The school district is hiring for a full-time paraprofessional position, which is a change from what it was able to offer a short time ago.

Thanks to federal grant funds, the district was able to make the position full-time and offer benefits including state retirement, health insurance for the employee and dependents, paid holidays, vacation and sick leave.

Paraprofessionals have been needed at all three Wrangell schools for some time, though the current open position will be based at the elementary school level. They work one-on-one or in small groups with intensive-needs children who may...