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Cross-Categorical Elementary Special Education Aide

@ Fairbanks North Star Borough School District
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Fairbanks, Alaska, United States
$23-$26/hrOnsiteFull Time
Responsibilities:assist students, support instruction, de-escalate incidents
Requirements Summary:Assistant/teacher aide for elementary students with special needs; HS diploma or higher or 48 college hours; ability to lift; knowledge of developmental disabilities; tutoring skills; de-escalation training; ASL I/II if signing required.
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Job Description
    Cross-Categorical Elementary Special Education Aide JobID: 12212
  • Position Type:
      Teacher Aides/Assistants/Tutors/Special Education Aides

  • Date Posted:
      11/12/2025

  • Location:
      Ticasuk Brown Elementary School

  • Date Available:
      ASAP

  • Closing Date:
      Open Until Filled

    • Note: Unless otherwise stated, all vacancies with a specific closing date close at 9:00 PM Alaska time.  For additional information, click  Here


    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 incentive, this position also offers a $2,000 retention bonus, payable in June upon the successful completion of the current school year. Please note that this bonus will be prorated for part-time employees.

    Job Summary: Assists in the care, instruction, and support of elementary students (PreK through grade 5, or through grade 8 at applicable campuses) with physical, social-emotional, behavioral, self-help, and/or developmental needs. Positions may be assigned to Intensive Resource (IR) rooms, Extended Resource (ER) rooms, Preschool (PK) classrooms, or integrated general education settings, based 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):
    The following are required:
    1. Must meet at least one of the following:
            a. High school diploma/equivalent and ability to pass the ParaProfessional Assessment or WorkKeys within 4 months; or
            b. Associate’s degree or higher; or
            c. Completion of 48 semester hours of higher education.
    2. Demonstrated ability to lift and assist students safely.
    3. Understanding of developmental disabilities and empathy for students with special needs.
    4. Tutoring skills commensurate with the level of assigned students.
    5. Successful completion of de-escalation/crisis intervention training, including physical restraint, as required.
    6. 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 [email protected].