NORTHWEST ARCTIC BOROUGH SCHOOL DISTRICT
HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT
P.O. BOX 51 • KOTZEBUE, AK 99752 • (907) 442-3472 x242 • FAX (907) 442-2172
POSITION VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT T26-103
TITLE: Middle/High School Generalist: Aqqaluk Noorvik High School
QUALIFICATIONS: 1. Bachelor’s degree, Valid Alaska teaching certificate.
2. Experience with computers essential
REPORTS TO: Principal
SUPERVISES: Students and classroom aides
JOB GOAL: To help students learn subject matter and skills that will contribute to
their development as mature, able, and responsible men and women.
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following: meets and instructs assigned classes in the locations and at the time designated; plans and provides a program of study that, as much as possible, meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of the students; writes daily lesson plans that include objectives, and activities to support those objectives; creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students; demonstrates adequate control over student behavior; guides the learning process toward the achievement of district/site goals and establishes clear objectives for all lessons, units, and to communicate these objectives to students; employs a variety of instructional techniques consistent with the physical limitations of the location provided and the needs and capabilities of the individuals or student groups involved; plans lessons that will reflect goals and objectives from the district curriculum guide; the teacher selects, develops, and employs appropriate evaluative techniques with regard to impartiality, consistency, and objectivity; diagnoses the learning abilities of students on a regular basis, seeking the assistance of district specialists as required; takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities; maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulation; evaluates students a number of times to make an accurate appraisal at the end of the grading period; assists the administration in implementing all policies and rules governing student life and conduct, and, for the classroom, develops reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedure, and maintains order in the classroom in a fair and just manner; plans and supervises purposeful assignments for teacher aide(s) and volunteer(s), and cooperatively with other supervisors, evaluates their job performance; strives to maintain and improve professional competence; attends staff meetings and serves on staff committees as required; complies with building and district policy; maintains a positive working relationship with the school staff and the community, maintains al equipment and inventory located within the classroom, ensures all safety measures are being followed and adhered to by all individuals in the classroom. Other duties as assigned.
LENGTH OF POSITION: To be established by Northwest Arctic School Board of Education
SALARY: Depending on experience / negotiated salary schedule
APPLICATION PROCEDURES:
DISTRICT EMPLOYEES must submit to the Human Resources department: a completed request for transfer form; an updated resume; and a letter of recommendation from current supervisor.
OTHER APPLICANTS must submit the following items to the Human Resources department: a completed professional application; placement file from college/university; official transcripts; valid Alaska teaching certificate; and at least four (4) current references, including one from most recent supervisor. All references must have current telephone numbers.
APPLICANT ALREADY ON FILE MUST SUBMIT A LETTER EXPRESSING INTEREST IN THE POSITION
ALL OF THE ABOVE MUST BE POSTMARKED OR RECEIVED ON OR BEFORE THE CLOSING DATE TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION
DATE ANNOUNCED ..................... October 22, 2025
DATE CLOSING .......................... Until Filled
AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION-EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
APPLICATIONS FROM MINORITIES ARE ENCOURAGED
The Northwest Arctic Borough covers 38,000 square miles in one of the world's most beautiful remote areas. Much of the region lies north of the Arctic Circle. The surrounding terrain is Arctic tundra, dotted with hundreds of lakes and rivers. Within the region are several protected land areas including Noatak National Park and Preserve, Kobuk Valley National Park, Selawik National Wildlife Refuge, Great Kobuk Sand Dunes, Cape Krusenstern National Monument, Gates of the Arctic National Preserve, Bering Land Bridge National Preserve, and Alaska Maritime National Wildlife Refuge. Wildlife is abundant, with caribou, moose, bear, salmon and sheefish constituting a significant portion of the local diet.