Open Positions for Anchorage School District

Openings as of 10/22/2026

OPEN RECRUITMENT: Special Education Teacher (2026-27 SY)

JobID: 19086

Position Type:
  Teacher Special Education/Special Education Open Recruitment


Date Posted:
  11/24/2025


Location:
  OPEN RECRUITMENT


Date Available:
  08/14/2026


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Bargaining Unit: AEA
Work Year: 185 days per year, 12 contract payments
FTE: Full time, 1.0 FTE
Salary: B00/00 to B72/08 ($61,454 to $88,919) 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 Public 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 3rd 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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OPEN RECRUITMENT: Principal Elementary Assistant

JobID: 23412

Position Type:
  Administration/Elementary Assistant Principal


Date Posted:
  8/6/2026


Location:
  ELEMENTARY SCHOOL EDUCATION


Closing Date:
  12/01/2026


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Bargaining Unit: APA
Work Year: 201 days, 12 contract payments
FTE: Full time, 1.0 FTE
Salary: APA/01/0A - APA/01/0G ($110,577 - $124,526) DOE
 
** This posting is to gather a pool of candidates.  It is not for a specific site location. **
 
Job Summary
The Elementary Assistant Principal assists the elementary principal. The assistant will implement and manage the policies, regulations, and procedures of the Alaska Board of Education to ensure that all students meet or exceed the Common Core state standards, following the approved curricula and directives of the school. Achieving academic excellence requires that the assistant principal work collaboratively to lead and nurture members of the school staff and to communicate effectively with parents and members of the community. Inherent in the position are the responsibilities for discipline of students, supervision of staff, curriculum development, program evaluation, supervision of extracurricular activities, and general operations of the school. The assistant principal reports to and is evaluated by the site principal.

This position requires a valid Alaska administrative certificate. The number of work days is based upon the APA negotiated pay scale. Information can be found online on our Labor Relations Department website. This position has a retirement association with the Alaska Teachers' Retirement System (TRS).

Job Requirements
The following are required:
1. A master's degree in educational leadership, public school administration, or a closely related field, or completion of a school administration/educational leadership program which leads to certification.
2. By start date: a valid Alaska type B administrative certificate with an endorsement including elementary grade levels and a valid Alaska teaching (initial, professional, or master) or Alaska Type C special services certificate.
3. Educators teaching in a Kindergarten through 3rd grade class must meet requirements for the Alaska Reads Act.

The following are preferred:
1. Evidence of three years successful public school experience.
2. Evidence of three years of successful public elementary level teaching experience.
3. Evidence of two years of successful public elementary level administrative experience.

Essential Job Functions
1. Provides leadership for an educational organization.
2. Guides instruction and supports an effective learning environment.
3. Oversees the implementation of curriculum.
4. Coordinates services that support student growth and development.
5. Provides for staffing and professional development to meet students' learning needs.
6. Uses assessment and evaluation information about students, staff, and the community in making decisions.
7. Communicates with diverse groups and individuals with clarity and sensitivity.
8. Acts in accordance with established laws, policies, procedures, and good business practices.
9. Understands the influence of social, cultural, political, and economic forces on the educational environment and uses this knowledge to serve the needs of children, families, and communities.
10. Facilitates the participation of parents and families as partners in the education of children.

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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English Language Learners Tutor

JobID: 23568

Position Type:
  Classroom Support/English Language Learners Tutor


Date Posted:
  6/23/2026


Location:
  BAXTER ELEMENTARY           


Date Available:
  08/17/2026


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Bargaining Unit: TOTEM
Work Year: 9 months
Work Day: 7 hours per day
FTE: Full time, .875 FTE
Salary: T-11, $ 21.37 to $22.32 per hour, DOE


Job Summary
The English Language Learners Tutor assists in teaching English skills to non-English speaking and Limited English Proficient (LEP) students on an individual or small group basis in order to improve their understanding of concepts being taught in the regular classroom. 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 organizational and record keeping skills.
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. College coursework in education.
3. Experience and training in working with children in an instructional environment, preferably within a bilingual setting.
4. Fluency in English and at least one other language.
5. Training and experience in English as a Second Language (ESL) programs.
6. Ability to effectively present information to staff, parents, students, administrators, and the public.
7. Ability to maintain effective communication with students, parents, and members of the community.

Essential Job Functions
1. Provides tutorial sessions independently and/or in collaboration with the classroom teacher, according to the individual needs and levels of academic achievement.
2. Develops individual tutorial plans for students as necessary.
3. Completes English Language Learners Program identification and assessment reports.
4. Maintains attendance and program records for students referred to the English Language Learners Program.
5. Collaborates with the classroom teacher in determining the needs of referred students, particularly ESL needs. Develops a plan to meet applicable goals for the students and establishes learning objectives for each referred student.
6. Schedules and/or attends conferences.
7. Attends scheduled in-service training programs.
8. Assists students with materials which will assist with achieving English language proficiency.
9. Acts as a liaison or interpreter/translator between the school, teachers, students, and parents when a language other than English is necessary.
10. Introduces pertinent information to LEP students and classroom teachers about multicultural awareness issues.

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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English Language Learners Tutor

JobID: 24224

Position Type:
  Classroom Support/English Language Learners Tutor


Date Posted:
  9/16/2026


Location:
  SUSITNA ELEMENTARY           


Date Available:
  09/24/2026


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Bargaining Unit: TOTEM
Work Year: 9 months
Work Day: 7 hours per day
FTE: Full time, .875 FTE
Salary: T-11, $ 21.37 to $22.32 per hour, DOE


Job Summary
The English Language Learners Tutor assists in teaching English skills to non-English speaking and Limited English Proficient (LEP) students on an individual or small group basis in order to improve their understanding of concepts being taught in the regular classroom. 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 organizational and record keeping skills.
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. College coursework in education.
3. Experience and training in working with children in an instructional environment, preferably within a bilingual setting.
4. Fluency in English and at least one other language.
5. Training and experience in English as a Second Language (ESL) programs.
6. Ability to effectively present information to staff, parents, students, administrators, and the public.
7. Ability to maintain effective communication with students, parents, and members of the community.

Essential Job Functions
1. Provides tutorial sessions independently and/or in collaboration with the classroom teacher, according to the individual needs and levels of academic achievement.
2. Develops individual tutorial plans for students as necessary.
3. Completes English Language Learners Program identification and assessment reports.
4. Maintains attendance and program records for students referred to the English Language Learners Program.
5. Collaborates with the classroom teacher in determining the needs of referred students, particularly ESL needs. Develops a plan to meet applicable goals for the students and establishes learning objectives for each referred student.
6. Schedules and/or attends conferences.
7. Attends scheduled in-service training programs.
8. Assists students with materials which will assist with achieving English language proficiency.
9. Acts as a liaison or interpreter/translator between the school, teachers, students, and parents when a language other than English is necessary.
10. Introduces pertinent information to LEP students and classroom teachers about multicultural awareness issues.

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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English Language Learners Tutor

JobID: 24277

Position Type:
  Classroom Support/English Language Learners Tutor


Date Posted:
  9/24/2026


Location:
  CLARK MIDDLE SCHOOL         


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Bargaining Unit: TOTEM
Work Year: 9 months
Work Day: 7 hours per day
FTE: Full time, .875 FTE
Salary: T-11, $ 21.37 to $22.32 per hour, DOE


Job Summary
The English Language Learners Tutor assists in teaching English skills to non-English speaking and Limited English Proficient (LEP) students on an individual or small group basis in order to improve their understanding of concepts being taught in the regular classroom. 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 organizational and record keeping skills.
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. College coursework in education.
3. Experience and training in working with children in an instructional environment, preferably within a bilingual setting.
4. Fluency in English and at least one other language.
5. Training and experience in English as a Second Language (ESL) programs.
6. Ability to effectively present information to staff, parents, students, administrators, and the public.
7. Ability to maintain effective communication with students, parents, and members of the community.

Essential Job Functions
1. Provides tutorial sessions independently and/or in collaboration with the classroom teacher, according to the individual needs and levels of academic achievement.
2. Develops individual tutorial plans for students as necessary.
3. Completes English Language Learners Program identification and assessment reports.
4. Maintains attendance and program records for students referred to the English Language Learners Program.
5. Collaborates with the classroom teacher in determining the needs of referred students, particularly ESL needs. Develops a plan to meet applicable goals for the students and establishes learning objectives for each referred student.
6. Schedules and/or attends conferences.
7. Attends scheduled in-service training programs.
8. Assists students with materials which will assist with achieving English language proficiency.
9. Acts as a liaison or interpreter/translator between the school, teachers, students, and parents when a language other than English is necessary.
10. Introduces pertinent information to LEP students and classroom teachers about multicultural awareness issues.

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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English Language Learners Tutor

JobID: 24278

Position Type:
  Classroom Support/English Language Learners Tutor


Date Posted:
  9/24/2026


Location:
  CENTRAL MIDDLE SCHOOL


Date Available:
  10/01/2026


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Bargaining Unit: TOTEM
Work Year: 9 months
Work Day: 7 hours per day
FTE: Full time, .875 FTE
Salary: T-11, $ 21.37 to $22.32 per hour, DOE


Job Summary
The English Language Learners Tutor assists in teaching English skills to non-English speaking and Limited English Proficient (LEP) students on an individual or small group basis in order to improve their understanding of concepts being taught in the regular classroom. 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 organizational and record keeping skills.
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. College coursework in education.
3. Experience and training in working with children in an instructional environment, preferably within a bilingual setting.
4. Fluency in English and at least one other language.
5. Training and experience in English as a Second Language (ESL) programs.
6. Ability to effectively present information to staff, parents, students, administrators, and the public.
7. Ability to maintain effective communication with students, parents, and members of the community.

Essential Job Functions
1. Provides tutorial sessions independently and/or in collaboration with the classroom teacher, according to the individual needs and levels of academic achievement.
2. Develops individual tutorial plans for students as necessary.
3. Completes English Language Learners Program identification and assessment reports.
4. Maintains attendance and program records for students referred to the English Language Learners Program.
5. Collaborates with the classroom teacher in determining the needs of referred students, particularly ESL needs. Develops a plan to meet applicable goals for the students and establishes learning objectives for each referred student.
6. Schedules and/or attends conferences.
7. Attends scheduled in-service training programs.
8. Assists students with materials which will assist with achieving English language proficiency.
9. Acts as a liaison or interpreter/translator between the school, teachers, students, and parents when a language other than English is necessary.
10. Introduces pertinent information to LEP students and classroom teachers about multicultural awareness issues.

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

JobID: 24125

Position Type:
  Classroom Support/Parapro Educator


Date Posted:
  8/28/2026


Location:
  RILKE SCHULE GERMAN IMMERSION SCHOOL


Date Available:
  08/31/2026


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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-8, $19.86 to $20.83 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

JobID: 24203

Position Type:
  Classroom Support/Parapro Educator


Date Posted:
  9/11/2026


Location:
  SCENIC PARK ELEMENTARY       


Date Available:
  09/17/2026


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Bargaining Unit: TOTEM
Work Year: 9 months
Work Day: 7 hours per day
FTE: Part time, .875 FTE
Salary: T-8, $19.86 to $20.83 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

JobID: 24300

Position Type:
  Classroom Support/Parapro Educator


Date Posted:
  9/30/2026


Location:
  TRAILSIDE ELEMENTARY


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Bargaining Unit: TOTEM
Work Year: 9 months
Work Day: 6 hours per day
FTE: Part time, .75 FTE
Salary: T-8, $19.86 to $20.83 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

JobID: 24303

Position Type:
  Classroom Support/Parapro Educator


Date Posted:
  10/5/2026


Location:
  HUFFMAN ELEMENTARY           


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Bargaining Unit: TOTEM
Work Year: 9 months
Work Day: 6 hours per day
FTE: Full time, .75 FTE
Salary: T-8, $19.86 to $20.83 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: 24123

Position Type:
  Classroom Support/Parapro Educator Kindergarten


Date Posted:
  9/2/2026


Location:
  WILLOW CREST ELEMENTARY


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Bargaining Unit: Totem
Work Year: 9 months per year
Work Day: 2 hours per day
FTE: Part time, 0.25 FTE
Salary: T-8, $19.86 to $20.83 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: 24106

Position Type:
  Classroom Support/Parapro Educator Kindergarten


Date Posted:
  8/26/2026


Location:
  COLLEGE GATE 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, $19.47 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: 24040

Position Type:
  Classroom Support/Parapro Educator Kindergarten


Date Posted:
  8/18/2026


Location:
  NORTHWOOD 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, $19.86 to $20.83 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 Bilingual/Biliterate

JobID: 23802

Position Type:
  Classroom Support/Parapro Educator Kindergarten Bilingual Biliterate


Date Posted:
  7/27/2026


Location:
  O`MALLEY ELEMENTARY


Date Available:
  08/17/2026


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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, $19.86 to $20.83 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 Kindergarten Bilingual/Biliterate Paraprofessional Educator assists the teacher with 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. Fluency in the foreign language of the classroom's instruction.
3. 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.
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 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 under the direction of a teacher.
9. Assists with supervising a student, or group of students, during the lunch period.
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.

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: 23889

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


Date Posted:
  8/28/2026


Location:
  WHALEY SCHOOL               


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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, $20.94 to $21.83 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. Ability and willingness to be trained in district sanctioned de-escalation 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 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: 22501

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


Date Posted:
  4/6/2026


Location:
  KASUUN ELEMENTARY


Date Available:
  08/17/2026


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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, $20.94 to $21.83 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. Ability and willingness to be trained in district sanctioned de-escalation 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 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: 22502

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


Date Posted:
  4/9/2026


Location:
  KASUUN ELEMENTARY


Date Available:
  08/11/2026


Closing Date:
  04/14/2026


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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. Ability and willingness to be trained in district sanctioned de-escalation 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 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: 24136

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


Date Posted:
  8/28/2026


Location:
  WHALEY SCHOOL               


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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, $20.94 to $21.83 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. Ability and willingness to be trained in district sanctioned de-escalation 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 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: 24314

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


Date Posted:
  10/13/2026


Location:
  WHALEY SCHOOL               


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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, $20.94 to $21.83 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. Ability and willingness to be trained in district sanctioned de-escalation 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 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: 24232

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


Date Posted:
  9/21/2026


Location:
  ORION ELEMENTARY


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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, $20.94 to $21.83 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: 24234

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


Date Posted:
  9/17/2026


Location:
  SUSITNA ELEMENTARY           


Date Available:
  09/21/2026


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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, $20.94 to $21.83 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: 22517

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


Date Posted:
  4/9/2026


Location:
  NORTHERN LIGHTS ABC SCHOOL


Date Available:
  08/14/2026


Closing Date:
  04/14/2026


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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: 23335

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


Date Posted:
  5/21/2026


Location:
  CHESTER VALLEY ELEMENTARY   


Date Available:
  08/12/2026


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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, $20.94 to $21.83 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: 24046

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


Date Posted:
  8/18/2026


Location:
  PTARMIGAN ELEMENTARY         


Date Available:
  08/18/2026


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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, $20.94 to $21.83 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: 23727

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


Date Posted:
  7/30/2026


Location:
  BAXTER ELEMENTARY           


Date Available:
  08/12/2026


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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, $20.94 to $21.83 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: 24281

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


Date Posted:
  9/24/2026


Location:
  CREEKSIDE PARK ELEMENTARY   


Date Available:
  09/30/2026


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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, $20.94 to $21.83 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: 24142

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


Date Posted:
  8/31/2026


Location:
  TUDOR ELEMENTARY             


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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, $20.94 to $21.83 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: 24297

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


Date Posted:
  9/30/2026


Location:
  EARLY INTERVENTION SRVC CNTR


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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, $20.94 to $21.83 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: 24141

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


Date Posted:
  9/2/2026


Location:
  ROMIG MIDDLE SCHOOL


Date Available:
  09/07/2026


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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, $20.94 to $21.83 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: 24171

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


Date Posted:
  9/2/2026


Location:
  BEGICH MIDDLE SCHOOL         


Date Available:
  09/04/2026


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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, $20.94 to $21.83 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: 24094

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


Date Posted:
  8/24/2026


Location:
  POLARIS K-12 SCHOOL         


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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, $20.94 to $21.83 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: 24103

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


Date Posted:
  8/28/2026


Location:
  BETTYE DAVIS EAST HIGH SCHOOL             


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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, $20.94 to $21.83 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: 24250

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


Date Posted:
  9/18/2026


Location:
  MEARS MIDDLE SCHOOL         


Date Available:
  09/21/2026


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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, $20.94 to $21.83 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: 23168

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


Date Posted:
  5/8/2026


Location:
  MIRROR LAKE MIDDLE SCHOOL


Date Available:
  08/17/2026


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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, $20.94 to $21.83 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: 23174

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


Date Posted:
  5/13/2026


Location:
  CENTRAL MIDDLE SCHOOL


Date Available:
  08/17/2026


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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, $20.94 to 21.83 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: 22370

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


Date Posted:
  4/10/2026


Location:
  CLARK MIDDLE SCHOOL         


Date Available:
  08/17/2026


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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, $20.94 to 21.83 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: 22373

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


Date Posted:
  4/6/2026


Location:
  HANSHEW MIDDLE SCHOOL


Date Available:
  08/17/2026


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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, $20.94 to $21.83 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: 22407

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


Date Posted:
  3/26/2026


Location:
  DIMOND HIGH SCHOOL           


Date Available:
  08/17/2026


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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, $20.94 to 21.83 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: 22444

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


Date Posted:
  4/10/2026


Location:
  BETTYE DAVIS EAST HIGH SCHOOL             


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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, $20.94 to 21.83 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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Openings as of 10/22/2026

Paraprofessional Educator Special Education Resource Secondary

JobID: 22445

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


Date Posted:
  4/10/2026


Location:
  BETTYE DAVIS EAST HIGH SCHOOL             


Date Available:
  08/17/2026


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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, $20.94 to 21.83 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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