Position Title: Special Education Paraprofessional

Date Posted: October 16, 2026

Location: District

Closing Date: Until Filled

Date Available: ASAP

          Please send applications/resumes to hr@dlgsd.org

          Emily Hulett

          Human Resources Manager

          Dillingham City School District 

          907-842-6704

Job Description

Title: Special Education Paraprofessional

Reports to: Director of Student Services

Location: District

Work Year: 175 Days (School Year)
Salary:  Starts at $24.30 Per Hour, increase DOE

Job Summary
A Paraprofessional implements education services and supports under the direction of a teacher. The paraprofessional will provide instruction and assistance to students in regular education classrooms and other settings in the schools. The position has a retirement association with the Public Employees’ Retirement System (PERS).

Job Requirements

1. A high school diploma or equivalent.

2. Effective communication skills with staff and students.

3. Ability to maintain confidentiality and establish a professional relationship with staff, parents, students, administrators, and the public.

 
Job Preferences

1. Knowledge of first aid.

2. One-year experience working in general education, special education, agency settings, or private school settings.

3. Ability to read and interpret documents such as Individual Education Plans, behavior plans, and lesson plans, etc. under the direction of the teacher.

4. Ability to remain calm and maintain a professional demeanor during times of conflict and make effective decisions under pressure.

5. Ability to share essential information appropriately with team members to aid in the development of individual student programs.

6. Basic experience with office equipment and computer literacy skills, including word processing, printing, and e-mail.

    Essential Job Functions

1. Provides instructional services and supports in academic and related service areas (ie: reading, math, writing, social/emotional, fine motor skills, gross motor skills, adaptive skills, behavior, APE services, etc.) to students individually or in small groups under the supervision of a teacher.

2. Prepares or modifies instructional materials for students as specified by the teacher.

3. Collaborates and works cooperatively with colleagues and staff as a team member.

4. Follows written and oral instructions and independently follows through on teacher-directed programming/strategies.

5. Provides additional student support in other school settings as per individual student needs. This may include assisting/monitoring during lunch periods, breaks, and/or before and after school.

6. Supports the Dillingham City School District’s position of valuing diversity, promoting respect, and maintaining standards of confidentiality.

7. Additional duties as assigned

                       
Physical/Mental Demands
The physical demands of this job require frequent standing, walking, sitting, speaking, and hearing. Specific visual abilities are also required. The employee must regularly reach with his/her hands and arms and occasionally lift items weighing less than 40 lbs. Additionally, the employee must be able to communicate by oral and written means in an appropriate business manner and have cognitive skills to understand instructions, readily recall facts and details, handle conflict, and make effective decisions under pressure. The employee must effectively manage the stress of working with students, parents, and other employees representing diverse cultures, personalities, and work styles in a dynamic work environment.
 
The Dillingham City School District is committed to providing reasonable accommodations, according to applicable state and federal laws, to all individuals with qualified physical or mental disabilities. 

Employment Terms:

1. Dillingham City School District Policy

2. Classified Collaborative Bargaining Agreement

3. Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a satisfactory criminal background check.

The Dillingham City School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.