| Job Goal: | To help provide a well-organized, smoothly functioning classroom environment in which students can take full advantage of the instructional program and available resource materials. |
| Qualifications: | 1. High School Diploma or GED. 2. Demonstrated successful experience working with young people in a school setting desirable. 3. Align with NCLB Paraprofessional Qualification requirements (48 semester hours or Associate Degree or pass State-Approved Academic Competency test). 4. Bilingual in Yup’ik and English preferred. 5. Ability to live and work in a cross-cultural, rural Alaskan environment. 6. Ability to carry out successfully the duties described below. |
| Duties: | 1. Under the supervision of the teacher, prepares for classroom activities. 2. Works with small groups of students to reinforce material initially introduced by the teacher. 3. Assist individual students in need of special attention. 4. Performs clerical duties. 5. Sets up and operates equipment. 6. Assists teacher with non-instructional classroom duties such as snack, restroom, and clothing routines. 7. Checks notebooks, correct papers, and supervises testing and make-up work. 8. Assist in drill work. 9. Assists with reading and story telling. 10. Assists small groups of students in the library. 11. Participates in in-service training programs. 12. Checks and records student attendance. 13. Collects and records lunch money. 14. Keeps bulletin boards and other classroom learning displays up to date. 15. Assists with the supervision of the students during lunch periods, assemblies, play periods, and on field trips. 16. Alerts the teacher of any problem or special information about the individual student. 17. Maintains the same high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about students and fellow employees as is expected of teacher. 18. Maintains a sense of responsibility and positive attitude toward students and fellow employees. 19. Shows initiative in sharing work with other instructional personnel. 20. Maintains classroom student records and folders.21. Corrects and records student work and reports students progress to the teacher. 2 2. Listens to individual students read orally. 2 3. Performs other duties as assigned. |
Discover the Adventure of Being a Principal in Alaska with the Lower Kuskokwim School District
Are you ready for a unique and rewarding leadership experience? The Lower Kuskokwim School District (LKSD) invites passionate educators to join our vibrant community in the heart of rural Alaska. We are currently seeking candidates for the 2025–2026 school year.
LKSD is the largest rural school district in Alaska, serving nearly 4,000 predominantly Yup’ik students across 27 schools. Spanning a landmass the size of West Virginia, our district stretches along the Kuskokwim River and the Bering Sea coast. This is an opportunity to immerse yourself in stunning landscapes, rich cultural traditions, and a deeply meaningful educational mission.
Adventure is part of the job—traveling to our communities often involves flying from Anchorage and completing the journey by small plane, snowmobile, or boat. But more importantly, you will play a vital role in delivering bilingual, culturally relevant education that empowers students to succeed.