Contract to begin: School year 2026-2027 - 203-day contract
 

Salary:  $112,456-$121,223 DOE
 

Required Qualifications: 

Alaska Type B Administrative Certificate and an Alaska Type A Teaching Certificate 
 

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Experience in correspondence education and charter schools
• Broad knowledge of K-12 curriculum, with a major emphasis in Core Knowledge and Classical Education.
• Experience with developing and managing a multimillion-dollar budget
• Ability to work in partnership with parents and community
• An emphasis and a strong understanding of techniques for teaching spelling, writing, and comprehension as set forth in The Spalding Method.
• Has met the Alaska Reads Act requirements for supervising K-3rd grade teachers of reading. (AK Reads Act Endorsement to supervise K-3 teachers teaching reading.)

Description of Position:

This position will provide administrative oversight and responsibilities. In addition to the traditional responsibilities of an elementary/middle/high school Principal, administrative responsibilities include work unique to charter schools. These include working with an Academic Policy Committee, assisting with the operating budget, and managing facilities. The specific responsibilities of the position will depend on the experience and qualifications of the applicant and how the administrative responsibilities will be shared by the Assistant Principal and the Principal. 

Academy K12 Charter School Information: 

801 E Arctic Ave.  Palmer, AK 99645.  Academy K12 Charter School currently serves students in grades K-8. Additional grade levels, 9th � 12th grades will be added beginning August 2027.  Academy K12 has a current enrollment of 280 students in grades K-8, and a projected enrollment of approximately 380 students.  Academy K12 is committed to Core Knowledge Sequence and Classical Education.  Parent involvement at Academy K12 is high and parents are a valued and integral part of the learning program. 

Academy K12 Charter School is seeking: 

An administrator who can demonstrate the highest level of knowledge, skills, abilities, and commitments in the following administrative standards: 

• An administrator provides leadership and guides instruction to support an effective learning environment
• An administrator coordinates services which support growth and development
• An administrator provides staffing and professional development to meet students' learning needs
• An administrator uses assessment and evaluation information to make decisions and to implement curriculum
• An administrator effectively communicates with diverse groups and individuals
• An administrator acts in accordance with established laws, policies, procedures, and good business practices
• An administrator fosters positive community relations while facilitating parent involvement 

Application Requirements:   In and Out of District applicants:

• Online application for the position through Applicant Tracking
• Letter of interest
• Resume
• 3 signed letters of recommendation
• Type A Alaska Teaching Certificate and current/plan to obtain Type B Administrative Certificate by contract start date, with an AK Reads Act Endorsement to supervise K-3 teachers teaching reading.

Date Posted: February 25th, 2026

Posting closes 4:30pm (AKST) on: March 11th, 2026

Applications will be reviewed starting: March 12th, 2026
 

For more information, contact Bethany Lyons (907) 746-9242

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with Title IX of the Education Amendment Act of 1972, with the American with Disabilities Act, and with all other state and federal employment laws. The District does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, age, disability, gender, and marital status, changes in marital status, pregnancy, or parenthood. Should you need any assistance for any reason during any stage of the employment process, please discuss your needs with a member of the Human Resources Staff. Every effort will be made to reasonably accommodate you in this process