Position Title: Alternative Program Coordinator

Date Posted: September 21, 2026

Location: Dillingham City School District - Dillingham, Alaska

Closing Date: Until Filled

Date Available: To be determined

          Please send applications/resumes to hr@dlgsd.org

          Emily Hulett

          Human Resources Manager

          Dillingham City School District 

          907-842-6704

Dillingham City School District - Alternative Program Coordinator

Department: Middle School/High School

Salary: Certified Bargaining Agreement

Days: 260

Reports to: Superintendent

Job Description:

Coordinator/Teacher provides instructional services to individuals and groups of students enrolled in an alternative education classroom setting. The teacher shall be the liaison between the students, parents, staff, and provide a continuum of academic, behavioral, and social-emotional support to students and collaborate with colleagues as part of the site's Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS) Team. The Teacher Leader is a pivotal role in shaping instructional practices and curriculum alignment within the school. It aims to establish a strong leadership presence across instructional areas to drive academic success and student achievement. 

Essential Functions of the Job

• Involved in and oversee the creation and coordination of the alternative program

• Works directly with building and district leadership to coordinate teaching and learning for students involved in the program.

• Develops and administers life plans that clearly define the milestones needed for successful completion of High School and Transition into a postsecondary program or job.

• Works with local agencies to identify and place students in work-student positions. 

• Works with local agencies to fund work study opportunities. 

• Maintains all state reports for programs. 

• Offer mentorship and support to students within instructional areas, focusing on enhancing engagement and providing support for the unique challenges of students.

• Collaborate with administration to sustain curricular alignment and ensure a cohesive educational experience for students.

• Provide instructional strategies and practices to improve educational outcomes for all students.

• Facilitate meetings with MSHS teachers, career guides, mental health counselors, and other district support team members to ensure students have access to the necessary resources for a successful transition from high school.

• Prepares lesson plans and selects instructional materials meeting State Standards for group and individual instruction;   

• Provide standards-based instruction in an alternative education classroom;  

• Determines or interprets student academic deficiencies and selects instructional materials and teaching techniques to meet individual or group needs;  

• Administers all required District and State assessments; 

• Documents, evaluates, and reports student progress;  

• Recommends changes in student classroom assignments to meet individual educational needs;  

• Provides specialized assistance and devises special instructional aids to meet individual educational needs;  

• Researches, develops and implements appropriate curriculum including SEL.

• Maintains classroom discipline;  

• Seeks to develop socially acceptable attitudes in students through Tier 2 SEL supports to help students transition to work and post-secondary education.

• Counsels and encourages students toward higher educational and transition goals;

• Works with school counselors to respond to students’ personal, academic, discipline, and/or attendance-related issues and provide additional support services to students in need; 

• Research and develop a district-wide/statewide correspondence program 

Employment Terms:

1. Dillingham City School District Board Policy

2. Exempt Certificated Contract

3. Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a satisfactory criminal background check

4. DCSD is a drug free, alcohol free campus - BP 4020

The Dillingham City School District is an equal employment opportunity employer.