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Mar 09, 2026
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K-12 SPECIAL EDUCATION - IDITAROD AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT - GRAYLING, AK
IDITAROD AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT
P.O. Box 90 McGrath, Alaska 99627 (907) 524-1200 FAX (907) 524-3217
POSITION OPENING
POSITION: Special Education Teacher
LOCATION: Grayling, AK
2026-27 School Year with possibility of early LTS hire this year.
QUALIFICATIONS: 1. Must meet Highly Qualified standards in Special Education with a current Alaska teaching certificate. Knowledge and understanding of Alaska State Professional
Teaching Practices Commission. Administrative experience preferred.
2. Willing to travel in a small plane on a regular basis.
3. Ability to plan, organize, develop, prepare and deliver under minimal supervision, IEP’s goals and objectives for all children.
4. Experience writing all components of a student’s IEP.
5. Cross-cultural experience and/or coursework preferred.
6. Successful rural teaching experiences or can demonstrate the ability and knowledge to work competently with Native Alaskan students and all students in an isolated
and rural setting.
7. Experience and understanding of best teaching practices and can explain and
demonstrate effective use of such practices in a classroom setting, one on one with
students, and in small groups.
8. The physical and mental capacity to adjust to challenging and remote environments. 9. Ability to work with teachers, parents, administrators and others successfully.
10. Experience and understanding the importance of ongoing formative and summative assessments and can explain and demonstrate effective use of such assessments
in a classroom setting. Ability to use the data to improve instruction and learning
for students. Assessments might include portfolios, scoring guides, running
records, observations, and analytical and contextual, plus others.
11. Proficient technology skill in commonly used software programs, e-mail, internet
etc, that can be demonstrated on PC’s or Macs. Experience with electronic IEP
Programs.
LENGTH OF
CONTRACT: 188-192 Days
SALARY: Depending upon experience and education; salary is based on the District’s Certified Negotiated Agreement. Beginning $54,657 - To $100,956 (MA + 54 and 16 years)
CLOSING DATE: Open until filled
SELECTION: Until filled
APPLY TO: Submit a letter of interest that also summarizes qualifications and lists references to:
John Bruce
Superintendent
Iditarod Area School District
P.O. Box 90
McGrath, Alaska 99627
Or e-mail: johnbruce@iditarodsd.org
Start Date
Aug 05, 2026
About
Stretching along the Kuskokwim and Yukon Rivers, the Iditarod Area School District consists of seven K-12 Village Schools and the Iditarod Distance Learning Center (IDLC). The District encompasses an area the size of the state of Ohio, The Village School on the Kuskokwin side of the district include McGrath, Takotna, and Nikolai. McGrath is also the home of the District Office. The Yukon side of the district include Grayling, Anvik, Shageluk, and Holy Cross. The IDLC is located in Eagle River on the Road System and supports our Home School/Correspondence program. Please feel free to contact the District Office at (907) 621-8991 if you wish to learn about our district including potential vacancies, both Certified and Classified.