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Certified Secondary Teacher--Tetlin School
Full-time
Position Summary
This position reports to and is evaluated by the site administrator in collaboration with the site supervisor. AGSD elementary and secondary teachers are tasked with using district approved curriculum to create engaging content in an environment favorable to learning and personal growth; establish effective rapport with students; motivate students to develop skills, attitudes and knowledge needed to provide the foundation for each student’s next step in their academic career, in accordance with the student’s ability; and establishes positive relationships with parents, community, and with other AGSD staff members.
Duties and Responsibilities, including but not limited to:
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Create positive relationships that foster student engagement, and deliver effective instruction aligned with district learning objectives;
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Prepare and submit timely lesson plans based on district curriculum;
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Use district approved formative and summative assessment instruments to evaluate students on a daily, weekly, and annual basis for the purpose of informing and guiding classroom instruction;
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Utilize district supplied instructional resources, community resources, outside experts and guest speakers, and appropriate technology to support and enrich learning in the classroom
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Maintain a positive classroom environment that is safe, respectful, and engaging, and that addresses learning expectations, and complies with the school discipline policy; and
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Integrate and use technology into instruction in a way that supports 21st Century Learning Skills;
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Maintain accurate and current records of achievement and attendance using the approved Student Information Management System, and implement grading practices that accurately reflect attainment of student learning;
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Supervise classroom paraprofessionals assigned to his/her classroom;
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Meet with parents during parent-teacher conference and as necessary, and maintain open and ongoing communication with student’s family and the community;
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Comply with state and federal laws and with district policy regarding the instruction and supervision of children; and
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Maintain a professional manner and decorum both inside and outside the classroom that comports with the Alaska Professional Teaching Code of Ethics.
Other duties as assigned. This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions, and to perform any other job-related duties as required by authorized personnel
Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
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Knowledge of Alaska’s educational system
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Knowledge of current research and theory related to instructional design and delivery
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Ability to teach students with respect for their individual and cultural characteristics
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Ability to create and maintain a learning environment in which all students are actively engaged and contributing members
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Ability to use current technology to enhance instruction
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Excellent oral and written communication skills
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Ability to make sound decisions while exercising thorough judgment
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Ability to work under pressure with minimal supervision
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Ability to coordinate multiple tasks and prioritize workload
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Must be a true team player with an outstanding student service focus
Minimum Qualifications
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Valid Alaska initial, professional, or master teaching certificate
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Evidence of content knowledge shown by:
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Bachelor’s degree in one of the content areas listed above or
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A minor degree in one of the content areas listed above or
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Passing the Praxis Subject Assessment Scores (formerly Praxis II) in Elementary or Secondary Education and endorsement in one of the content areas listed above
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Previous experience in Alaska’s K-12 system preferred
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Must have a valid AK driver's license, clean driving record with proof of insurance
Essential Functions of an AGSD employee:
Reasoning Ability: Ability to reason, communicate effectively, remember, problem solve and to deal with a variety of concrete and abstract variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret and follow instructions in written, digital, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of a classroom teacher, the employee is required to sit, stand and walk about the classroom, and school facility, the employee may occasionally need to push equipment carts or lift boxes up to 40 lbs. The employee must be able to use their hands to finger or feel objects, tools, controls, and to be able to reach with hands and arms. They will occasionally be required to climb or balance. The employee must be able to speak, hear, and see well enough to perform their job responsibilities and communicate effectively without reliance on the assistance of another individual. The specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as to read handwritten or typed material, and ability to adjust focus, see at a distance, have peripheral vision and depth perception.
Dispositions of a professional: AGSD staff will possess the disposition of a school district professional, manifested as a positive attitude about people in general, and specifically about the profession of teaching. Such a disposition will indicate that the teacher views their profession with a sense of mission and service and strives to position themselves as both reflective and visionary in their chosen field. The position requires the individual to meet multiple demands from supervisor(s), and to interact positively and professionally with the public, peers, and other staff.
Alaska Gateway School District is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
If you are interested in this position, please submit a cover letter and resume to: Aubrielle Champagne at District Office, PO Box 226, Tok, Ak 99780 Phone: (907) 883-5151 or email: achampagne@agsd.us Applications are available at the District Office and the website -agsd.us
Please note incomplete applications will not be considered.
Accepting International Visa Applicants?
No
Start Date
Aug 17, 2026
About
AGSD encompasses 28,000 square miles extending north from the Alaska Range to the Yukon River and Canadian border. Schools are located in the communities of Dot Lake, Eagle, Tanacross, Tetlin, Tok, Mentasta Lake, and Northway. There is also a district-wide correspondence school, REACH Academy. All schools are K-12 except Tanacross, which is K-8.
AGSD services approximately 415 students in seven communities. Distances between the Central Office in Tok and outlying schools range from 12 to 173 miles. All schools are on the road system. Eagle is a fly-in site for seven months of the year.
The district is located in the eastern interior of Alaska with extreme weather conditions. The average low temperature in January is -32 degrees; the average high during July is 72 degrees. The region abounds with wildlife including moose, caribou, bear, Dahl sheep, arctic hare, fox and coyote. Canada geese, swans, cranes and ducks and a variety of fish make use of the ponds and lakes in the area.