Juneau School District
Juneau, AK, USA
Oct 02, 2025
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Juneau School District
Juneau, AK, USA
Oct 02, 2025
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Tlingit Language Teacher (Tlingit Culture, Language and Literacy Program/Harborview Elementary School)
Location: Tlingit Culture Language and Literacy Program/Harborview Elementary School
Full Time Position (1.0 FTE)
Full Time Position (1.0 FTE)
TEACHING POSITION: Requires Alaska teaching certificate with appropriate endorsement (s) (for information visit: http://www.eed.state.ak.us/TeacherCertification).
Position Summary: The successful individual will work with students to help them learn subject matter and skills that will contribute to their development as mature, able, and responsible men and women. The individual will promote the kind of instruction and learning environment that will enable each student in the district to master the skills appropriate to age, grade level and individual capacity.This position is responsible for teaching Tlingit language scope and sequence, developing teaching lessons, and teaching Tlingit language with an emphasis on proper protocols and effective strategies for conveying traditional language and culture. Practice and skills in traditional culture, such as songs, drumming, and dancing are desirable.
Minimum Requirements:
- Valid Alaska teaching certificate with appropriate endorsement or valid Alaska Type M limited certificate (requires that the individual demonstrate subject-matter expertise in Alaska Native language or culture) (visit http://www.eed.state.ak.us/TeacherCertification for details on Alaska certification), or ability to obtain Alaska certification.
- A basic proficiency in the Tlingit language as evidenced by the successful completion of at least 3 credit hours of university level Tlingit language, or a passing score on the TCLL Incoming Student Assessment.
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Education from an accredited university.
- Knowledge of many teaching strategies for diverse students.
- Experience speaking and teaching Tlingit language.
- Experience teaching using multi-sensory or promising practices in second language learning
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with classroom teachers.
To Apply:
Visit our website at http://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.