical support for students which will include activities such as running, carrying students, getting up and down from the floor, and if appropriate in behavioral program, sanctioned physical restraint techniques. Ability and willingness to be trained in district sanctioned de-escalation techniques and appropriate physical restraint techniques.
 
Essential Job Functions
1. Provides instructional services in reading, math, writing, etc., to students individually or in small groups under the supervision of a special education teacher.
2. Prepares or modifies instructional materials for students as specified by special education teacher.
3. Collects academic and behavioral data in accordance with student(s) IEP goals and objectives as directed by certified special education staff.
4. Collaborates and works cooperatively, as a team member, with colleagues, staff, and community agency personnel.
5. Follows written and oral instructions, and independently follows through on teacher directed academic and behavioral programming/strategies.
6. Implements and provides special education services and support for students as detailed in the IEP. Duties will include providing instructional services, accommodations and modifications, behavioral and social interventions, individual behavior improvement plans, personal hygiene assistance and assisting/monitoring students to and from buses.
7. Implements ASD approved de-escalation techniques, protocols, and training for physical restraint as required by district behavioral programs.
8. For behavior programs in neighborhood schools: Majority of hours spent in special education or general education classroom environments. However, student support may be required in other school settings such as restrooms, corridors, lunch rooms, gyms, conference rooms, or playgrounds. This also includes assistance/monitoring during lunch periods, breaks and recesses, and assisting students to and from buses as specified in the IEP.
9. For behavior programs in special schools: Majority of hours would be spent in special education classrooms, however, also works in other school settings such as restrooms, corridors, lunch room, gym, playground. Required to attend students during outside recess on playground and to and from the bus.
10. Supports the Anchorage School District’s position of valuing diversity, promoting respect, and maintaining standards of confidentiality.
 
Physical /Mental Demands
The physical demands of this job require frequent standing, walking, sitting, speaking and hearing. Specific visual abilities are also required. The employee is regularly required to reach with his/her hands and arms and occasionally lift items weighing less than 40 lbs. Additionally, the employee must be able to understand vague and implicit instructions, be able to readily recall facts and details, handle conflict and make effective decisions under pressure. The employee must have the ability to effectively manage the stress of working with students, parents, and other employees representing diverse cultures, personalities, and work styles in a dynamic work environment.
 
The Anchorage School District is committed to providing reasonable accommodations, according to applicable state and federal laws, to all individuals with a qualified physical or mental disability.
 
Work Environment
Work is performed in a professional environment with a wide variety of individuals having differing functions, personalities and abilities, including working with diverse groups of people in a variety of different settings.
 
While performing the duties of this job the employee may be regularly exposed to a video display. The employee may be exposed to outdoor weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Additional Job Information
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job related duties as requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments.
 
Anchorage School District (ASD) employees must possess the ability to read and write in English. This also includes the ability to communicate in English with school staff, co-workers, and the public; as well as have the ability to comprehend and carry out oral and written directions and understand and follow English instructions and written documents.
 
Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a satisfactory criminal background check. For certificated positions, this is in addition to the background check conducted through the certification process with the Alaska State Department of Education and Early Development (DEED).
 
This position may be required to work in ASD facilities on the military installations (JBER). Please visit the government REAL ID website for additional information.
 
The Anchorage School District is an equal employment opportunity employer.




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Paraprofessional Educator Special Education Behavior Support

JobID: 20164

Position Type:
  Classroom Support/Parapro Educator Spec Ed Behavior Support


Date Posted:
  4/4/2025


Location:
  PTARMIGAN ELEMENTARY         


Date Available:
  08/11/2025


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Bargaining Unit: TOTEM
Work Year: 9 months
Work Day: 7.0 hours per day
FTE: Full time, .875 FTE
Salary: T-10, $20.53 to $21.40 per hour, DOE

This position receives an additional $2.00 for each hour worked, not to exceed 8 hours per day. 
 
Job Summary
The Behavior Support Paraprofessional Educator provides academic and behavioral support for students experiencing emotional disturbance, social and behavioral challenges, or mental health impairments. The position has a retirement association with the Public Employees’ Retirement System (PERS).
 
Job Requirements
The following are required:
1. A high school diploma or equivalent, or current enrollment in a GED program.
2. Must meet paraprofessional requirements for the state of Alaska through one of the following methods: 48 college semester credits from a regionally accredited institution, OR a passing score of 459 or greater on the ETS Paraprofessional Assessment exam, OR passing the WorkKeys by ACT assessment, OR passing the ASD provided Master Teacher paraprofessional training.
3. Basic literacy skills in reading, writing, and math.
4. Excellent communication and customer service skills.
5. Ability to maintain confidentiality and inspire confidence and cooperation of staff, parents, students, administrators, and the public.
6. Ability to establish and maintain a professional relationship with staff, parents, students, administrators, and the public.
 
The following are preferred:
1. Knowledge of first aid.
2. Experience working with students in a job related capacity such as in a school, specialized class, clinic setting, residential facility, or agency setting.
3. Two years of experience working in general education, special education, private school, agency, clinic, residential treatment, or other mental health settings.
4. Basic experience with office equipment and computer literacy skills including word processing, printing, and e-mail.
5. Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
6. Ability to read and interpret documents such as Individual Education Plans, behavior plans, and lesson plans, etc., under the direction of a special education teacher.
7. Must be able to readily recall details of individual students’ behavioral support plans.
8. Ability to resolve problems, handle conflicts, and make effective decisions under pressure.
9. Ability to share essential information appropriately with fellow team members to aid in the development of individual student programs.
10. Ability to read and interpret information from a variety of professionals, including psychologists, behavioral specialists, counselors, and mental health specialists and under the direction of these specialists and the special education teacher, appropriately use the information to support students.
11. Ability to remain calm and maintain a professional demeanor during times of conflict.
12. For behavior programs in neighborhood schools: Overall physical conditioning and ability to provide physical support for students in a variety of settings within the classroom or school. Ability and willingness to be trained on a variety of topics, including Positive Behavioral Supports, positive reinforcement techniques, appropriate behavioral interventions and de-escalation techniques.
13. For behavior programs in special schools: Overall physical conditioning and ability to provide physical support for students which will include activities such as running, carrying students, getting up and down from the floor, and if appropriate in behavioral program, sanctioned physical restraint techniques. Ability and willingness to be trained in district sanctioned de-escalation techniques and appropriate physical restraint techniques.
 
Essential Job Functions
1. Provides instructional services in reading, math, writing, etc., to students individually or in small groups under the supervision of a special education teacher.
2. Prepares or modifies instructional materials for students as specified by special education teacher.
3. Collects academic and behavioral data in accordance with student(s) IEP goals and objectives as directed by certified special education staff.
4. Collaborates and works cooperatively, as a team member, with colleagues, staff, and community agency personnel.
5. Follows written and oral instructions, and independently follows through on teacher directed academic and behavioral programming/strategies.
6. Implements and provides special education services and support for students as detailed in the IEP. Duties will include providing instructional services, accommodations and modifications, behavioral and social interventions, individual behavior improvement plans, personal hygiene assistance and assisting/monitoring students to and from buses.
7. Implements ASD approved de-escalation techniques, protocols, and training for physical restraint as required by district behavioral programs.
8. For behavior programs in neighborhood schools: Majority of hours spent in special education or general education classroom environments. However, student support may be required in other school settings such as restrooms, corridors, lunch rooms, gyms, conference rooms, or playgrounds. This also includes assistance/monitoring during lunch periods, breaks and recesses, and assisting students to and from buses as specified in the IEP.
9. For behavior programs in special schools: Majority of hours would be spent in special education classrooms, however, also works in other school settings such as restrooms, corridors, lunch room, gym, playground. Required to attend students during outside recess on playground and to and from the bus.
10. Supports the Anchorage School District’s position of valuing diversity, promoting respect, and maintaining standards of confidentiality.
 
Physical /Mental Demands
The physical demands of this job require frequent standing, walking, sitting, speaking and hearing. Specific visual abilities are also required. The employee is regularly required to reach with his/her hands and arms and occasionally lift items weighing less than 40 lbs. Additionally, the employee must be able to understand vague and implicit instructions, be able to readily recall facts and details, handle conflict and make effective decisions under pressure. The employee must have the ability to effectively manage the stress of working with students, parents, and other employees representing diverse cultures, personalities, and work styles in a dynamic work environment.
 
The Anchorage School District is committed to providing reasonable accommodations, according to applicable state and federal laws, to all individuals with a qualified physical or mental disability.
 
Work Environment
Work is performed in a professional environment with a wide variety of individuals having differing functions, personalities and abilities, including working with diverse groups of people in a variety of different settings.
 
While performing the duties of this job the employee may be regularly exposed to a video display. The employee may be exposed to outdoor weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Additional Job Information
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job related duties as requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments.
 
Anchorage School District (ASD) employees must possess the ability to read and write in English. This also includes the ability to communicate in English with school staff, co-workers, and the public; as well as have the ability to comprehend and carry out oral and written directions and understand and follow English instructions and written documents.
 
Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a satisfactory criminal background check. For certificated positions, this is in addition to the background check conducted through the certification process with the Alaska State Department of Education and Early Development (DEED).
 
This position may be required to work in ASD facilities on the military installations (JBER). Please visit the government REAL ID website for additional information.
 
The Anchorage School District is an equal employment opportunity employer.




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Paraprofessional Educator Special Education Resource ECE

JobID: 20150

Position Type:
  Classroom Support/Parapro Educator Spec Ed Resource ECE


Date Posted:
  4/4/2025


Location:
  BAXTER ELEMENTARY           


Date Available:
  08/11/2025


Closing Date:
  04/09/2025


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Bargaining Unit: TOTEM
Work Year: 9 months
Work Day: 6.0 hours per day
FTE: Full time, .75 FTE
Salary: T-10, $20.53 to $21.40 per hour, DOE

 
Job Summary
The Resource Early Childhood Elementary Paraprofessional Educator implements special education services and supports under the direction of a special education teacher. The paraeducator provides instruction assistance to special education students in special education classrooms, regular education classrooms and other settings in the schools. The position has a retirement association with the Public Employees’ Retirement System (PERS).
 
Job Requirements
The following are required:
1. A high school diploma or equivalent, or current enrollment in a GED program.
2. Must meet paraprofessional requirements for the state of Alaska through one of the following methods: 48 college semester credits from a regionally accredited institution, OR a passing score of 459 or greater on the ETS Paraprofessional Assessment exam, OR passing the WorkKeys by ACT assessment, OR passing the ASD provided Master Teacher paraprofessional training.
3. Basic skills in reading, writing, and math
4. Excellent communication and customer service skills.
5. Ability to maintain confidentiality and inspire confidence and cooperation of staff, parents, students, administrators, and the public.
6. Ability to establish and maintain a professional relationship with staff, parents, students, administrators, and the public.
 
The following are preferred:      
1. Knowledge of first aid.
2. One year experience working in general education, special education, agency, or private school settings.
3. Experience working directly with individuals experiencing disabilities.
4. Basic experience with office equipment andcomputer literacy skills, including word processing, printing, and e-mail.    
5. Ability to read and interpret documents such as Individual Education Plans (IEPs), behavior plans, and lesson plans, etc., under the direction of a special education teacher.
6. Ability to remain calm and maintain a professional demeanor during times of conflict and make effective decisions under pressure.
7. Ability to share essential information appropriately with team members to aid in the development of individual student programs.
8. Ability to be trained in specific instructional strategies, programs, and techniques and to implement training correctly and consistently.
9. Ability to take direction and follow through on tasks independently.
10. For paraeducators in preschool self-contained classrooms: experience working with young children ages 3 to 5 and working with students with disabilities.
11. For paraeducators on preschool CARE teams (community-based itinerant teams): experience working with young children ages 3 to 5, experience working with students with disabilities, ability to work independently in a wide variety of settings and to interact in a positive way with other adults in community settings.
12. A valid Alaska driver’s license, ASD required vehicle insurance, and the willingness to use personal vehicle for department business.
 
Essential Job Functions
1. Provides instructional services in reading, math, writing, etc. to students individually or in small groups under the supervision of a special education teacher.
2. Prepares or modifies instructional materials for students as specified by special education teacher.
3. Collects data in accordance with student IEP goals and objectives as directed by certified special education staff.
4. Collaborates and works cooperatively with colleagues and staff. 
5. Follows written and oral instructions, and independently follows through on teacher directed programming/strategies.
6. Implements and provides special education services and supports for students as detailed in the IEP. Duties will include providing instructional services, accommodations and modifications, behavioral and social interventions, individual behavior improvement plans, personal hygiene assistance and assisting to and from buses.
7. The majority of the workday is spent in special education or regular education classroom environments. However, student support may be required in other school settings as per individual student need. This may include providing assistance/monitoring during lunch periods, breaks and recesses as specified in the IEP.
8. Supports ASD’s position of valuing diversity, promoting respect and maintaining standards of confidentiality.           
9. For Life Skills and Structured Learning classrooms: Provides primary support in special education or general education classroom environments. Provides additional student support in other school settings such as restrooms, corridors, lunch rooms, gyms, conference rooms, or playgrounds. This also includes assistance/monitoring during lunch periods, breaks and recesses, and assisting students to and from buses as specified in the IEP.
10. For preschool self-contained classrooms: Provides primary support in special education preschool classrooms. Provides additional student support in other school settings such as restrooms, corridors, lunch room, gym, and playground. Will be required to attend students during outside recess on playground and to and from the bus.
11. For CARE teams: Provides primary support in various private preschool and childcare settings and Head Start settings within the community. Job will require a valid driver’s license and the ability to use own car for daily travel.
 
Physical /Mental Demands
The physical demands of this job require frequent standing, walking, sitting, speaking and hearing. Specific visual abilities are also required. The employee is regularly required to reach with his/her hands and arms and occasionally lift items weighing less than 40 lbs. Additionally, the employee must be able to understand vague and implicit instructions, be able to readily recall facts and details, handle conflict and make effective decisions under pressure. The employee must have the ability to effectively manage the stress of working with students, parents, and other employees representing diverse cultures, personalities, and work styles in a dynamic work environment.
 
The Anchorage School District is committed to providing reasonable accommodations, according to applicable state and federal laws, to all individuals with a qualified physical or mental disability.
 
Work Environment
Work is performed in a professional environment with a wide variety of individuals having differing functions, personalities and abilities, including working with diverse groups of people in a variety of different settings.
 
While performing the duties of this job the employee may be regularly exposed to a video display. The employee may be exposed to outdoor weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Additional Job Information
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job related duties as requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments.
 
Anchorage School District (ASD) employees must possess the ability to read and write in English. This also includes the ability to communicate in English with school staff, co-workers, and the public; as well as have the ability to comprehend and carry out oral and written directions and understand and follow English instructions and written documents.
 
Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a satisfactory criminal background check. For certificated positions, this is in addition to the background check conducted through the certification process with the Alaska State Department of Education and Early Development (DEED).
 
This position may be required to work in ASD facilities on the military installations (JBER). Please visit the government REAL ID website for additional information.
 
The Anchorage School District is an equal employment opportunity employer.




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Paraprofessional Educator Special Education Resource ECE

JobID: 20151

Position Type:
  Classroom Support/Parapro Educator Spec Ed Resource ECE


Date Posted:
  4/4/2025


Location:
  KASUUN ELEMENTARY


Date Available:
  08/11/2025


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Bargaining Unit: TOTEM
Work Year: 9 months
Work Day: 6.0 hours per day
FTE: Full time, .75 FTE
Salary: T-10, $20.53 to $21.40 per hour, DOE

 
Job Summary
The Resource Early Childhood Elementary Paraprofessional Educator implements special education services and supports under the direction of a special education teacher. The paraeducator provides instruction assistance to special education students in special education classrooms, regular education classrooms and other settings in the schools. The position has a retirement association with the Public Employees’ Retirement System (PERS).
 
Job Requirements
The following are required:
    
1. A high school diploma or equivalent, or current enrollment in a GED program.
    
2. Must meet paraprofessional requirements for the state of Alaska through one of the following methods: 48 college semester credits from a regionally accredited institution, OR a passing score of 459 or greater on the ETS Paraprofessional Assessment exam, OR passing the WorkKeys by ACT assessment, OR passing the ASD provided Master Teacher paraprofessional training.
    
3. Basic skills in reading, writing, and math
    
4. Excellent communication and customer service skills.
    
5. Ability to maintain confidentiality and inspire confidence and cooperation of staff, parents, students, administrators, and the public.
    
6. Ability to establish and maintain a professional relationship with staff, parents, students, administrators, and the public.
 
The following are preferred:       
    
1. Knowledge of first aid.
    
2. One year experience working in general education, special education, agency, or private school settings.
    
3. Experience working directly with individuals experiencing disabilities.
    
4. Basic experience with office equipment andcomputer literacy skills, including word processing, printing, and e-mail.    
    
5. Ability to read and interpret documents such as Individual Education Plans (IEPs), behavior plans, and lesson plans, etc., under the direction of a special education teacher.
    
6. Ability to remain calm and maintain a professional demeanor during times of conflict and make effective decisions under pressure.
    
7. Ability to share essential information appropriately with team members to aid in the development of individual student programs.
    
8. Ability to be trained in specific instructional strategies, programs, and techniques and to implement training correctly and consistently.
    
9. Ability to take direction and follow through on tasks independently.
    
10. For paraeducators in preschool self-contained classrooms: experience working with young children ages 3 to 5 and working with students with disabilities.
    
11. For paraeducators on preschool CARE teams (community-based itinerant teams): experience working with young children ages 3 to 5, experience working with students with disabilities, ability to work independently in a wide variety of settings and to interact in a positive way with other adults in community settings.
    
12. A valid Alaska driver’s license, ASD required vehicle insurance, and the willingness to use personal vehicle for department business.
 
Essential Job Functions 
    
1. Provides instructional services in reading, math, writing, etc. to students individually or in small groups under the supervision of a special education teacher.
    
2. Prepares or modifies instructional materials for students as specified by special education teacher.
    
3. Collects data in accordance with student IEP goals and objectives as directed by certified special education staff.
    
4. Collaborates and works cooperatively with colleagues and staff. 
    
5. Follows written and oral instructions, and independently follows through on teacher directed programming/strategies.
    
6. Implements and provides special education services and supports for students as detailed in the IEP. Duties will include providing instructional services, accommodations and modifications, behavioral and social interventions, individual behavior improvement plans, personal hygiene assistance and assisting to and from buses.
    
7. The majority of the workday is spent in special education or regular education classroom environments. However, student support may be required in other school settings as per individual student need. This may include providing assistance/monitoring during lunch periods, breaks and recesses as specified in the IEP.
    
8. Supports ASD’s position of valuing diversity, promoting respect and maintaining standards of confidentiality.           
    
9. For Life Skills and Structured Learning classrooms: Provides primary support in special education or general education classroom environments. Provides additional student support in other school settings such as restrooms, corridors, lunch rooms, gyms, conference rooms, or playgrounds. This also includes assistance/monitoring during lunch periods, breaks and recesses, and assisting students to and from buses as specified in the IEP.
    
10. For preschool self-contained classrooms: Provides primary support in special education preschool classrooms. Provides additional student support in other school settings such as restrooms, corridors, lunch room, gym, and playground. Will be required to attend students during outside recess on playground and to and from the bus.
    
11. For CARE teams: Provides primary support in various private preschool and childcare settings and Head Start settings within the community. Job will require a valid driver’s license and the ability to use own car for daily travel.
 
Physical /Mental Demands
The physical demands of this job require frequent standing, walking, sitting, speaking and hearing. Specific visual abilities are also required. The employee is regularly required to reach with his/her hands and arms and occasionally lift items weighing less than 40 lbs. Additionally, the employee must be able to understand vague and implicit instructions, be able to readily recall facts and details, handle conflict and make effective decisions under pressure. The employee must have the ability to effectively manage the stress of working with students, parents, and other employees representing diverse cultures, personalities, and work styles in a dynamic work environment.
 
The Anchorage School District is committed to providing reasonable accommodations, according to applicable state and federal laws, to all individuals with a qualified physical or mental disability.
 
Work Environment
Work is performed in a professional environment with a wide variety of individuals having differing functions, personalities and abilities, including working with diverse groups of people in a variety of different settings.
 
While performing the duties of this job the employee may be regularly exposed to a video display. The employee may be exposed to outdoor weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Additional Job Information
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job related duties as requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments.
 
Anchorage School District (ASD) employees must possess the ability to read and write in English. This also includes the ability to communicate in English with school staff, co-workers, and the public; as well as have the ability to comprehend and carry out oral and written directions and understand and follow English instructions and written documents.
 
Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a satisfactory criminal background check. For certificated positions, this is in addition to the background check conducted through the certification process with the Alaska State Department of Education and Early Development (DEED).
 
This position may be required to work in ASD facilities on the military installations (JBER). Please visit the government REAL ID website for additional information.
 
The Anchorage School District is an equal employment opportunity employer.




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Paraprofessional Educator Special Education Resource ECE

JobID: 20152

Position Type:
  Classroom Support/Parapro Educator Spec Ed Resource ECE


Date Posted:
  4/4/2025


Location:
  KINCAID ELEMENTARY           


Date Available:
  08/11/2025


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Bargaining Unit: TOTEM
Work Year: 9 months
Work Day: 6.0 hours per day
FTE: Full time, .75 FTE
Salary: T-10, $20.53 to $21.40 per hour, DOE

 
Job Summary
The Resource Early Childhood Elementary Paraprofessional Educator implements special education services and supports under the direction of a special education teacher. The paraeducator provides instruction assistance to special education students in special education classrooms, regular education classrooms and other settings in the schools. The position has a retirement association with the Public Employees’ Retirement System (PERS).
 
Job Requirements
The following are required:
1. A high school diploma or equivalent, or current enrollment in a GED program.
2. Must meet paraprofessional requirements for the state of Alaska through one of the following methods: 48 college semester credits from a regionally accredited institution, OR a passing score of 459 or greater on the ETS Paraprofessional Assessment exam, OR passing the WorkKeys by ACT assessment, OR passing the ASD provided Master Teacher paraprofessional training.
3. Basic skills in reading, writing, and math
4. Excellent communication and customer service skills.
5. Ability to maintain confidentiality and inspire confidence and cooperation of staff, parents, students, administrators, and the public.
6. Ability to establish and maintain a professional relationship with staff, parents, students, administrators, and the public.
 
The following are preferred:      
1. Knowledge of first aid.
2. One year experience working in general education, special education, agency, or private school settings.
3. Experience working directly with individuals experiencing disabilities.
4. Basic experience with office equipment andcomputer literacy skills, including word processing, printing, and e-mail.    
5. Ability to read and interpret documents such as Individual Education Plans (IEPs), behavior plans, and lesson plans, etc., under the direction of a special education teacher.
6. Ability to remain calm and maintain a professional demeanor during times of conflict and make effective decisions under pressure.
7. Ability to share essential information appropriately with team members to aid in the development of individual student programs.
8. Ability to be trained in specific instructional strategies, programs, and techniques and to implement training correctly and consistently.
9. Ability to take direction and follow through on tasks independently.
10. For paraeducators in preschool self-contained classrooms: experience working with young children ages 3 to 5 and working with students with disabilities.
11. For paraeducators on preschool CARE teams (community-based itinerant teams): experience working with young children ages 3 to 5, experience working with students with disabilities, ability to work independently in a wide variety of settings and to interact in a positive way with other adults in community settings.
12. A valid Alaska driver’s license, ASD required vehicle insurance, and the willingness to use personal vehicle for department business.
 
Essential Job Functions
1. Provides instructional services in reading, math, writing, etc. to students individually or in small groups under the supervision of a special education teacher.
2. Prepares or modifies instructional materials for students as specified by special education teacher.
3. Collects data in accordance with student IEP goals and objectives as directed by certified special education staff.
4. Collaborates and works cooperatively with colleagues and staff. 
5. Follows written and oral instructions, and independently follows through on teacher directed programming/strategies.
6. Implements and provides special education services and supports for students as detailed in the IEP. Duties will include providing instructional services, accommodations and modifications, behavioral and social interventions, individual behavior improvement plans, personal hygiene assistance and assisting to and from buses.
7. The majority of the workday is spent in special education or regular education classroom environments. However, student support may be required in other school settings as per individual student need. This may include providing assistance/monitoring during lunch periods, breaks and recesses as specified in the IEP.
8. Supports ASD’s position of valuing diversity, promoting respect and maintaining standards of confidentiality.           
9. For Life Skills and Structured Learning classrooms: Provides primary support in special education or general education classroom environments. Provides additional student support in other school settings such as restrooms, corridors, lunch rooms, gyms, conference rooms, or playgrounds. This also includes assistance/monitoring during lunch periods, breaks and recesses, and assisting students to and from buses as specified in the IEP.
10. For preschool self-contained classrooms: Provides primary support in special education preschool classrooms. Provides additional student support in other school settings such as restrooms, corridors, lunch room, gym, and playground. Will be required to attend students during outside recess on playground and to and from the bus.
11. For CARE teams: Provides primary support in various private preschool and childcare settings and Head Start settings within the community. Job will require a valid driver’s license and the ability to use own car for daily travel.
 
Physical /Mental Demands
The physical demands of this job require frequent standing, walking, sitting, speaking and hearing. Specific visual abilities are also required. The employee is regularly required to reach with his/her hands and arms and occasionally lift items weighing less than 40 lbs. Additionally, the employee must be able to understand vague and implicit instructions, be able to readily recall facts and details, handle conflict and make effective decisions under pressure. The employee must have the ability to effectively manage the stress of working with students, parents, and other employees representing diverse cultures, personalities, and work styles in a dynamic work environment.
 
The Anchorage School District is committed to providing reasonable accommodations, according to applicable state and federal laws, to all individuals with a qualified physical or mental disability.
 
Work Environment
Work is performed in a professional environment with a wide variety of individuals having differing functions, personalities and abilities, including working with diverse groups of people in a variety of different settings.
 
While performing the duties of this job the employee may be regularly exposed to a video display. The employee may be exposed to outdoor weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Additional Job Information
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job related duties as requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments.
 
Anchorage School District (ASD) employees must possess the ability to read and write in English. This also includes the ability to communicate in English with school staff, co-workers, and the public; as well as have the ability to comprehend and carry out oral and written directions and understand and follow English instructions and written documents.
 
Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a satisfactory criminal background check. For certificated positions, this is in addition to the background check conducted through the certification process with the Alaska State Department of Education and Early Development (DEED).
 
This position may be required to work in ASD facilities on the military installations (JBER). Please visit the government REAL ID website for additional information.
 
The Anchorage School District is an equal employment opportunity employer.




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Paraprofessional Educator Special Education Resource ECE

JobID: 20145

Position Type:
  Classroom Support/Parapro Educator Spec Ed Resource ECE


Date Posted:
  4/7/2025


Location:
  ETHELDRA DAVIS FAIRVIEW ELEM


Date Available:
  08/11/2025


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Bargaining Unit: TOTEM
Work Year: 9 months
Work Day: 6.0 hours per day
FTE: Full time, .75 FTE
Salary: T-10, $20.53 to $21.40 per hour, DOE 

 
Job Summary
The Resource Early Childhood Elementary Paraprofessional Educator implements special education services and supports under the direction of a special education teacher. The paraeducator provides instruction assistance to special education students in special education classrooms, regular education classrooms and other settings in the schools. The position has a retirement association with the Public Employees’ Retirement System (PERS).
 
Job Requirements
The following are required:
1. A high school diploma or equivalent, or current enrollment in a GED program.
2. Must meet paraprofessional requirements for the state of Alaska through one of the following methods: 48 college semester credits from a regionally accredited institution, OR a passing score of 459 or greater on the ETS Paraprofessional Assessment exam, OR passing the WorkKeys by ACT assessment, OR passing the ASD provided Master Teacher paraprofessional training.
3. Basic skills in reading, writing, and math
4. Excellent communication and customer service skills.
5. Ability to maintain confidentiality and inspire confidence and cooperation of staff, parents, students, administrators, and the public.
6. Ability to establish and maintain a professional relationship with staff, parents, students, administrators, and the public.
 
The following are preferred:      
1. Knowledge of first aid.
2. One year experience working in general education, special education, agency, or private school settings.
3. Experience working directly with individuals experiencing disabilities.
4. Basic experience with office equipment andcomputer literacy skills, including word processing, printing, and e-mail.    
5. Ability to read and interpret documents such as Individual Education Plans (IEPs), behavior plans, and lesson plans, etc., under the direction of a special education teacher.
6. Ability to remain calm and maintain a professional demeanor during times of conflict and make effective decisions under pressure.
7. Ability to share essential information appropriately with team members to aid in the development of individual student programs.
8. Ability to be trained in specific instructional strategies, programs, and techniques and to implement training correctly and consistently.
9. Ability to take direction and follow through on tasks independently.
10. For paraeducators in preschool self-contained classrooms: experience working with young children ages 3 to 5 and working with students with disabilities.
11. For paraeducators on preschool CARE teams (community-based itinerant teams): experience working with young children ages 3 to 5, experience working with students with disabilities, ability to work independently in a wide variety of settings and to interact in a positive way with other adults in community settings.
12. A valid Alaska driver’s license, ASD required vehicle insurance, and the willingness to use personal vehicle for department business.
 
Essential Job Functions
1. Provides instructional services in reading, math, writing, etc. to students individually or in small groups under the supervision of a special education teacher.
2. Prepares or modifies instructional materials for students as specified by special education teacher.
3. Collects data in accordance with student IEP goals and objectives as directed by certified special education staff.
4. Collaborates and works cooperatively with colleagues and staff. 
5. Follows written and oral instructions, and independently follows through on teacher directed programming/strategies.
6. Implements and provides special education services and supports for students as detailed in the IEP. Duties will include providing instructional services, accommodations and modifications, behavioral and social interventions, individual behavior improvement plans, personal hygiene assistance and assisting to and from buses.
7. The majority of the workday is spent in special education or regular education classroom environments. However, student support may be required in other school settings as per individual student need. This may include providing assistance/monitoring during lunch periods, breaks and recesses as specified in the IEP.
8. Supports ASD’s position of valuing diversity, promoting respect and maintaining standards of confidentiality.           
9. For Life Skills and Structured Learning classrooms: Provides primary support in special education or general education classroom environments. Provides additional student support in other school settings such as restrooms, corridors, lunch rooms, gyms, conference rooms, or playgrounds. This also includes assistance/monitoring during lunch periods, breaks and recesses, and assisting students to and from buses as specified in the IEP.
10. For preschool self-contained classrooms: Provides primary support in special education preschool classrooms. Provides additional student support in other school settings such as restrooms, corridors, lunch room, gym, and playground. Will be required to attend students during outside recess on playground and to and from the bus.
11. For CARE teams: Provides primary support in various private preschool and childcare settings and Head Start settings within the community. Job will require a valid driver’s license and the ability to use own car for daily travel.
 
Physical /Mental Demands
The physical demands of this job require frequent standing, walking, sitting, speaking and hearing. Specific visual abilities are also required. The employee is regularly required to reach with his/her hands and arms and occasionally lift items weighing less than 40 lbs. Additionally, the employee must be able to understand vague and implicit instructions, be able to readily recall facts and details, handle conflict and make effective decisions under pressure. The employee must have the ability to effectively manage the stress of working with students, parents, and other employees representing diverse cultures, personalities, and work styles in a dynamic work environment.
 
The Anchorage School District is committed to providing reasonable accommodations, according to applicable state and federal laws, to all individuals with a qualified physical or mental disability.
 
Work Environment
Work is performed in a professional environment with a wide variety of individuals having differing functions, personalities and abilities, including working with diverse groups of people in a variety of different settings.
 
While performing the duties of this job the employee may be regularly exposed to a video display. The employee may be exposed to outdoor weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Additional Job Information
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job related duties as requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments.
 
Anchorage School District (ASD) employees must possess the ability to read and write in English. This also includes the ability to communicate in English with school staff, co-workers, and the public; as well as have the ability to comprehend and carry out oral and written directions and understand and follow English instructions and written documents.
 
Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a satisfactory criminal background check. For certificated positions, this is in addition to the background check conducted through the certification process with the Alaska State Department of Education and Early Development (DEED).
 
This position may be required to work in ASD facilities on the military installations (JBER). Please visit the government REAL ID website for additional information.
 
The Anchorage School District is an equal employment opportunity employer.




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Openings as of 4/29/2025

Paraprofessional Educator Special Education Resource ECE

JobID: 20103

Position Type:
  Classroom Support/Parapro Educator Spec Ed Resource ECE


Date Posted:
  4/4/2025


Location:
  URSA MINOR ELEMENTARY


Date Available:
  08/11/2025


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Bargaining Unit: TOTEM
Work Year: 9 months
Work Day: 6.0 hours per day
FTE: Full time, .75 FTE
Salary: T-10, $20.53 to $21.40 per hour, DOE

 
Job Summary
The Resource Early Childhood Elementary Paraprofessional Educator implements special education services and supports under the direction of a special education teacher. The paraeducator provides instruction assistance to special education students in special education classrooms, regular education classrooms and other settings in the schools. The position has a retirement association with the Public Employees’ Retirement System (PERS).
 
Job Requirements
The following are required:
1. A high school diploma or equivalent, or current enrollment in a GED program.
2. Must meet paraprofessional requirements for the state of Alaska through one of the following methods: 48 college semester credits from a regionally accredited institution, OR a passing score of 459 or greater on the ETS Paraprofessional Assessment exam, OR passing the WorkKeys by ACT assessment, OR passing the ASD provided Master Teacher paraprofessional training.
3. Basic skills in reading, writing, and math
4. Excellent communication and customer service skills.
5. Ability to maintain confidentiality and inspire confidence and cooperation of staff, parents, students, administrators, and the public.
6. Ability to establish and maintain a professional relationship with staff, parents, students, administrators, and the public.
 
The following are preferred:      
1. Knowledge of first aid.
2. One year experience working in general education, special education, agency, or private school settings.
3. Experience working directly with individuals experiencing disabilities.
4. Basic experience with office equipment andcomputer literacy skills, including word processing, printing, and e-mail.    
5. Ability to read and interpret documents such as Individual Education Plans (IEPs), behavior plans, and lesson plans, etc., under the direction of a special education teacher.
6. Ability to remain calm and maintain a professional demeanor during times of conflict and make effective decisions under pressure.
7. Ability to share essential information appropriately with team members to aid in the development of individual student programs.
8. Ability to be trained in specific instructional strategies, programs, and techniques and to implement training correctly and consistently.
9. Ability to take direction and follow through on tasks independently.
10. For paraeducators in preschool self-contained classrooms: experience working with young children ages 3 to 5 and working with students with disabilities.
11. For paraeducators on preschool CARE teams (community-based itinerant teams): experience working with young children ages 3 to 5, experience working with students with disabilities, ability to work independently in a wide variety of settings and to interact in a positive way with other adults in community settings.
12. A valid Alaska driver’s license, ASD required vehicle insurance, and the willingness to use personal vehicle for department business.
 
Essential Job Functions
1. Provides instructional services in reading, math, writing, etc. to students individually or in small groups under the supervision of a special education teacher.
2. Prepares or modifies instructional materials for students as specified by special education teacher.
3. Collects data in accordance with student IEP goals and objectives as directed by certified special education staff.
4. Collaborates and works cooperatively with colleagues and staff. 
5. Follows written and oral instructions, and independently follows through on teacher directed programming/strategies.
6. Implements and provides special education services and supports for students as detailed in the IEP. Duties will include providing instructional services, accommodations and modifications, behavioral and social interventions, individual behavior improvement plans, personal hygiene assistance and assisting to and from buses.
7. The majority of the workday is spent in special education or regular education classroom environments. However, student support may be required in other school settings as per individual student need. This may include providing assistance/monitoring during lunch periods, breaks and recesses as specified in the IEP.
8. Supports ASD’s position of valuing diversity, promoting respect and maintaining standards of confidentiality.           
9. For Life Skills and Structured Learning classrooms: Provides primary support in special education or general education classroom environments. Provides additional student support in other school settings such as restrooms, corridors, lunch rooms, gyms, conference rooms, or playgrounds. This also includes assistance/monitoring during lunch periods, breaks and recesses, and assisting students to and from buses as specified in the IEP.
10. For preschool self-contained classrooms: Provides primary support in special education preschool classrooms. Provides additional student support in other school settings such as restrooms, corridors, lunch room, gym, and playground. Will be required to attend students during outside recess on playground and to and from the bus.
11. For CARE teams: Provides primary support in various private preschool and childcare settings and Head Start settings within the community. Job will require a valid driver’s license and the ability to use own car for daily travel.
 
Physical /Mental Demands
The physical demands of this job require frequent standing, walking, sitting, speaking and hearing. Specific visual abilities are also required. The employee is regularly required to reach with his/her hands and arms and occasionally lift items weighing less than 40 lbs. Additionally, the employee must be able to understand vague and implicit instructions, be able to readily recall facts and details, handle conflict and make effective decisions under pressure. The employee must have the ability to effectively manage the stress of working with students, parents, and other employees representing diverse cultures, personalities, and work styles in a dynamic work environment.
 
The Anchorage School District is committed to providing reasonable accommodations, according to applicable state and federal laws, to all individuals with a qualified physical or mental disability.
 
Work Environment
Work is performed in a professional environment with a wide variety of individuals having differing functions, personalities and abilities, including working with diverse groups of people in a variety of different settings.
 
While performing the duties of this job the employee may be regularly exposed to a video display. The employee may be exposed to outdoor weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Additional Job Information
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job related duties as requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments.
 
Anchorage School District (ASD) employees must possess the ability to read and write in English. This also includes the ability to communicate in English with school staff, co-workers, and the public; as well as have the ability to comprehend and carry out oral and written directions and understand and follow English instructions and written documents.
 
Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a satisfactory criminal background check. For certificated positions, this is in addition to the background check conducted through the certification process with the Alaska State Department of Education and Early Development (DEED).
 
This position may be required to work in ASD facilities on the military installations (JBER). Please visit the government REAL ID website for additional information.
 
The Anchorage School District is an equal employment opportunity employer.




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Openings as of 4/29/2025

Paraprofessional Educator Special Education Resource ECE

JobID: 20141

Position Type:
  Classroom Support/Parapro Educator Spec Ed Resource ECE


Date Posted:
  4/4/2025


Location:
  BIRCHWOOD ABC ELEMENTARY


Date Available:
  08/11/2025


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Bargaining Unit: TOTEM
Work Year: 9 months
Work Day: 6.0 hours per day
FTE: Full time, .75 FTE
Salary: T-10, $20.53 to $21.40 per hour, DOE

 
Job Summary
The Resource Early Childhood Elementary Paraprofessional Educator implements special education services and supports under the direction of a special education teacher. The paraeducator provides instruction assistance to special education students in special education classrooms, regular education classrooms and other settings in the schools. The position has a retirement association with the Public Employees’ Retirement System (PERS).
 
Job Requirements
The following are required:
1. A high school diploma or equivalent, or current enrollment in a GED program.
2. Must meet paraprofessional requirements for the state of Alaska through one of the following methods: 48 college semester credits from a regionally accredited institution, OR a passing score of 459 or greater on the ETS Paraprofessional Assessment exam, OR passing the WorkKeys by ACT assessment, OR passing the ASD provided Master Teacher paraprofessional training.
3. Basic skills in reading, writing, and math
4. Excellent communication and customer service skills.
5. Ability to maintain confidentiality and inspire confidence and cooperation of staff, parents, students, administrators, and the public.
6. Ability to establish and maintain a professional relationship with staff, parents, students, administrators, and the public.
 
The following are preferred:      
1. Knowledge of first aid.
2. One year experience working in general education, special education, agency, or private school settings.
3. Experience working directly with individuals experiencing disabilities.
4. Basic experience with office equipment andcomputer literacy skills, including word processing, printing, and e-mail.    
5. Ability to read and interpret documents such as Individual Education Plans (IEPs), behavior plans, and lesson plans, etc., under the direction of a special education teacher.
6. Ability to remain calm and maintain a professional demeanor during times of conflict and make effective decisions under pressure.
7. Ability to share essential information appropriately with team members to aid in the development of individual student programs.
8. Ability to be trained in specific instructional strategies, programs, and techniques and to implement training correctly and consistently.
9. Ability to take direction and follow through on tasks independently.
10. For paraeducators in preschool self-contained classrooms: experience working with young children ages 3 to 5 and working with students with disabilities.
11. For paraeducators on preschool CARE teams (community-based itinerant teams): experience working with young children ages 3 to 5, experience working with students with disabilities, ability to work independently in a wide variety of settings and to interact in a positive way with other adults in community settings.
12. A valid Alaska driver’s license, ASD required vehicle insurance, and the willingness to use personal vehicle for department business.
 
Essential Job Functions
1. Provides instructional services in reading, math, writing, etc. to students individually or in small groups under the supervision of a special education teacher.
2. Prepares or modifies instructional materials for students as specified by special education teacher.
3. Collects data in accordance with student IEP goals and objectives as directed by certified special education staff.
4. Collaborates and works cooperatively with colleagues and staff. 
5. Follows written and oral instructions, and independently follows through on teacher directed programming/strategies.
6. Implements and provides special education services and supports for students as detailed in the IEP. Duties will include providing instructional services, accommodations and modifications, behavioral and social interventions, individual behavior improvement plans, personal hygiene assistance and assisting to and from buses.
7. The majority of the workday is spent in special education or regular education classroom environments. However, student support may be required in other school settings as per individual student need. This may include providing assistance/monitoring during lunch periods, breaks and recesses as specified in the IEP.
8. Supports ASD’s position of valuing diversity, promoting respect and maintaining standards of confidentiality.           
9. For Life Skills and Structured Learning classrooms: Provides primary support in special education or general education classroom environments. Provides additional student support in other school settings such as restrooms, corridors, lunch rooms, gyms, conference rooms, or playgrounds. This also includes assistance/monitoring during lunch periods, breaks and recesses, and assisting students to and from buses as specified in the IEP.
10. For preschool self-contained classrooms: Provides primary support in special education preschool classrooms. Provides additional student support in other school settings such as restrooms, corridors, lunch room, gym, and playground. Will be required to attend students during outside recess on playground and to and from the bus.
11. For CARE teams: Provides primary support in various private preschool and childcare settings and Head Start settings within the community. Job will require a valid driver’s license and the ability to use own car for daily travel.
 
Physical /Mental Demands
The physical demands of this job require frequent standing, walking, sitting, speaking and hearing. Specific visual abilities are also required. The employee is regularly required to reach with his/her hands and arms and occasionally lift items weighing less than 40 lbs. Additionally, the employee must be able to understand vague and implicit instructions, be able to readily recall facts and details, handle conflict and make effective decisions under pressure. The employee must have the ability to effectively manage the stress of working with students, parents, and other employees representing diverse cultures, personalities, and work styles in a dynamic work environment.
 
The Anchorage School District is committed to providing reasonable accommodations, according to applicable state and federal laws, to all individuals with a qualified physical or mental disability.
 
Work Environment
Work is performed in a professional environment with a wide variety of individuals having differing functions, personalities and abilities, including working with diverse groups of people in a variety of different settings.
 
While performing the duties of this job the employee may be regularly exposed to a video display. The employee may be exposed to outdoor weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Additional Job Information
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job related duties as requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments.
 
Anchorage School District (ASD) employees must possess the ability to read and write in English. This also includes the ability to communicate in English with school staff, co-workers, and the public; as well as have the ability to comprehend and carry out oral and written directions and understand and follow English instructions and written documents.
 
Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a satisfactory criminal background check. For certificated positions, this is in addition to the background check conducted through the certification process with the Alaska State Department of Education and Early Development (DEED).
 
This position may be required to work in ASD facilities on the military installations (JBER). Please visit the government REAL ID website for additional information.
 
The Anchorage School District is an equal employment opportunity employer.




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Openings as of 4/29/2025

Paraprofessional Educator Special Education Resource ECE

JobID: 20142

Position Type:
  Classroom Support/Parapro Educator Spec Ed Resource ECE


Date Posted:
  4/4/2025


Location:
  BOWMAN ELEMENTARY


Date Available:
  08/11/2025


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Bargaining Unit: TOTEM
Work Year: 9 months
Work Day: 6.0 hours per day
FTE: Full time, .75 FTE
Salary: T-10, $20.53 to $21.40 per hour, DOE

 
Job Summary
The Resource Early Childhood Elementary Paraprofessional Educator implements special education services and supports under the direction of a special education teacher. The paraeducator provides instruction assistance to special education students in special education classrooms, regular education classrooms and other settings in the schools. The position has a retirement association with the Public Employees’ Retirement System (PERS).
 
Job Requirements
The following are required:
1. A high school diploma or equivalent, or current enrollment in a GED program.
2. Must meet paraprofessional requirements for the state of Alaska through one of the following methods: 48 college semester credits from a regionally accredited institution, OR a passing score of 459 or greater on the ETS Paraprofessional Assessment exam, OR passing the WorkKeys by ACT assessment, OR passing the ASD provided Master Teacher paraprofessional training.
3. Basic skills in reading, writing, and math
4. Excellent communication and customer service skills.
5. Ability to maintain confidentiality and inspire confidence and cooperation of staff, parents, students, administrators, and the public.
6. Ability to establish and maintain a professional relationship with staff, parents, students, administrators, and the public.
 
The following are preferred:      
1. Knowledge of first aid.
2. One year experience working in general education, special education, agency, or private school settings.
3. Experience working directly with individuals experiencing disabilities.
4. Basic experience with office equipment andcomputer literacy skills, including word processing, printing, and e-mail.    
5. Ability to read and interpret documents such as Individual Education Plans (IEPs), behavior plans, and lesson plans, etc., under the direction of a special education teacher.
6. Ability to remain calm and maintain a professional demeanor during times of conflict and make effective decisions under pressure.
7. Ability to share essential information appropriately with team members to aid in the development of individual student programs.
8. Ability to be trained in specific instructional strategies, programs, and techniques and to implement training correctly and consistently.
9. Ability to take direction and follow through on tasks independently.
10. For paraeducators in preschool self-contained classrooms: experience working with young children ages 3 to 5 and working with students with disabilities.
11. For paraeducators on preschool CARE teams (community-based itinerant teams): experience working with young children ages 3 to 5, experience working with students with disabilities, ability to work independently in a wide variety of settings and to interact in a positive way with other adults in community settings.
12. A valid Alaska driver’s license, ASD required vehicle insurance, and the willingness to use personal vehicle for department business.
 
Essential Job Functions
1. Provides instructional services in reading, math, writing, etc. to students individually or in small groups under the supervision of a special education teacher.
2. Prepares or modifies instructional materials for students as specified by special education teacher.
3. Collects data in accordance with student IEP goals and objectives as directed by certified special education staff.
4. Collaborates and works cooperatively with colleagues and staff. 
5. Follows written and oral instructions, and independently follows through on teacher directed programming/strategies.
6. Implements and provides special education services and supports for students as detailed in the IEP. Duties will include providing instructional services, accommodations and modifications, behavioral and social interventions, individual behavior improvement plans, personal hygiene assistance and assisting to and from buses.
7. The majority of the workday is spent in special education or regular education classroom environments. However, student support may be required in other school settings as per individual student need. This may include providing assistance/monitoring during lunch periods, breaks and recesses as specified in the IEP.
8. Supports ASD’s position of valuing diversity, promoting respect and maintaining standards of confidentiality.           
9. For Life Skills and Structured Learning classrooms: Provides primary support in special education or general education classroom environments. Provides additional student support in other school settings such as restrooms, corridors, lunch rooms, gyms, conference rooms, or playgrounds. This also includes assistance/monitoring during lunch periods, breaks and recesses, and assisting students to and from buses as specified in the IEP.
10. For preschool self-contained classrooms: Provides primary support in special education preschool classrooms. Provides additional student support in other school settings such as restrooms, corridors, lunch room, gym, and playground. Will be required to attend students during outside recess on playground and to and from the bus.
11. For CARE teams: Provides primary support in various private preschool and childcare settings and Head Start settings within the community. Job will require a valid driver’s license and the ability to use own car for daily travel.
 
Physical /Mental Demands
The physical demands of this job require frequent standing, walking, sitting, speaking and hearing. Specific visual abilities are also required. The employee is regularly required to reach with his/her hands and arms and occasionally lift items weighing less than 40 lbs. Additionally, the employee must be able to understand vague and implicit instructions, be able to readily recall facts and details, handle conflict and make effective decisions under pressure. The employee must have the ability to effectively manage the stress of working with students, parents, and other employees representing diverse cultures, personalities, and work styles in a dynamic work environment.
 
The Anchorage School District is committed to providing reasonable accommodations, according to applicable state and federal laws, to all individuals with a qualified physical or mental disability.
 
Work Environment
Work is performed in a professional environment with a wide variety of individuals having differing functions, personalities and abilities, including working with diverse groups of people in a variety of different settings.
 
While performing the duties of this job the employee may be regularly exposed to a video display. The employee may be exposed to outdoor weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Additional Job Information
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job related duties as requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments.
 
Anchorage School District (ASD) employees must possess the ability to read and write in English. This also includes the ability to communicate in English with school staff, co-workers, and the public; as well as have the ability to comprehend and carry out oral and written directions and understand and follow English instructions and written documents.
 
Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a satisfactory criminal background check. For certificated positions, this is in addition to the background check conducted through the certification process with the Alaska State Department of Education and Early Development (DEED).
 
This position may be required to work in ASD facilities on the military installations (JBER). Please visit the government REAL ID website for additional information.
 
The Anchorage School District is an equal employment opportunity employer.




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Paraprofessional Educator Special Education Resource ECE

JobID: 20205

Position Type:
  Classroom Support/Parapro Educator Spec Ed Resource ECE


Date Posted:
  4/7/2025


Location:
  URSA MINOR ELEMENTARY


Date Available:
  08/11/2025


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Bargaining Unit: TOTEM
Work Year: 9 months
Work Day: 6.0 hours per day
FTE: Full time, .75 FTE
Salary: T-10, $20.53 to $21.40 per hour, DOE

 
Job Summary
The Resource Early Childhood Elementary Paraprofessional Educator implements special education services and supports under the direction of a special education teacher. The paraeducator provides instruction assistance to special education students in special education classrooms, regular education classrooms and other settings in the schools. The position has a retirement association with the Public Employees’ Retirement System (PERS).
 
Job Requirements
The following are required:
1. A high school diploma or equivalent, or current enrollment in a GED program.
2. Must meet paraprofessional requirements for the state of Alaska through one of the following methods: 48 college semester credits from a regionally accredited institution, OR a passing score of 459 or greater on the ETS Paraprofessional Assessment exam, OR passing the WorkKeys by ACT assessment, OR passing the ASD provided Master Teacher paraprofessional training.
3. Basic skills in reading, writing, and math
4. Excellent communication and customer service skills.
5. Ability to maintain confidentiality and inspire confidence and cooperation of staff, parents, students, administrators, and the public.
6. Ability to establish and maintain a professional relationship with staff, parents, students, administrators, and the public.
 
The following are preferred:      
1. Knowledge of first aid.
2. One year experience working in general education, special education, agency, or private school settings.
3. Experience working directly with individuals experiencing disabilities.
4. Basic experience with office equipment andcomputer literacy skills, including word processing, printing, and e-mail.    
5. Ability to read and interpret documents such as Individual Education Plans (IEPs), behavior plans, and lesson plans, etc., under the direction of a special education teacher.
6. Ability to remain calm and maintain a professional demeanor during times of conflict and make effective decisions under pressure.
7. Ability to share essential information appropriately with team members to aid in the development of individual student programs.
8. Ability to be trained in specific instructional strategies, programs, and techniques and to implement training correctly and consistently.
9. Ability to take direction and follow through on tasks independently.
10. For paraeducators in preschool self-contained classrooms: experience working with young children ages 3 to 5 and working with students with disabilities.
11. For paraeducators on preschool CARE teams (community-based itinerant teams): experience working with young children ages 3 to 5, experience working with students with disabilities, ability to work independently in a wide variety of settings and to interact in a positive way with other adults in community settings.
12. A valid Alaska driver’s license, ASD required vehicle insurance, and the willingness to use personal vehicle for department business.
 
Essential Job Functions
1. Provides instructional services in reading, math, writing, etc. to students individually or in small groups under the supervision of a special education teacher.
2. Prepares or modifies instructional materials for students as specified by special education teacher.
3. Collects data in accordance with student IEP goals and objectives as directed by certified special education staff.
4. Collaborates and works cooperatively with colleagues and staff. 
5. Follows written and oral instructions, and independently follows through on teacher directed programming/strategies.
6. Implements and provides special education services and supports for students as detailed in the IEP. Duties will include providing instructional services, accommodations and modifications, behavioral and social interventions, individual behavior improvement plans, personal hygiene assistance and assisting to and from buses.
7. The majority of the workday is spent in special education or regular education classroom environments. However, student support may be required in other school settings as per individual student need. This may include providing assistance/monitoring during lunch periods, breaks and recesses as specified in the IEP.
8. Supports ASD’s position of valuing diversity, promoting respect and maintaining standards of confidentiality.           
9. For Life Skills and Structured Learning classrooms: Provides primary support in special education or general education classroom environments. Provides additional student support in other school settings such as restrooms, corridors, lunch rooms, gyms, conference rooms, or playgrounds. This also includes assistance/monitoring during lunch periods, breaks and recesses, and assisting students to and from buses as specified in the IEP.
10. For preschool self-contained classrooms: Provides primary support in special education preschool classrooms. Provides additional student support in other school settings such as restrooms, corridors, lunch room, gym, and playground. Will be required to attend students during outside recess on playground and to and from the bus.
11. For CARE teams: Provides primary support in various private preschool and childcare settings and Head Start settings within the community. Job will require a valid driver’s license and the ability to use own car for daily travel.
 
Physical /Mental Demands
The physical demands of this job require frequent standing, walking, sitting, speaking and hearing. Specific visual abilities are also required. The employee is regularly required to reach with his/her hands and arms and occasionally lift items weighing less than 40 lbs. Additionally, the employee must be able to understand vague and implicit instructions, be able to readily recall facts and details, handle conflict and make effective decisions under pressure. The employee must have the ability to effectively manage the stress of working with students, parents, and other employees representing diverse cultures, personalities, and work styles in a dynamic work environment.
 
The Anchorage School District is committed to providing reasonable accommodations, according to applicable state and federal laws, to all individuals with a qualified physical or mental disability.
 
Work Environment
Work is performed in a professional environment with a wide variety of individuals having differing functions, personalities and abilities, including working with diverse groups of people in a variety of different settings.
 
While performing the duties of this job the employee may be regularly exposed to a video display. The employee may be exposed to outdoor weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Additional Job Information
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job related duties as requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments.
 
Anchorage School District (ASD) employees must possess the ability to read and write in English. This also includes the ability to communicate in English with school staff, co-workers, and the public; as well as have the ability to comprehend and carry out oral and written directions and understand and follow English instructions and written documents.
 
Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a satisfactory criminal background check. For certificated positions, this is in addition to the background check conducted through the certification process with the Alaska State Department of Education and Early Development (DEED).
 
This position may be required to work in ASD facilities on the military installations (JBER). Please visit the government REAL ID website for additional information.
 
The Anchorage School District is an equal employment opportunity employer.




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Paraprofessional Educator Special Education Resource ECE

JobID: 20196

Position Type:
  Classroom Support/Parapro Educator Spec Ed Resource ECE


Date Posted:
  4/7/2025


Location:
  SPRING HILL ELEMENTARY


Date Available:
  04/07/2025


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Bargaining Unit: TOTEM
Work Year: 9 months
Work Day: 6.0 hours per day
FTE: Full time, .75 FTE
Salary: T-10, $20.53 to $21.40 per hour, DOE

 
Job Summary
The Resource Early Childhood Elementary Paraprofessional Educator implements special education services and supports under the direction of a special education teacher. The paraeducator provides instruction assistance to special education students in special education classrooms, regular education classrooms and other settings in the schools. The position has a retirement association with the Public Employees’ Retirement System (PERS).
 
Job Requirements
The following are required:
1. A high school diploma or equivalent, or current enrollment in a GED program.
2. Must meet paraprofessional requirements for the state of Alaska through one of the following methods: 48 college semester credits from a regionally accredited institution, OR a passing score of 459 or greater on the ETS Paraprofessional Assessment exam, OR passing the WorkKeys by ACT assessment, OR passing the ASD provided Master Teacher paraprofessional training.
3. Basic skills in reading, writing, and math
4. Excellent communication and customer service skills.
5. Ability to maintain confidentiality and inspire confidence and cooperation of staff, parents, students, administrators, and the public.
6. Ability to establish and maintain a professional relationship with staff, parents, students, administrators, and the public.
 
The following are preferred:      
1. Knowledge of first aid.
2. One year experience working in general education, special education, agency, or private school settings.
3. Experience working directly with individuals experiencing disabilities.
4. Basic experience with office equipment andcomputer literacy skills, including word processing, printing, and e-mail.    
5. Ability to read and interpret documents such as Individual Education Plans (IEPs), behavior plans, and lesson plans, etc., under the direction of a special education teacher.
6. Ability to remain calm and maintain a professional demeanor during times of conflict and make effective decisions under pressure.
7. Ability to share essential information appropriately with team members to aid in the development of individual student programs.
8. Ability to be trained in specific instructional strategies, programs, and techniques and to implement training correctly and consistently.
9. Ability to take direction and follow through on tasks independently.
10. For paraeducators in preschool self-contained classrooms: experience working with young children ages 3 to 5 and working with students with disabilities.
11. For paraeducators on preschool CARE teams (community-based itinerant teams): experience working with young children ages 3 to 5, experience working with students with disabilities, ability to work independently in a wide variety of settings and to interact in a positive way with other adults in community settings.
12. A valid Alaska driver’s license, ASD required vehicle insurance, and the willingness to use personal vehicle for department business.
 
Essential Job Functions
1. Provides instructional services in reading, math, writing, etc. to students individually or in small groups under the supervision of a special education teacher.
2. Prepares or modifies instructional materials for students as specified by special education teacher.
3. Collects data in accordance with student IEP goals and objectives as directed by certified special education staff.
4. Collaborates and works cooperatively with colleagues and staff. 
5. Follows written and oral instructions, and independently follows through on teacher directed programming/strategies.
6. Implements and provides special education services and supports for students as detailed in the IEP. Duties will include providing instructional services, accommodations and modifications, behavioral and social interventions, individual behavior improvement plans, personal hygiene assistance and assisting to and from buses.
7. The majority of the workday is spent in special education or regular education classroom environments. However, student support may be required in other school settings as per individual student need. This may include providing assistance/monitoring during lunch periods, breaks and recesses as specified in the IEP.
8. Supports ASD’s position of valuing diversity, promoting respect and maintaining standards of confidentiality.           
9. For Life Skills and Structured Learning classrooms: Provides primary support in special education or general education classroom environments. Provides additional student support in other school settings such as restrooms, corridors, lunch rooms, gyms, conference rooms, or playgrounds. This also includes assistance/monitoring during lunch periods, breaks and recesses, and assisting students to and from buses as specified in the IEP.
10. For preschool self-contained classrooms: Provides primary support in special education preschool classrooms. Provides additional student support in other school settings such as restrooms, corridors, lunch room, gym, and playground. Will be required to attend students during outside recess on playground and to and from the bus.
11. For CARE teams: Provides primary support in various private preschool and childcare settings and Head Start settings within the community. Job will require a valid driver’s license and the ability to use own car for daily travel.
 
Physical /Mental Demands
The physical demands of this job require frequent standing, walking, sitting, speaking and hearing. Specific visual abilities are also required. The employee is regularly required to reach with his/her hands and arms and occasionally lift items weighing less than 40 lbs. Additionally, the employee must be able to understand vague and implicit instructions, be able to readily recall facts and details, handle conflict and make effective decisions under pressure. The employee must have the ability to effectively manage the stress of working with students, parents, and other employees representing diverse cultures, personalities, and work styles in a dynamic work environment.
 
The Anchorage School District is committed to providing reasonable accommodations, according to applicable state and federal laws, to all individuals with a qualified physical or mental disability.
 
Work Environment
Work is performed in a professional environment with a wide variety of individuals having differing functions, personalities and abilities, including working with diverse groups of people in a variety of different settings.
 
While performing the duties of this job the employee may be regularly exposed to a video display. The employee may be exposed to outdoor weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Additional Job Information
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job related duties as requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments.
 
Anchorage School District (ASD) employees must possess the ability to read and write in English. This also includes the ability to communicate in English with school staff, co-workers, and the public; as well as have the ability to comprehend and carry out oral and written directions and understand and follow English instructions and written documents.
 
Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a satisfactory criminal background check. For certificated positions, this is in addition to the background check conducted through the certification process with the Alaska State Department of Education and Early Development (DEED).
 
This position may be required to work in ASD facilities on the military installations (JBER). Please visit the government REAL ID website for additional information.
 
The Anchorage School District is an equal employment opportunity employer.




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Paraprofessional Educator Special Education Resource Preschool

JobID: 20136

Position Type:
  Classroom Support/Parapro Educator Spec Ed Resource Preschool


Date Posted:
  4/7/2025


Location:
  EARLY INTERVENTION SRVC CNTR


Date Available:
  08/11/2025


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Bargaining Unit: TOTEM
Work Year: 9 months
Work Day: 6.5 hours per day
FTE: Full time, .8125 FTE
Salary: T-10, $20.53 to $21.40 per hour, DOE

 
Job Summary
The Paraprofessional Educator Special Education Resource Preschool assists teachers with duties related to classroom activities, student supervision, and grade or other reporting in elementary preschool programs. Work involves a variety of clerical tasks and student monitoring. The position has a retirement association with the Public Employees’ Retirement System (PERS).
 
Job Requirements
The following are required:
1. A high school diploma or equivalent, or current enrollment in a GED program.
2. Must meet paraprofessional requirements for the state of Alaska through one of the following methods: 48 college semester credits from a regionally accredited institution, OR a passing score of 459 or greater on the ETS Paraprofessional Assessment exam, OR passing the WorkKeys by ACT assessment, OR passing the ASD provided Master Teacher paraprofessional training.
3. Excellent communication and customer service skills.
4. Ability to maintain confidentiality and inspire confidence and cooperation of staff, parents, students, administrators, and the public.
5. Ability to establish and maintain a professional relationship with staff, parents, students, administrators, and the public.
 
The following are preferred:
1. Knowledge in first aid.
2. Experience in general clerical work.
3. Ability to work with people of all age levels.
4. Ability to convey effectively explanations of policies, regulations, and procedures.
5. Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
 
Essential Job Functions
1. Provides instructional services in adapted curriculum to students.
2. Accompanies certified staff on home visits.
3. Develop and implement class programs that include activities based on the student’s goals. Monitors student work, collects data and maintain records in accordance with student’s goals and objectives as directed by certificated staff.
4. Assists certificated staff with classroom management.
5. Follows writing and oral instructions, and independently follows through on certificated staff directed programing/strategies.
6. Assists with supervising a student, or group of students during the lunch and recess periods, both indoors and outside.
7. Maintains classroom materials, prepares documentation as directed by certificated staff.
8. Maintains student and teacher files to include student attendance.
9. Monitors students on the school grounds.
10. Supports students during bus travel to and from school.
11. Supports the district’s position of valuing diversity, promoting respect, and maintaining standards of confidentiality.
 
Physical /Mental Demands
The physical demands of this job require frequent standing, walking, sitting, speaking and hearing. Specific visual abilities are also required. The employee is regularly required to reach with his/her hands and arms and occasionally lift items weighing less than 40 lbs. Additionally, the employee must be able to understand vague and implicit instructions, be able to readily recall facts and details, handle conflict and make effective decisions under pressure. The employee must have the ability to effectively manage the stress of working with students, parents, and other employees representing diverse cultures, personalities, and work styles in a dynamic work environment.
 
The Anchorage School District is committed to providing reasonable accommodations, according to applicable state and federal laws, to all individuals with a qualified physical or mental disability.
 
Work Environment
Work is performed in a professional environment with a wide variety of individuals having differing functions, personalities and abilities, including working with diverse groups of people in a variety of different settings.
 
While performing the duties of this job the employee may be regularly exposed to a video display. The employee may be exposed to outdoor weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Additional Job Information
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job related duties as requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments.
 
Anchorage School District (ASD) employees must possess the ability to read and write in English. This also includes the ability to communicate in English with school staff, co-workers, and the public; as well as have the ability to comprehend and carry out oral and written directions and understand and follow English instructions and written documents.
 
Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a satisfactory criminal background check. For certificated positions, this is in addition to the background check conducted through the certification process with the Alaska State Department of Education and Early Development (DEED).
 
This position may be required to work in ASD facilities on the military installations (JBER). Please visit the government REAL ID website for additional information.
 
The Anchorage School District is an equal employment opportunity employer.




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Paraprofessional Educator Special Education Resource Preschool

JobID: 20165

Position Type:
  Classroom Support/Parapro Educator Spec Ed Resource Preschool


Date Posted:
  4/7/2025


Location:
  NORTH STAR ELEMENTARY


Date Available:
  08/11/2025


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Bargaining Unit: TOTEM
Work Year: 9 months
Work Day: 8 hours per day
FTE: Full time, 1.0 FTE
Salary: T-10, $20.53 to $21.40 per hour, DOE

 
Job Summary
The Paraprofessional Educator Special Education Resource Preschool assists teachers with duties related to classroom activities, student supervision, and grade or other reporting in elementary preschool programs. Work involves a variety of clerical tasks and student monitoring. The position has a retirement association with the Public Employees’ Retirement System (PERS).
 
Job Requirements
The following are required:
    
1. A high school diploma or equivalent, or current enrollment in a GED program.
    
2. Must meet paraprofessional requirements for the state of Alaska through one of the following methods: 48 college semester credits from a regionally accredited institution, OR a passing score of 459 or greater on the ETS Paraprofessional Assessment exam, OR passing the WorkKeys by ACT assessment, OR passing the ASD provided Master Teacher paraprofessional training.
    
3. Excellent communication and customer service skills.
    
4. Ability to maintain confidentiality and inspire confidence and cooperation of staff, parents, students, administrators, and the public.
    
5. Ability to establish and maintain a professional relationship with staff, parents, students, administrators, and the public.
 
The following are preferred: 
    
1. Knowledge in first aid.
    
2. Experience in general clerical work.
    
3. Ability to work with people of all age levels.
    
4. Ability to convey effectively explanations of policies, regulations, and procedures.
    
5. Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
 
Essential Job Functions 
    
1. Provides instructional services in adapted curriculum to students.
    
2. Accompanies certified staff on home visits.
    
3. Develop and implement class programs that include activities based on the student’s goals. Monitors student work, collects data and maintain records in accordance with student’s goals and objectives as directed by certificated staff.
    
4. Assists certificated staff with classroom management.
    
5. Follows writing and oral instructions, and independently follows through on certificated staff directed programing/strategies.
    
6. Assists with supervising a student, or group of students during the lunch and recess periods, both indoors and outside.
    
7. Maintains classroom materials, prepares documentation as directed by certificated staff.
    
8. Maintains student and teacher files to include student attendance.
    
9. Monitors students on the school grounds.
    
10. Supports students during bus travel to and from school.
    
11. Supports the district’s position of valuing diversity, promoting respect, and maintaining standards of confidentiality.
 
Physical /Mental Demands
The physical demands of this job require frequent standing, walking, sitting, speaking and hearing. Specific visual abilities are also required. The employee is regularly required to reach with his/her hands and arms and occasionally lift items weighing less than 40 lbs. Additionally, the employee must be able to understand vague and implicit instructions, be able to readily recall facts and details, handle conflict and make effective decisions under pressure. The employee must have the ability to effectively manage the stress of working with students, parents, and other employees representing diverse cultures, personalities, and work styles in a dynamic work environment.
 
The Anchorage School District is committed to providing reasonable accommodations, according to applicable state and federal laws, to all individuals with a qualified physical or mental disability.
 
Work Environment
Work is performed in a professional environment with a wide variety of individuals having differing functions, personalities and abilities, including working with diverse groups of people in a variety of different settings.
 
While performing the duties of this job the employee may be regularly exposed to a video display. The employee may be exposed to outdoor weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Additional Job Information
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job related duties as requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments.
 
Anchorage School District (ASD) employees must possess the ability to read and write in English. This also includes the ability to communicate in English with school staff, co-workers, and the public; as well as have the ability to comprehend and carry out oral and written directions and understand and follow English instructions and written documents.
 
Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a satisfactory criminal background check. For certificated positions, this is in addition to the background check conducted through the certification process with the Alaska State Department of Education and Early Development (DEED).
 
This position may be required to work in ASD facilities on the military installations (JBER). Please visit the government REAL ID website for additional information.
 
The Anchorage School District is an equal employment opportunity employer.




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Paraprofessional Educator Special Education Resource Preschool

JobID: 20303

Position Type:
  Classroom Support/Parapro Educator Spec Ed Resource Preschool


Date Posted:
  4/9/2025


Location:
  ORION ELEMENTARY


Date Available:
  08/11/2025


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Bargaining Unit: TOTEM
Work Year: 9 months
Work Day: 6.5 hours per day
FTE: Full time, .8125 FTE
Salary: T-10, $20.53 to $21.40 per hour, DOE

 
Job Summary
The Paraprofessional Educator Special Education Resource Preschool assists teachers with duties related to classroom activities, student supervision, and grade or other reporting in elementary preschool programs. Work involves a variety of clerical tasks and student monitoring. The position has a retirement association with the Public Employees’ Retirement System (PERS).
 
Job Requirements
The following are required:
1. A high school diploma or equivalent, or current enrollment in a GED program.
2. Must meet paraprofessional requirements for the state of Alaska through one of the following methods: 48 college semester credits from a regionally accredited institution, OR a passing score of 459 or greater on the ETS Paraprofessional Assessment exam, OR passing the WorkKeys by ACT assessment, OR passing the ASD provided Master Teacher paraprofessional training.
3. Excellent communication and customer service skills.
4. Ability to maintain confidentiality and inspire confidence and cooperation of staff, parents, students, administrators, and the public.
5. Ability to establish and maintain a professional relationship with staff, parents, students, administrators, and the public.
 
The following are preferred:
1. Knowledge in first aid.
2. Experience in general clerical work.
3. Ability to work with people of all age levels.
4. Ability to convey effectively explanations of policies, regulations, and procedures.
5. Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
 
Essential Job Functions
1. Provides instructional services in adapted curriculum to students.
2. Accompanies certified staff on home visits.
3. Develop and implement class programs that include activities based on the student’s goals. Monitors student work, collects data and maintain records in accordance with student’s goals and objectives as directed by certificated staff.
4. Assists certificated staff with classroom management.
5. Follows writing and oral instructions, and independently follows through on certificated staff directed programing/strategies.
6. Assists with supervising a student, or group of students during the lunch and recess periods, both indoors and outside.
7. Maintains classroom materials, prepares documentation as directed by certificated staff.
8. Maintains student and teacher files to include student attendance.
9. Monitors students on the school grounds.
10. Supports students during bus travel to and from school.
11. Supports the district’s position of valuing diversity, promoting respect, and maintaining standards of confidentiality.
 
Physical /Mental Demands
The physical demands of this job require frequent standing, walking, sitting, speaking and hearing. Specific visual abilities are also required. The employee is regularly required to reach with his/her hands and arms and occasionally lift items weighing less than 40 lbs. Additionally, the employee must be able to understand vague and implicit instructions, be able to readily recall facts and details, handle conflict and make effective decisions under pressure. The employee must have the ability to effectively manage the stress of working with students, parents, and other employees representing diverse cultures, personalities, and work styles in a dynamic work environment.
 
The Anchorage School District is committed to providing reasonable accommodations, according to applicable state and federal laws, to all individuals with a qualified physical or mental disability.
 
Work Environment
Work is performed in a professional environment with a wide variety of individuals having differing functions, personalities and abilities, including working with diverse groups of people in a variety of different settings.
 
While performing the duties of this job the employee may be regularly exposed to a video display. The employee may be exposed to outdoor weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Additional Job Information
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job related duties as requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments.
 
Anchorage School District (ASD) employees must possess the ability to read and write in English. This also includes the ability to communicate in English with school staff, co-workers, and the public; as well as have the ability to comprehend and carry out oral and written directions and understand and follow English instructions and written documents.
 
Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a satisfactory criminal background check. For certificated positions, this is in addition to the background check conducted through the certification process with the Alaska State Department of Education and Early Development (DEED).
 
This position may be required to work in ASD facilities on the military installations (JBER). Please visit the government REAL ID website for additional information.
 
The Anchorage School District is an equal employment opportunity employer.




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Paraprofessional Educator Special Education Resource Secondary

JobID: 20273

Position Type:
  Classroom Support/Parapro Educator Spec Ed Resource Secondary


Date Posted:
  4/8/2025


Location:
  BARTLETT HIGH SCHOOL


Date Available:
  08/11/2025


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Bargaining Unit: TOTEM
Work Year: 9 months
Work Day: 6.0 hours per day
FTE: Full time, .75 FTE
Salary: T-10, $20.53 to $21.40 per hour, DOE

 
Job Summary
The Special Education Resource Secondary Paraprofessional Educator implements special education services and supports under the direction of a special education teacher. The teacher assistant will provide instruction and assistance to special education students in special education classrooms, regular education classrooms, and other settings in the schools. The position has a retirement association with the Public Employees’ Retirement System (PERS).
 
Job Requirements
The following required:
1. A high school diploma or equivalent, or current enrollment in a GED program.
2. Must meet paraprofessional requirements for the state of Alaska through one of the following methods: 48 college semester credits from a regionally accredited institution, OR a passing score of 459 or greater on the ETS Paraprofessional Assessment exam, OR passing the WorkKeys by ACT assessment, OR passing the ASD provided Master Teacher paraprofessional training.
3. Basic literacy skills in reading, writing, and math.
4. Excellent communication and customer service skills.
5. Ability to maintain confidentiality and inspire confidence and cooperation of staff, parents, students, administrators, and the public.
6. Ability to establish and maintain a professional relationship with staff, parents, students, administrators, and the public.
 
The following are preferred:
1. Knowledge of first aid.
2. One year experience working in general education, special education, agency settings, or private school settings.
3. Experience working directly with individuals experiencing disabilities.
4. Ability to read and interpret documents such as Individual Education Plans, behavior plans, and lesson plans, etc. under the direction of the special education teacher.
5. Ability to remain calm and maintain a professional demeanor during times of conflict and make effective decisions under pressure.
6. Ability to share essential information appropriately with team members to aid in the development of individual student programs.
7. Ability to support students in the academic areas of pre-algebra or algebra.
8. Basic experience with office equipment and computer literacy skills including word processing, printing, and e-mail.
           
Essential Job Functions
1. Provides instructional services in reading, math, writing, etc. to students individually or in small groups under the supervision of a special education teacher.
2. Prepares or modifies instructional materials for students as specified by special education teacher.
3. Collects data in accordance with student(s) IEP goals and objectives as directed by certified special education staff.
4. Collaborates and works cooperatively, as a team member, with colleagues and staff.
5. Follows written and oral instructions, and independently follows through on teacher directed programming/strategies.
6. Implements and provides special education services and supports for students as detailed in the IEP. Duties will include providing instructional services, accommodations or modifications, behavioral and social interventions, individual behavior improvement plans, personal hygiene assistance, and assistance to and from the buses.
7. Supports vocational programs and community involvement in accordance with student(s) IEP as directed by a special education teacher.
8. Provides instructional support in the area of study skills and organization both in the regular education and special education classes as directed by a special education teacher.
9. Provides primary support in special education or regular education classroom environments. Provides additional student support in other school setting as per individual student need. This may include providing assistance/monitoring during lunch periods, breaks, and/or before and after school as specified in the IEP.
10. Supports the Anchorage School District’s position of valuing diversity, promoting respect, and maintaining standards of confidentiality.
                       
Physical /Mental Demands
The physical demands of this job require frequent standing, walking, sitting, speaking and hearing. Specific visual abilities are also required. The employee is regularly required to reach with his/her hands and arms and occasionally lift items weighing less than 40 lbs. Additionally, the employee must be able to understand vague and implicit instructions, be able to readily recall facts and details, handle conflict and make effective decisions under pressure. The employee must have the ability to effectively manage the stress of working with students, parents, and other employees representing diverse cultures, personalities, and work styles in a dynamic work environment.
 
The Anchorage School District is committed to providing reasonable accommodations, according to applicable state and federal laws, to all individuals with a qualified physical or mental disability.
 
Work Environment
Work is performed in a professional environment with a wide variety of individuals having differing functions, personalities and abilities, including working with diverse groups of people in a variety of different settings.
 
While performing the duties of this job the employee may be regularly exposed to a video display. The employee may be exposed to outdoor weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Additional Job Information
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job related duties as requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments.
 
Anchorage School District (ASD) employees must possess the ability to read and write in English. This also includes the ability to communicate in English with school staff, co-workers, and the public; as well as have the ability to comprehend and carry out oral and written directions and understand and follow English instructions and written documents.
 
Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a satisfactory criminal background check. For certificated positions, this is in addition to the background check conducted through the certification process with the Alaska State Department of Education and Early Development (DEED).
 
This position may be required to work in ASD facilities on the military installations (JBER). Please visit the government REAL ID website for additional information.
 
The Anchorage School District is an equal employment opportunity employer.




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Paraprofessional Educator Special Education Resource Secondary

JobID: 20260

Position Type:
  Classroom Support/Parapro Educator Spec Ed Resource Secondary


Date Posted:
  4/8/2025


Location:
  BETTYE DAVIS EAST HIGH SCHOOL             


Date Available:
  08/11/2025


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Bargaining Unit: TOTEM
Work Year: 9 months
Work Day: 6.0 hours per day
FTE: Full time, .75 FTE
Salary: T-10, $20.53 to $21.40 per hour, DOE

 
Job Summary
The Special Education Resource Secondary Paraprofessional Educator implements special education services and supports under the direction of a special education teacher. The teacher assistant will provide instruction and assistance to special education students in special education classrooms, regular education classrooms, and other settings in the schools. The position has a retirement association with the Public Employees’ Retirement System (PERS).
 
Job Requirements
The following required:
1. A high school diploma or equivalent, or current enrollment in a GED program.
2. Must meet paraprofessional requirements for the state of Alaska through one of the following methods: 48 college semester credits from a regionally accredited institution, OR a passing score of 459 or greater on the ETS Paraprofessional Assessment exam, OR passing the WorkKeys by ACT assessment, OR passing the ASD provided Master Teacher paraprofessional training.
3. Basic literacy skills in reading, writing, and math.
4. Excellent communication and customer service skills.
5. Ability to maintain confidentiality and inspire confidence and cooperation of staff, parents, students, administrators, and the public.
6. Ability to establish and maintain a professional relationship with staff, parents, students, administrators, and the public.
 
The following are preferred:
1. Knowledge of first aid.
2. One year experience working in general education, special education, agency settings, or private school settings.
3. Experience working directly with individuals experiencing disabilities.
4. Ability to read and interpret documents such as Individual Education Plans, behavior plans, and lesson plans, etc. under the direction of the special education teacher.
5. Ability to remain calm and maintain a professional demeanor during times of conflict and make effective decisions under pressure.
6. Ability to share essential information appropriately with team members to aid in the development of individual student programs.
7. Ability to support students in the academic areas of pre-algebra or algebra.
8. Basic experience with office equipment and computer literacy skills including word processing, printing, and e-mail.
           
Essential Job Functions
1. Provides instructional services in reading, math, writing, etc. to students individually or in small groups under the supervision of a special education teacher.
2. Prepares or modifies instructional materials for students as specified by special education teacher.
3. Collects data in accordance with student(s) IEP goals and objectives as directed by certified special education staff.
4. Collaborates and works cooperatively, as a team member, with colleagues and staff.
5. Follows written and oral instructions, and independently follows through on teacher directed programming/strategies.
6. Implements and provides special education services and supports for students as detailed in the IEP. Duties will include providing instructional services, accommodations or modifications, behavioral and social interventions, individual behavior improvement plans, personal hygiene assistance, and assistance to and from the buses.
7. Supports vocational programs and community involvement in accordance with student(s) IEP as directed by a special education teacher.
8. Provides instructional support in the area of study skills and organization both in the regular education and special education classes as directed by a special education teacher.
9. Provides primary support in special education or regular education classroom environments. Provides additional student support in other school setting as per individual student need. This may include providing assistance/monitoring during lunch periods, breaks, and/or before and after school as specified in the IEP.
10. Supports the Anchorage School District’s position of valuing diversity, promoting respect, and maintaining standards of confidentiality.
                       
Physical /Mental Demands
The physical demands of this job require frequent standing, walking, sitting, speaking and hearing. Specific visual abilities are also required. The employee is regularly required to reach with his/her hands and arms and occasionally lift items weighing less than 40 lbs. Additionally, the employee must be able to understand vague and implicit instructions, be able to readily recall facts and details, handle conflict and make effective decisions under pressure. The employee must have the ability to effectively manage the stress of working with students, parents, and other employees representing diverse cultures, personalities, and work styles in a dynamic work environment.
 
The Anchorage School District is committed to providing reasonable accommodations, according to applicable state and federal laws, to all individuals with a qualified physical or mental disability.
 
Work Environment
Work is performed in a professional environment with a wide variety of individuals having differing functions, personalities and abilities, including working with diverse groups of people in a variety of different settings.
 
While performing the duties of this job the employee may be regularly exposed to a video display. The employee may be exposed to outdoor weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Additional Job Information
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job related duties as requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments.
 
Anchorage School District (ASD) employees must possess the ability to read and write in English. This also includes the ability to communicate in English with school staff, co-workers, and the public; as well as have the ability to comprehend and carry out oral and written directions and understand and follow English instructions and written documents.
 
Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a satisfactory criminal background check. For certificated positions, this is in addition to the background check conducted through the certification process with the Alaska State Department of Education and Early Development (DEED).
 
This position may be required to work in ASD facilities on the military installations (JBER). Please visit the government REAL ID website for additional information.
 
The Anchorage School District is an equal employment opportunity employer.




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