Looking for Alaska Native Cultural Paraeducator (Districtwide) in Alaska

Job title: Alaska Native Cultural Paraeducator (Districtwide) Company: Juneau School District Job description: Location: Teaching and Learning -Districtwide: (Auke Bay Elementary School) Part-Time Position (.5333 FTE) Position Summary: Provides academic tutoring in basic skills to targeted Alaska Native students. Maintains student records including attendance, discipline and academic progress data. Presents and instructs in collaboration with classroom teachers. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and abilities required to satisfactorily perform the essential duties and responsibilities. Knowledge of:

• Methods and practices of instructional assistance.
• Alaska Native and/or American Indian culture.
• Filing and record keeping.
• State and federal programs pertaining to Alaska Native students.
• Higher education programs and source of funds for Alaska Natives.

Ability to:

• Communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Operate a personal computer and related software.
• Maintain effective working relationships with other people.
• Work effectively with Alaska Native and/or American Indian students.
• Provide assistance to teachers, parents, and administrators.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: Any combination of education and experience that demonstrates possession of the requisite knowledge, skills and abilities. A typical way to obtain these would be:

• High school diploma.
• Two years of prior clerical or instructional assistance preferred.
• Knowledge of Alaska Native language, and traditions preferred.
• Valid Alaska drivers license required.
• Must have either an AA degree, or 48 semester hours, or be willing to take and pass the Highly Qualified Paraprofessional Exam.

Compensation: This is a part-time 9-month position, working 20 hours per week, with a starting salary of $28.86 per hour. We offer an excellent benefit package including medical, dental, vision, the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) plan, and paid time off. Selected hire will be fingerprinted at applicant's expense and fingerprints forwarded to the Alaska State Troopers and the FBI for a records check Powered by Aspex Solutions - AppliTrack, Applicant Tracking for Educators. Online Job Employment Applications, Web Based Employment Applications for School Districts and Educational Institutions - You can also view at www.k12jobspot.com. K12JobSpot is a site that has thousands of teaching jobs - all from AppliTrack school districts. Expected salary: $28.86 per hour Location: Alaska Apply Job!