RELOCATION TO ALASKA REQUIRED

An exciting place to learn, a rewarding place to teach!

The Lower Kuskokwim School District (LKSD) is an exciting and rewarding place to learn and teach in “bush” Alaska. LKSD is the largest rural school district in Alaska with 27 schools, 350 teachers, and about 4,000 Yup’ik students. The landmass of the District is about the size of West Virginia spreading along the Kuskokwim River and Bering Coast of southwest Alaska. Travel is by jet from Anchorage, and then by small plane, snowmobile or boat from Bethel to the village sites.

This is an itinerant role. You will be required to travel by small plane to remote villages and spend the night at the school. Think of it like professional camping.

Our Mission:

The mission of the Lower Kuskokwim School District is to ensure bilingual, culturally appropriate and effective education for all students, thereby providing them with the opportunity to be responsible, productive citizens.

Qualifications:

1. Master’s degree preferred.
2. Valid Alaska Teacher’s Certificate; counselors endorsement preferred.
3. At least five years demonstrated successful teaching experience.
4. At least one year demonstrated successful counseling experience preferred.
5. Ability to live and work in a cross-cultural, rural Alaskan environment.
6. Ability to carry out successfully the duties described below.
7. Willing to travel to remote locations.

Job Overview

1. Plans a program of study, that as much as possible, meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of students.
2. Meets and instructs assigned classes in the locations and at the times designated.
3. Guides the learning process toward the achievement of district and local school curriculum goals and, in harmony with the goals, establishes clear objectives for all lessons, units, projects, and the like to communicate these objectives to students.
4. Prepares for instruction for all classes assigned and shows written evidence of preparation upon request of the supervisor.
5. Encourages students to set and maintain high standards for classroom behavior.
6. Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
7. Assesses the accomplishments of students on a regular basis and provides progress reports as required.
8. Counsels with colleagues, students, and/or parents on a regular basis.
9. Assists the administration in implementing all policies and/or rules governing student life and conduct, and for the classroom, develops reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedures and maintains order in the classroom in a fair and just manner.
10. Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy and administrative regulations.
11. Attends and participates in faculty meetings.
12. Cooperates with other staff members in planning instructional goals, objectives and methods.
13. Assists in the selection of books, equipment, and other instructional materials.
14. Establishes and maintains cooperative relations with others.
15. Plans and supervises purposeful assignments for associate teachers and teacher aides and assists in the evaluation of said personnel.
16. Is responsible for monitoring the behavior of all students, within his/her sight and hearing during the work day.
17. Attends and participates in Community School Committee and various Advisory Committee meetings. 18. Performs other duties as assigned.

Salary and Benefits:

· Full-time position

· Full flight reimbursement from work site to Anchorage

· Induction teacher training program

· Ongoing training and career development opportunities

· Teacher housing provided with subsidized rent in certain communities

Job Type: Full-time