Juneau School District
USA
Oct 02, 2025
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Special Education Teacher- Behavior Intervention, Inclusion and Belonging (Student Services)
Location: Districtwide
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).
The Juneau School District is seeking a dedicated and dynamic educator to join our districtwide special education team, supporting Pre-K-12 students across schools. This position plays a critical role in fostering inclusion, belonging, and student success, with a strong emphasis on implementing effective behavioral supports.
Connect with Juneau's youth and make a difference 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 degree in education.
- Valid Alaska Teaching Certificate with Special Education endorsement (for information visit: http://www.eed.state.ak.us/TeacherCertification).
- Experience managing diverse caseloads across multiple settings and exceptionalities.
- Strong knowledge of inclusive education practices and current research-based interventions.
- Demonstrated ability to design, implement, and monitor behavior intervention plans.
- Effective collaboration skills for working with general education staff, support personnel, families, and students.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills that promote positive relationships.
- Demonstrated proficiency with IDEA and Alaska special education regulations and compliance standards.
- Cultural responsiveness and commitment to equity and belonging for all students, including students with disabilities.
- Valid Alaska Driver's License and Insurance.
- Master's degree in education
- Valid Alaska Teaching Certificate with Special Education and Early Childhood Education endorsements (for information visit: http://www.eed.state.ak.us/TeacherCertification).
- Five or more years of experience teaching special education in pre-K-12 settings.
- Three or more years of experience designing and implementing whole-school or whole-district behavior supports.
- Recent advanced training and/or current credentials in behavioral support (e.g., Board Certified Behavior Analyst - BCBA, Mandt. Pyramid Model).
- Extensive experience delivering professional development or coaching related to inclusive practices and behavior intervention support.
- Advanced teacher coaching experience and/or credentialing.
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
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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.