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JOB TITLE: Homeschool Advisory & Special Education Teacher
Location: Fairbanks, AK
SUPERVISOR: Raven Director/Assistant Director and Special Ed & Support Services Director and Site Administrator
CLASSIFICATION: Certified (MYEA)
DAYS/MONTHS 188/190 Days
Start: July 1, 2026
This position is year-round: July 1 through June 30
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Teacher works directly with parents and students to design and implement quality educational programs to best meet the needs of homeschool students in compliance with district policy and state regulations. Teacher serves as an advisory teacher for homeschool students within the local contact area, maintains office schedule and helps oversees local office staff. Teacher will also review, amend, write, and interpret documents/policy/procedures as needed and provide Special Education services consultative for students with special needs.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor’s degree or higher Valid Alaska Type T teaching certificate with a Special Education Endorsement Homeschool experience preferred. Meet all state and federal requirements.
SPECIFIC JOB DUTIES:
1. Create and maintain a welcoming, clean, and orderly office environment.
2. Research, present, and recommend curriculum for parent/program use.
3. Write, monitor, and update student Individual Learning Plans and Parent Designed Classes
4. Ensure that families select curriculum aligned to state and district standards.
5. Recommend a variety of instructional tools to reach students with different learning styles.
6. Order curriculum and material as needed.
7. Assist in verification and processing of reimbursements.
8. Document all contact with parent and students within Brightways database.
9. Assess and evaluate student on monthly, quarterly, and annual basis using appropriate methods and instruments and keep accurate record of such assessment.
10. Meet with parent on a monthly basis or as necessary to maintain achievement.
11. Monitor and help maintain student grades/evaluations/records and schoolwork.
12. Work as a team with all teaching staff, administrative assistant, and family representative to provide workshops/activities for students and parents for all students.
13. Supervise testing of students.
14. Attend staff/PAC meetings as requested by Director of Distance Education
15. Assist in conducting District Child Find
16. Collaborate with general education teachers in regard to referral process.
17. Collaborate with general education teacher to implement intervention strategies.
18. Prepare and maintain special education files per state and federal guidelines.
19. Collaborate to support the IEP needs within a homeschool setting.
20. Monitor and adjust the IEP as needed.
21. Maintain quarterly progress report related to goals and objectives as outlined in the IEP.
22. Other duties as assigned.
Please note this job description is not intended to cover or contain all activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
DUTIES & EXPECTATIONS
Domain 1: Planning and Preparation
· Sets Instructional Outcomes as aligned with the Alaska State Standards
· Designs coherent instruction using local resources and technology.
· Designs summative and formative student assessments related to instructional outcome.
Domain 2: Classroom Environment
· Creates an environment of respect and rapport conducive to learning.
· Establishes and communicates classroom procedures with students and families.
· Establishes and models positive student behavioral expectations
Domain 3: Instruction
· Uses questioning and discussion techniques to effectively engage students in learning.
· Uses assessments to guide instruction and increase student ownership of learning objectives.
· Demonstrates flexibility and responsiveness to student learning needs and difference.
Domain 4: Professional Responsibilities
· Maintains accurate records and updates online grade book regularly.
· Communicates frequently with students and families to engage them in the instructional program.
· Demonstrates professionalism through positive interactions and collegial support.
EQUIPMENT USED
Computer, printer, copy machine, SmartBoard, videoconference, video projector, personal smart devices (iPad, tablet) and other equipment needed to develop and present an appropriate instructional program. Computer software including word processing, email, Internet access software, Google Docs, and software approved and adopted by the district and/or building such as student grade report programs.
INDEPENDENT DECISIONS
Independent decision-making expected, verifying course of action with supervising building principal or district administrator as needed, based on School Board policy, district and/or building rules.
PRIMARY WORKING CONTACTS
Certified and classified staff in the building, building administrators, parents, and students.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED
The teacher is supervised by the building administrator. The teacher is responsible for the safety and supervision of all students assigned or other duty assignment.
UNUSUAL WORKING CONDITIONS
Some evening and weekend work will be required. High volume of work and strict adherence to workload may be stressful; frequent deadline and/or pressure situations. Travel in small aircraft may be required.
PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS
The physical demands of this position require frequent standing, walking, sitting, speaking, hearing and the ability to withstand extended periods of time (between 3-4 hours) without a break. Specific visual abilities are also required. The employee is regularly required to reach with his/her hands and arms and occasionally lift items weighing up to 40 lbs. and to safely restrain out of control students who present a danger to self or others. The employee must be able to understand vague and implicit instructions, be able to readily recall facts and details, handle conflict, and make effective decisions under pressure.
EVALUATION
Written evaluation, annually or more frequently, in accordance with district policy, by the building administrator or other appropriate district administrator.
BENEFITS:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Equal Opportunity Employer NOTICE OF NONDISCRIMINATION: The Yukon-Koyukuk School District (YKSD) is an equal opportunity employer. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or handicap in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, its programs and activities.
Accepting International Visa Applicants?
No
Start Date
Jul 01, 2026
About
Welcome to the Yukon-Koyukuk School District (YKSD). District boundaries fall within the Yukon-Koyukuk Census area. The YK Census area makes up only 1 percent (approximately 6,150 residents) of the state’s total population. The District’s ten village schools are located along the Yukon, Koyukuk and Tanana river systems, a geographic area larger than the state of Washington (encompassing about 65,000 square miles of territory). More than 98% of the district’s 315 river school students are Alaska Native (Athabascan). The district also sponsors a statewide correspondence program called Raven Homeschool. There are approximately 1,500 students enrolled in Raven during the 2015-2016 school year. District-wide, YKSD serves over 1,400 full-time students. Travel to eight of our ten communities is by small aircraft. Only one community (Minto) is accessible by a remote road system. Local travel within the communities is by boats during the summer months; and snow machine or dog sleds in the winter.
Equal Opportunity Employer NOTICE OF NONDISCRIMINATION: The Yukon-Koyukuk School District (YKSD) is an equal opportunity employer. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or handicap in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, its programs and activities.