Location: Districtwide (Kaxdigoowú Héen Elementary School)
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).

Make a difference for the children in our community!

Position Summary: The successful individual will manage a student caseload on a special education team and will demonstrate the ability to contribute to a dynamic and innovative team working effectively to enhance the educational program within the school and the district. This person will be aware of, and able to use, multiple forms of assessment.

Minimum Requirements:

Bachelor's or Master's Degree in education.
Valid Alaska teaching certificate with a special education endorsement.
Recent experience managing large caseloads with a variety of exceptionalities.
Must be flexible and able to work with colleagues in multiple settings.
Knowledge of current research in field.
Knowledge of many teaching strategies for diverse students.
Must demonstrate an appreciation for parental concern regarding students and be available to parents.
Behavior management skills.
Excellent interpersonal skills that promote positive relationships with students, parents and colleagues.

Preferred Requirements:

Recent experience teaching special education.
Understanding of IDEA requirements.

Compensation: Salary is dependent on experience and education. The Juneau School District offers a competitive salary and an excellent benefit package including medical, dental, vision as well as membership in the Teachers Retirement System (TRS) plan.

How to Apply:
Please visit our website at www.juneauschools.org/hr to complete an online application.

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

Six elementary schools, one middle school, and one standard high school.
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.
The alternative high school, Yaaḵoosgé Daakahídi, serves students who benefit from non‐traditional high school settings.

Community & Demographics

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.
Around 23% of students receive Free & Reduced Meals, and 20% receive special education services.

Professional Atmosphere & Development

The district employs about 600 full-time staff, with roughly 300 certified teachers, making it one of the largest employers in the community.
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

Juneau is both remote and accessible by air or sea, with majestic surroundings including the Tongass National Forest.
Small-city feel, with strong sense of community. Teachers often engage with local culture, and environment.
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.

District Profile