SPED Intensive Paraprofessional (Akiak)

Location: Akiak

Work only 4 days a week

Job Starts: Immediately

Job ends May 1, 2026

JOB PURPOSE: To assist the special education teacher or administrator in the operation of the

Special Education Program. Will be assigned to work with a student with disabilities and stay

with that student throughout their school day.

Duties, Responsibilities and Accountabilities

1. Assist the special education teacher with management and education of a child enrolled

in special education.

2. Coordinate special education curriculum and classroom activities for assigned student.

3. Monitor assigned student''s progress in IEP goals.

4. Assist the special education teacher with parent conferences and participate in I.E.P.

meetings for assigned student.

5. Maintain records of student work and behavior.

6. Complete required reports and submit them on specified days.

7. Become familiar with materials, techniques and procedures used in working with

assigned student.

8. Learn how to apply prescribed exercises and speech/language exercises and practice to

assigned student learning from itinerant specialists.

9. Implement I.E.P. goals for students in conjunction with the special education teacher.

10. Assist with preparation or collection of instructional materials.

11. As directed by the special education teacher, provide individualized and small group

instruction.

12. Other duties as assigned by the special education teacher, School Principal as it relates to

SPED students, or the Director of Special Education.

Qualifications:

1. High School graduate, additional formal education preferred as well as experience in

working with exceptional children.

2. Experience as a teacher aside, substitute, or volunteer in the special education classroom

is desirable.

3. Must show evidence of ability to work closely and cooperatively in a small group setting

and to maintain confidentiality in regard to the student's disabilities.

POSTED: 4-1-25

DEADLINE: Until filled

July 2014

4. Must be Highly Qualified paraprofessional standards or pass the appropriate assessment

within 60 days of hire.

5. Must participate in a test-preparation program 3 days each week after school to prepare to

pass the paraprofessional test to become highly qualified if not already meeting this

requirement.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

1. Requires decision-making ability and the ability to work independently. Requires ability

to plan, schedule, and prioritize work.

2. Requires interpersonal skills to courteously and effectively assist individuals

3. Requires ability to speak clearly and concisely both in oral and written communication.

4. Requires willingness to perform various job-related duties as situations require, a strong

sense of teamwork, and ability to work cooperatively with others.

5. Requires ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements, Board of

Education practices, Alaska State Laws, and Department of Education and Early

Development regulations.

Education and/or Experience: High School diploma or equivalent plus at least two years

demonstrated successful experience in general office work. Business college or equivalent

training may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis.

Language Skills: Ability to read and interpret documents such as software operating and

training instructions, and technical procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and

correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before supervisors and district employees. Ability

to speak Yupik preferred.

Mathematical Skills: Ability to calculate figures and amounts

Reasoning Ability: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions

furnished in written, oral or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several

concrete variables in standardized situations.

Computer Skills and Abilities: Requires knowledge and ability to operate a variety of software

on computers. Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and scanning required.

Other Skills and Abilities: Ability to develop effective working relationships with the

principal, staff, students, parents, and community. Ability to communicate clearly and

concisely, both orally and in writing. Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district

requirements and Board of Education policies. Ability to work in a cross-cultural environment.

POSTED: 4-1-25

DEADLINE: Until filled

July 2014

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must

be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable

accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential

functions.

While performing this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The

employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; operate a computer; and reach with hands and

arms. This position frequently requires non-stop typing on the computer. This position requires

the individual to meet deadlines with severe time constraints and to interact with the public and

other workers. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, such as

tables, office and meeting supplies. This position may occasionally require employee to work

extended or irregular hours Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and

depth perception. Some travel is required as part of the job.

The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the principal

functions of this job, the level of knowledge and skill typically required, and the scope of

responsibility, but should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements.

Individuals may perform other duties as assigned including work in other functional areas to

cover absences or relief, to equalize peak work periods, or otherwise to balance the workload.