Primary Function
Instructs Education so that students develop increased knowledge and individual skills. To use teaching and leadership skills in conjunction with staff and facilities available to develop an ever-improving learning environment for students.
Receives direction and general supervision from the superintendent. Methods of performing tasks are the responsibility of the employee so long as they are performed within established policies. Work is reviewed periodically to assure conformance to standards and to measure results.
Duties to include
Teaches students the information included in the district-adopted curriculum, and that matches Alaska standards.
Matches the activities and materials to individual and group skills and needs.
Organizes content and skills of the learning program so learning objectives are recognizable to the student and other observers.
Presents materials and activities in a positive manner so that students are motivated to learn.
Uses a variety of teaching strategies (discussion, lecture, group activity, and individual projects) to encourage class participation.
Ensures that instructional activities and materials are clearly related to district, school, and department goals and objectives.
Establishes and maintains an orderly and supportive classroom environment in which students are actively participating and show respect for one another and for the teacher.
Maximizes time when students are paying attention and working on tasks directly related to subject matter.
Conducts interesting and well paced classes using a variety of instructional techniques, strategies, materials, and media appropriate to the lesson.
Makes sure students understand what to do before undertaking assignments.
Assesses, keeps track of, and provides feedback promptly and often to students on their progress and assignments.
Uses the specified grading system in policy.
Minimum Qualifications:
Alaska teaching certificate valid for assignment, and a type B certificate is preferred.
Minimum Term of Employment: Teacher Contract FY 2026-2027
Evaluation: The performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the School Board's policy on Evaluation of Professional Personnel, and shall be done by the Superintendent.
Vision Statement:
“Preparing all students for our diverse communities for a local and global future while strengthening and sustaining culture.
Mission Statement
We support students to become independent adults by promoting exceptional educational and cultural experiences.
In Southeast Alaska, The Chatham School District serves an area of approximately 43,000 square miles stretching from Angoon, on Admiralty Island in the South, to Klukwan, beyond Haines, in the North.
The district is composed of four schools in separate communities. Angoon lies on Admiralty Island. Tenakee Springs is on Chichagof Island. Gustavus lies on the mainland near the entrance to Glacier Bay. The village of Klukwan lies 22 miles North of Haines. The communities are accessible by state ferry and/or plane. The schools vary in enrollment from a dozen in Tenakee to about 75 in Angoon.
The overall operation of the Chatham District is under the leadership of an elected board. The board members can be contacted by mail through the district office at Post Office Box 109, Angoon, Alaska 99820.
The board believes that input from the site level can improve school performance. There is an Advisory School Board representing each site. Chatham’s District-wide Superintendent, David Langford, in conjunction with board members and all school staff, implements school policies. The Regional Board recognizes that we live in a pluralistic society, which must use the diversity of culture, talent, and experience to provide the highest quality of educational planning for children."