Juneau School District
USA
Oct 02, 2025
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Special Education Teacher -Visually Impaired/Orientation and Mobility (Districtwide)
Location: Districtwide, Student Services Department
Full time Position (1.0 FTE)
TEACHING/CERTIFIED 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 your community!
Position Summary: The successful individual will work closely with students, families and special education teams at multiple schools to support student achievement and provision of services. This individual will demonstrate the ability to contribute to a dynamic and innovative team working effectively to enhance the educational program within the school and district. The successful candidate will demonstrate excellent assessment and diagnostic skills as well as skills in IEP development and progress monitoring.
Minimum Requirements:
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in education or special education (must possess a minimum of 30 college credits in special education).
- Valid Alaska teaching certificate with an endorsement in special education - visually handicapped and/or orientation and mobility (Candidate must have appropriate credential for Teacher of Visually Impaired and Orientation and Mobility).
- Recent experience managing large caseloads with a variety of exceptions.
- Must be flexible and able to work with colleagues and community members in multiple settings.
- Knowledge of current best practices in the field of special education.
- 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.
- Skills facilitating challenging/mediated IEP meetings to reach appropriate educational programs focused on students.
- Demonstrated skills delivering SPED professional development in a variety of research-based strategies.
- Knowledge of AK state SPED legal and procedural compliance.
- Excellent interpersonal skills that promote positive relationships with students, parents and colleagues.
- Master's Degree in special education preferred.
- Recent experience teaching special education and general education.
- Understanding of IDEA requirements.
Compensation: Salary is dependent on experience and education. The Juneau School District offers a competitive salary and offer an excellent benefit package including medical, dental, vision and the Teachers Retirement System (TRS) plan.
How to Apply:
To complete an online application, please visit our website at 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.