Cross-Categorical Elementary Special Education Aide

Openings as of 4/17/2026 force display?True Openings as of 4/17/2026 Cross-Categorical Elementary Special Education Aide JobID: 12450 Position Type: Teacher Aides/Assistants/Tutors/ Special Education Aides Date Posted: 4/17/2026 Location: North Pole Elementary School Date Available: August 2026 Closing Date: 04/23/2026 Note: Unless otherwise stated, all vacancies with a specific closing date close at 9:00 PM Alaska time. This position is for the 2026-2027 school year. Job Summary: Assists in the care, instruction, and support of elementary students (PreK through grade 5, or through grade 8 at applicable campuses) with physical, social-emotional, behavioral, self-help, and/or developmental needs. Positions may be assigned to Intensive Resource (IR) rooms, Extended Resource (ER) rooms, Preschool (PK) classrooms, or integrated general education settings, based on district and building needs. New Hire Hourly Rate : Grade 7: $23.15 - $25.90 DOE Internal Hourly Rate: Determined by the ESSA Negotiated Agreement Work Day : 7 hours Work Year : 9 months Bargaining Unit: Education Support Staff Association (ESSA) Job Qualifications/Requirements (please review job description for qualifications and duties of the position): The following are required: Must meet at least one of the following: High school diploma/equivalent and ability to pass the ParaProfessional Assessment or WorkKeys within 4 months; or Associate's degree or higher; or Completion of 48 semester hours of higher education. Demonstrated ability to lift and assist students safely. Understanding of developmental disabilities and empathy for students with special needs. Tutoring skills commensurate with the level of assigned students. Successful completion of de-escalation/crisis intervention training, including physical restraint, as required. If the posted vacancy lists a requirement for signing skills, the applicant must at a minimum have completed ASL I and ASL II. This position offers an excellent benefit package, including: Accrued sick and personal leave Paid holidays Medical, dental, vision, and audio Retirement (PERS) If there are ways we can support you in becoming a district employee, please email ... . Attachment(s): 7 - Cross Categorical Elementary Special Education Aide.pdf ESSA Salary Schedule - 2025-2026.pdf Email To A Friend Print Version Postings current as of 4/17/2026 11:21:20 PM CST. Note: Unless otherwise stated, all vacancies with a specific closing date close at 9:00 PM Alaska time. Positions open unexpectedly and fill quickly. If you want to apply for positions that are not listed as open, please establish a pre-employment file by completing the online application. To complete the online application, use the 'Start an application for employment' link available on this site. Thank you for your interest in Fairbanks North Star Borough School District. Powered by Aspex Solutions - AppliTrack, Applicant Tracking for Educators. Online Job Employment Applications, Web Based Employment Applications for School Districts and Educational Institutions - www.aspexsolutions.com You can also view Alaska teaching jobs at www.k12jobspot.com. K12JobSpot is a site that has thousands of teaching jobs - all from AppliTrack school districts.