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Kake City School District is seeking a dynamic, relationship-centered Middle and High School Language Arts Teacher to serve students in grades 7–12 during the 2026–2027 school year. This position includes teaching blended English Language Arts classes in the following groupings:
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Grades 7/8
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Grades 9/10
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Grades 11/12
KCSD is a small, rural PreK–12 district serving approximately 100 students in Southeast Alaska. Our size allows teachers to build strong, meaningful relationships with students and families and to collaborate across grade levels and content areas. We are committed to strong core instruction, culturally responsive teaching, and integrating local Alaska Native history, language, and values into learning.
The MS/HS Language Arts Teacher will provide rigorous, standards-aligned instruction in reading, writing, speaking, and listening while fostering student voice, critical thinking, and a strong sense of identity and community.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Instruction & Curriculum
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Plan and deliver standards-aligned English Language Arts instruction for blended grade-level classes (7/8, 9/10, 11/12).
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Design instruction that supports a wide range of learners in a small, multi-age classroom setting.
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Teach reading comprehension, literary analysis, argumentative and narrative writing, research skills, vocabulary development, and speaking and listening skills.
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Prepare students for Alaska state assessments and postsecondary pathways.
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Differentiate instruction to meet diverse academic needs.
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Integrate culturally relevant texts, local history, and Alaska Native perspectives into curriculum and classroom discussions.
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Support cross-curricular literacy and collaborate with other content-area teachers.
Assessment & Data Use
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Use formative and summative assessments to monitor student growth.
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Provide timely and meaningful feedback to students.
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Analyze student performance data to inform instruction.
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Maintain accurate grade records and communicate student progress to families.
Student Support & Culture
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Build strong, respectful relationships with students and families.
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Create a positive, structured classroom environment grounded in high expectations and restorative practices.
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Support students in goal-setting, revision, and long-term project completion.
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Participate in MTSS processes and collaborate with special education staff to support student success.
Collaboration & Leadership
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Participate in Professional Learning Communities (PLCs).
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Engage in professional development aligned with district goals.
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Collaborate with colleagues to ensure vertical alignment across grades 7–12.
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Support schoolwide literacy initiatives and writing expectations.
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Contribute to the broader life of the school, which may include advisory, student activities, or coaching (as applicable).
Qualifications
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Valid Alaska Type A Teaching Certificate (or ability to obtain prior to start date).
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Endorsement in English Language Arts (Middle School and/or Secondary).
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Experience teaching middle and/or high school English preferred.
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Experience in rural or small-school settings preferred.
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Strong classroom management and relationship-building skills.
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Ability to design instruction for multi-grade classrooms.
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Commitment to culturally responsive practices and working in an Alaska Native community.
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About
Kake City School District (KCSD) serves the community of Kake, Alaska, through one school—Kake Elementary & High School—covering pre-K through grade 12, as well as the Shirley Jackson Community Library. With just over 100 students, the district provides small class sizes, close relationships, and strong community connections.
Grounded in Tlingit heritage and values, KCSD’s mission is to nurture integrity, confidence, and compassion in students, preparing them to be respectful, successful learners and responsible citizens. The district emphasizes both academic achievement and cultural education, offering programs such as marine safety training, cultural heritage projects, athletics, and hands-on learning tied to local traditions.
Challenges include addressing academic achievement gaps, reducing chronic absenteeism, and navigating the constraints of a small, rural setting. Strengths include its personalized learning environment, integration of cultural identity, and a strong sense of community support.
KCSD is led by a superintendent/principal and a locally elected school board, with staff who are deeply invested in student success despite the unique challenges of rural Alaska.