Director of Pupil Services
Position Purpose
Under the general supervision of the Superintendent of Schools, to implement, administer and maintain the school district's Special Education programs and services in compliance with district policies and state objectives; as well as applicable laws, to promote a school environment conducive to individualized instruction, cooperative curriculum development, and student learning.
To provide leadership in program development and improvement, as well as in professional staff development in all special education areas.
Please see attached Job Description for more information.
Nome Public Schools is a single-site district on the coast of the Bering Sea in Northwest Alaska. We have approximately 675 students enrolled with an elementary school, a middle/high school, a 5-8 charter school and a homeschooling program. We are also pleased to launch an ANSEP Acceleration Academy within our middle/high school in the fall of 2025. Nome has a unique blended history as a gold rush site where gold mining continues to this day, and as a summer gathering place for the Inupiaq people of the region. Our schools combine academically challenging courses, CTE opportunities, top-flight sports teams and culturally affirming education.