Job Description
Assist the teacher in creating a positive learning environment to facilitate the personal, social, and intellectual development of students. NSBSD Pedagogy Requirements To effectively perform this role, an individual must be able to satisfactorily complete each essential duty. The qualifications listed below detail the required knowledge, skills, and/or abilities. Reasonable accommodations may be provided to assist individuals with disabilities in fulfilling these essential duties. Education and/or Experience: A high school diploma or equivalent general education degree is required. Applicants must meet one of the following three criteria: Earned an Associate’s Degree or higher from a regionally accredited institution of higher education; or Completed a minimum of two years, equivalent to 48 semester hours, of study at a regionally accredited institution of higher education; or Successfully passed the Paraprofessional Assessment Test (PAT). Note: If the degree was earned from a foreign university, the applicant must obtain a foreign transcript evaluation. Please contact the Human Resources Department for further details. Language Skills and Abilities: Effectively communicate (speak, read, and write) in English. Clearly present information and respond to questions from supervisors, staff, students, and the public in an understandable manner. Read and interpret procedures, policies, and regulations, including safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Write routine reports and correspondence. Preference: Inupiaq-speaking and cultural experience preferred. Mathematical Skills and Abilities: Perform basic arithmetic operations such as addition, su