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| Job Goal: | To provide services to intensive needs students based on the students individualized education plan (IEP). |
| Qualifications: | 1. High School Diploma or GED. 2. Bilingual in Yup’ik and English preferred. 3. Demonstrated successful experience working with young people with special needs in a school setting preferred. 4. Ability to carry out instructional activities with a minimum of direct supervision. 5. Willingness to participate in future training programs as required. 6. Ability to communicate effectively with teachers, students, and parents. 7. Ability to keep accurate records and reports 8. Mandatory 6 hours of yearly training as required by State Law. 9. Ability to live and work in a cross-cultural, rural Alaskan envirionment. 10. Ability to successfully carry out the duties described below. |
| Duties: | 1. Under the supervision of the teacher, prepares for activities related to specific students’ needs. 2. Works with specific students to present and reinforce lessons planned by the teacher. 3. Sets up and operates equipment required by specific students. 4. Assists students with every day life skills. 5. Checks notebooks, correct papers, and supervises testing and make up work of specific students. 6. Participates in in-service training programs as they relate to the specific student. 7. Assists with the supervision of the students during lunch periods, assemblies, play periods, and on field trips. 8. Alerts the teacher of any problem or special information about the individual students. 9. Maintains the same high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about students and fellow employees as is expected of teachers. 10. Maintains a sense of responsibility and positive attitude toward students and fellow employees. 11. Performs other related duties as required or 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.