Juneau School District
Juneau, AK
Jul 14, 2026
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Location: Harborview Elementary School
Full Time Position: (1.0 FTE)
Starting the 2026-2027 School Year
Position Summary: The Juneau School District, located in Alaska's capital city, is seeking an outstanding instructional leader to serve as principal of Harborview Elementary School beginning with the 2026-2027 school year. Harborview Elementary School has a culturally rich student population with approximately 350 students in grades Pre-K through six. The District is seeking an individual who is a strong leader dedicated to increasing student achievement, an instructional leader with a vision for success and someone who is committed to the surrounding community and culture of Harborview Elementary School.
The successful candidate will be dedicated to achieving academic excellence and lifelong learning, as well as, proven leadership abilities; ensures a safe school environment; be committed to parental involvement and school/community partnerships; possess a cultural appreciation for all learners; advocate for students; and be approachable, interactive, present and positive.
Minimum Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in education, or closely-related field.
- Valid Alaska Administrator's Certificate (Type B) appropriate to Administrator's position at the time Administrator's duties under the contract commence and maintain that certificate while employed pursuant to the contract.
- Minimum three years of successful teaching experience.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Strong knowledge and background in literacy instruction.
- Proven leadership skills including staff development and evaluation.
- Successful experience in serving children of varied ethnic, socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds.
- Successful (PreK-6) teaching experience.
- Actively promote a safe, violence-free school.
- Encourage and respect varying teaching models.
- Committed to a community school concept that includes:
- Parental involvement and school/community partnerships.
- Academic excellence for all students and lifelong learning.
- Broad-based community involvement and inter-agency cooperation.
- Being an advocate for students, parents and staff of the school community.
- Willingness to promote Response to Intervention (RTI) practices and concepts.
- An inclusive special education model.
- Knowledge of early childhood education.
- Proven effective interpersonal and communication skills with students, staff, parents, district and community.
- Knowledge of and commitment to research-based best practices for instruction, curriculum and assessment.
- Experience working with and providing supervision for district wide programs within a school.
- Demonstrated experience in and application of education technology in the elementary school.
- Demonstrated skills as a team builder, mediator and facilitator.
- Demonstrated experience in successful, equitable, consistent student behavior management and follow through.
- Knowledge of special education programs and requirements.
- Knowledge of and experience with site budgeting process.
Compensation: This is a 210-day contract beginning with the 2026-2027 school year. The salary range is $111,972.00 - $141,428.00 (Range F), on the Juneau School Administrative Association (JSAA) salary schedule. Placement within the range based upon the successful candidate's years of creditable administrative experience. We offer an excellent benefit package including an employer-sponsored health plan (medical, dental and vision), employer-paid life insurance up to 2.5 times the administrator's salary as well as membership in the Teachers Retirement System (TRS) plan, auto allowance and cell phone allowance. Optional additional benefits are available including: Section 125 Plan and voluntary deferred compensation plan.
To Apply:
Please include a resume and cover letter with your online application. Any questions may be directed to the Human Resources Department at HR@juneauschols.org
To learn more about the Juneau School District visit our website: www.juneauschools.org
About
About the Juneau School District
Located in Alaska’s beautiful capital, the Juneau School District (JSD) serves roughly 4,000 students in PreK–12 across 14 schools.
Schools & Programs
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Six elementary schools, one middle school, and one standard high school.
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Additional options include an alternative high school, a PreK–8 Montessori School, a K–8 Charter School, a home‐school program (HomeBRIDGE), a residential youth facility, and the Tlingit Culture, Language & Literacy (TCLL) program.
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The alternative high school, Yaaḵoosgé Daakahídi, serves students who benefit from non‐traditional high school settings.
Community & Demographics
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Student body is diverse: roughly 43% White, 24% multi‐ethnic, 13% Alaska Native & American Indian, 10% Asian & Pacific Islander, 10% Hispanic, and about 1% Black.
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Around 23% of students receive Free & Reduced Meals, and 20% receive special education services.
Professional Atmosphere & Development
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The district employs about 600 full-time staff, with roughly 300 certified teachers, making it one of the largest employers in the community.
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JSD offers strong support for professional growth: embedded professional development, Arts‐infused teaching (Artful Teaching), culturally responsive pedagogy, mentoring programs, peer collaboration, and opportunities to engage with local culture and environment in instructional design.
Advantages & Location
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Juneau is both remote and accessible by air or sea, with majestic surroundings including the Tongass National Forest.
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Small-city feel, with strong sense of community. Teachers often engage with local culture, and environment.
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Because of its size and resources, the district can offer a variety of teaching environments—traditional classrooms, Montessori, alternative high school settings, and culturally unique programs like TCLL.