Cross-Categorical Elementary Special Education Aide
Fairbanks North Star Borough School District, Highland Park, TX, United States
Job Title: Cross‑Categorical Elementary Special Education Aide (JobID: 12450)
Position Type: Teacher Aides/Assistants/Tutors/ Special Education Aides
Location: North Pole Elementary School
Date Posted: 4/17/2026 • Closing Date: 04/23/2026 • Date Available: August 2026
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.
Compensation & Work Details
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)
Qualifications & Requirements
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.
Benefits
Accrued sick and personal leave
Paid holidays
Medical, dental, vision, and audio
Retirement (PERS)
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Position Type: Teacher Aides/Assistants/Tutors/ Special Education Aides
Location: North Pole Elementary School
Date Posted: 4/17/2026 • Closing Date: 04/23/2026 • Date Available: August 2026
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.
Compensation & Work Details
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)
Qualifications & Requirements
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.
Benefits
Accrued sick and personal leave
Paid holidays
Medical, dental, vision, and audio
Retirement (PERS)
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