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Special Education Teacher (9-12)

Mt. Edgecumbe High School
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$54,000 - $88,000 yearly
Jan 19, 2026
Special Education Teacher Full time

Special Education Teacher (9-12): We are looking for a high energy, patient,
innovative, creative and culturally sensitive Special Education instructor to provide
quality services to students in grades nine (9) through twelve (12) who qualify for
specific academic services. Our search and selection committee is seeking a qualified
individual who will initiate, through a commitment to team participation, planning and
implementation of student programs which include special instruction, assessments,
consultation to general education staff and monitoring for compliance with Federal and
State laws and regulations. The special education teacher's priority responsibilities will
include: work in partnership with parents/guardians, students, regular education
teachers, academic and residential counselors, residential and tutorial settings staff
members and the administration in accordance with the Mt. Edgecumbe High
School mission and vision goals in order to promote student achievement. Highly
Qualified credentials as determined by the State of Alaska Department of Education in
hand are required.
 
Mt. Edgecumbe High School is a public boarding school with 400 students from over
100 communities throughout Alaska. Most come from communities with high schools
enrolling fewer than 50 students; approximately 80% are Alaska Native. This diverse
population results in a unique and remarkable learning community - a blending of
cultures and beliefs, old ways and new - honoring the wisdom of the past while working
together to forge a bright future. Mt. Edgecumbe students are exceptional individuals
who want to be effective leaders in a variety of areas. Recent surveys indicate that
approximately 70% of our graduates go on to four-year collages  or other
postsecondary educational and vocational schools. Our institution has earned an
reputation through the accomplishments of the many distinguished alumni who
graduated between 1947-1983 and 1985- to the present.
 
Our school is located in Sitka, Alaska,  an island in the southeast peninsula.
Transportation in and out of Sitka is by commercial or private airlines, the Alaska Marine
Highway (ferry system) and boat travel. Year round population is approximately 8000
people. Please check out our school on this website address; http://www.mehs.us

Start Date

Jan 05, 2026
About

Mt. Edgecumbe High School is a public boarding school operated by the Alaska Department of Education and Early Development (DEED). Initially established in 1947 by the Bureau of Indian Affairs, Mt. Edgecumbe High School provided Alaska Native students in grades 9-12 with the opportunity to acquire a traditional education that was unavailable in rural Alaska. Serving as many as 600 students at its largest, the school closed temporarily in 1983 as the Bureau of Indian Affairs reduced its role in Alaskan Education. In 1985, the school reopened under the governance of the Alaska Department of Education and Early Development. 

The central role of Mt. Edgecumbe High School in Alaskan education is to provide a broad range of academic and extra-curricular opportunities that are unavailable to students in isolated home schools and communities. Academic expectations are high, and students who attend are expected to enroll in higher education or other vocational training. The official governing body charged with oversight is the Alaska State Board of Education. 

Demographics: Typically, over 400 students from approximately 110 villages throughout Alaska attend Mt. Edgecumbe High School. Approximately 65% of the student body is female, and 35% is male. Alaska Native students comprise 80-95% of the student population, 6-10% are typically Caucasian, and we usually have a population that includes students of Asian, Hispanic, and African American descent. Between 60-80% of students in attendance generally meet federal guidelines for free & reduced lunches. Annually, between 75% and 90% of graduates are accepted into post-secondary institutions, the military, or career and technical education. 

Selection Criteria: Applicants must be Alaska residents of high school age who demonstrate a strong interest in learning and are capable of living successfully in a residential setting. The State Board of Education has established the following criteria for acceptance at Mt. Edgecumbe High School: availability of a high school program in the student's home community, any particular requirements (educational, emotional or family) that make the structured, residential setting provided at Mt. Edgecumbe High School advisable, degree to which the student is expected to benefit from the academic and social programs, the degree to which the student will bring background experiences, skills and abilities that will enhance the educational potential of the student body and academic performance as demonstrated by transcripts and test scores.

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