Cross-Categorical Secondary Special Education Aide (Multiple Positions) JobID: 12315
Position Type: Other/Special Education Aides
Date Posted: 2/19/2026 Location: North Pole High School Date Available: ASAP Closing Date: 02/25/2026
District: Fairbanks North Star Borough School District
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This position includes a $2,000 new hire bonus, which is paid after the successful completion of the first 30 days of employment. In addition to the new hire incentive, this position also offers a $2,000 retention bonus, payable in June upon the successful completion of the current school year. Please note that this bonus will be prorated for part-time employees.
Job Summary:
Assists in the care and tutoring of students who may have physical, social-emotional, behavioral, self-help and/or developmental deficits. This position may be placed in Intensive Resource (IR) or Extended Resource (ER) secondary special education classrooms, depending 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):
Must meet at least one of the following: a. High school diploma/equivalent and ability to pass the ParaProfessional Assessment or WorkKeys within 4 months; b. Associates degree or higher; c. 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.
Position Offers:
This position offers an excellent benefit package including:
If there are ways we can support you in becoming a district employee, please email recruiting@k12northstar.org.