Cross-Categorical Secondary Special Education Aide

Position Type:
Teacher Aides/Assistants/Tutors/Special Education Aides
Date Posted:
4/17/2026
Location:
Tanana Middle School
Date Available:
08/14/2026
Closing Date:
Open Until Filled Note: Unless otherwise stated, all vacancies with a specific closing date close at 9:00 PM Alaska time.
This position includes a $2,000 new hire bonus, which is paid after the successful completion of the first 30 days of employment.
In addition to the new hire bonus, this position also offers a $2,000 retention bonus. New hires will receive the first $1,000 installment in December upon completing the first semester, with the remaining $1,000 paid in June after finishing the school year. The bonus will be prorated for part-time employees.
Job Summary: Assists in the care and tutoring of students who may have physical, social-emotional, behavioral, self-help and/or developmental deficits. This position may be placed in Intensive Resource (IR) or Extended Resource (ER) secondary special education classrooms, depending on District and building needs.
New Hire Hourly Rate : Grade 7: $23.15 - $25.90 DOE
Internal Hourly Rate: Determined by the ESSA Negotiated Agreement
Work Day : 7 hours
Work Year : 9 months
Bargaining Unit: Education Support Staff Association (ESSA)
Job Qualifications/Requirements (please review job description for qualifications and duties of the position):

1. Must meet at least one of the following three qualifications:
   1. A high school diploma, or equivalent, and have completed the ParaProfessional Assessment, or have the ability to pass the ParaProfessional Assessment within four (4) months of hire; or
   2. An associate's degree or higher; or
   3. Completion of two years of higher education (at least 48 semester hours) or the equivalent
2. Must have an understanding of developmental disabilities.
3. Must demonstrate proper lifting skills in order to safely lift a minimum of 50 lbs. regularly.
4. Must have empathy for special needs of disabled children including the ability to respectfully and appropriately communicate with physically and mentally disabled students.
5. Successful completion of de-escalation training required within the first six (6) months of employment.
6. Knowledge of basic reading, math, and curricular areas appropriate for age-level of students.
7. Must possess the ability to communicate clearly and consistently with students, staff, and parents, including the ability to calm students who are upset or angry, defuse conflict situations, and to safely restrain out-of-control students who present a danger to self or others.
8. Must be able to remain outside for 30 minutes at 20 degrees below zero.
9. Must have a valid driver's license, use of a personal vehicle, If the posted vacancy lists a requirement for signing skills, the applicant must at a minimum have completed ASL I and ASL II.

This position offers an excellent benefit package including:

• Accrued sick and personal leave
• Paid holidays
• Medical, dental, vision, and audio
• Retirement (PERS)

If there are ways we can support you in becoming a district employee, please email
Attachment(s):

• 7 - Cross-Categorical Secondary Special Education Aide.pdf
• ESSA Salary Schedule - .pdf