Full-Time Paraeducator Job - Special Education

Location: Districtwide: Teaching & Learning (Harborview Elementary School)
Full-Time Position (1.0 FTE)

Provides academic tutoring in basic skills to targeted Alaska Native students. Maintains student records including attendance, discipline and academic progress data. Plan, organize and implement engaging after-school clubs.
Methods and practices of instructional assistance.
Alaska Native and/or American Indian culture.
Higher education programs and source of funds for Alaska Natives.
Communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
Operate a personal computer and related software.
Work effectively with Alaska Native and/or American Indian students.
Provide assistance to teachers, parents, and administrators.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: Any combination of education and experience that demonstrates possession of the requisite knowledge, skills and abilities. High school diploma.
Two years of prior clerical or instructional assistance preferred.
Knowledge of Alaska Native language, and traditions preferred.
This is a full-time 9-month position, working 37.5 hours per week, with a starting salary of $29.55 per hour. We offer an excellent benefit package including medical, dental, vision, the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) plan, and paid time off.

Selected hire will be fingerprinted at applicant's expense and fingerprints forwarded to the Alaska State Troopers and the FBI for a records check.

About the Juneau School District
Located in Alaska's beautiful capital, the Juneau School District (JSD) serves roughly 4,000 students in PreK-12 across 14 schools.

Schools & Programs
Six elementary schools, one middle school, and one standard high school.
Additional options include an alternative high school, a PreK-8 Montessori School, a K-8 Charter School, a home-school program (HomeBRIDGE), a residential youth facility, and the Tlingit Culture, Language & Literacy (TCLL) program.
The alternative high school, Yaaḵoosgé Daakahídi, serves students who benefit from non-traditional high school settings.
Community & Demographics

Student body is diverse: roughly 43% White, 24% multi-ethnic, 13% Alaska Native & American Indian, 10% Asian & Pacific Islander, 10% Hispanic, and about 1% Black.
Around 23% of students receive Free & Reduced Meals, and 20% receive special education services.
The district employs about 600 full-time staff, with roughly 300 certified teachers, making it one of the largest employers in the community.
JSD offers strong support for professional growth: embedded professional development, Arts-infused teaching (Artful Teaching), culturally responsive pedagogy, mentoring programs, peer collaboration, and opportunities to engage with local culture and environment in instructional design.
Juneau is both remote and accessible by air or sea, with majestic surroundings including the Tongass National Forest.
Small-city feel, with strong sense of community. Teachers often engage with local culture, and environment.
Because of its size and resources, the district can offer a variety of teaching environments-traditional classrooms, Montessori, alternative high school settings, and culturally unique programs like TCLL.