Job Title: Principal/Teacher (2026-2027 Academic Year)

Location: Tetlin School

Open Date: 3/09/2026

Principal/Teacher Position Summary

This position reports to and is evaluated by the curriculum director. AGSD elementary and secondary teachers are tasked with using district-approved curriculum to create engaging content in an environment favorable to learning and personal growth; establish effective rapport with students; motivate students to develop skills, attitudes and knowledge needed to provide the foundation for each student’s next step in their academic career, in accordance with the student’s ability; and establishes positive relationships with parents, community, and with other AGSD staff members. AGSD principals provide leadership, management, and supervision for a high-quality learning environment, consistent with the law, board policies, administrative regulations, and instructions from the superintendent or designee and administer all phases of school operation and curricular offerings, as well as staff and student supervision.

Duties and Responsibilities including but not limited to;

• Create positive relationships that foster student engagement, and deliver effective instruction aligned with district learning objectives; 

• Prepare and submit timely lesson plans based on district curriculum;

• Use district-approved formative and summative assessment instruments to evaluate students on a daily, weekly, and annual basis for the purpose of informing and guiding classroom instruction;

• Utilize district-supplied instructional resources, community resources, outside experts and guest speakers, and appropriate technology to support and enrich learning in the classroom;

• Maintain a positive classroom environment that is safe, respectful, and engaging, and that addresses learning expectations, and complies with the school discipline policy;

•  Integrate and technology into instruction in a way that supports 21 st Century Learning Skills;

• Maintain accurate and current records of achievement and attendance using the approved Student Information System, and implement grading practices that accurately reflect attainment of student learning;

• Supervise classroom paraprofessionals assigned to his/her classroom;

• Meet with parents during parent-teacher conference and as necessary, and maintain open and ongoing communication with student’s family and the community;

• Comply with state and federal laws and with district policy regarding the instruction and supervision of children;

• Maintain a professional manner and decorum both inside and outside the classroom that comports with the Alaska Professional Teaching Code of Ethics;

• Formulate goals, establishes priorities, and develops action plans to accomplish the school’s mission/district’s strategic plan in coordination with the District Superintendent;

• Keep the Superintendent informed of the school’s activities and problems;

• Maintain/coordinate activities which keep Northwest Accreditation current and in place;

• Promote and support school/district initiatives through appropriate change processes;

• Act to ensure safety and security of students, personnel, and school property within the school facility, on school grounds, and in school-related activities off school property;

•  Provide leadership in expectations of high student achievement and communicates effective instructional methods;

• Supervise the daily use of school facilities for both academic and nonacademic purposes. Encourages the use of school facilities for school and community use;

• Supervise the school’s instructional process;

• Supervise and evaluates the school’s extracurricular program;

• Budget school time to provide for the efficient conduct of school instruction and business;

• Approve and administer the master teaching schedule and any special assignments;

• Assist in the development, revision, and evaluation of the curriculum;

• Supervise the school guidance program to enhance individual student education and development;

• Establish guidelines for proper student conduct and for maintaining student discipline;

• Maintain high standards of student conduct and enforces discipline as necessary, according due process to the rights of the students;

• Organize and administers the public relations program for his/her school;

• Develop and maintains student handbook;

• Assist in the management and preparation of the school budget;

• Maintain and control all funds generated by student activities;

• Assume monthly reconciliation of student activity accounts and checking accounts with monthly reports to the Business Manager;

• Supervise the maintenance of accurate records on the student progress and attendance;

• Prepare or supervises the preparation of attendance reports, records, lists and all other paperwork required or appropriate to the school’s administration in a timely manner;

• Provide for adequate inventories of property under his/her jurisdiction and for the security and accountability for that property and completes an annual physical inventory report for central office;

• Orient newly assigned staff members and assists in their development, as appropriate;

• Assist in the in-service orientation and training of teachers, with special responsibility for staff administrative procedures and instructions;

• Motivate and provide high expectations that staff engage in consistent professional development to improve their practice;

•  Supervise and annually evaluates all professional, paraprofessional, administrative and non-professional personnel attached to the school;

•  Evaluate staff in accordance with approved district policy and procedure and counsels staff members regarding their individual and group performance;

• When needed recommend, according to established procedures, the removal of a teacher whose work is unsatisfactory;

• Act as liaison between the school and the community, interpreting activities and policies of the school and encouraging community participation in school life;

• Attend special events held to recognize student achievement and attends school sponsored activities, functions and athletic events;

• Maintain active positive relationships with students and parents;

•  Report regularly to the Advisory School Board;

• Participate in principals’ meetings, negotiations meetings and such other meetings as are required or appropriate;

• Delegate authority to responsible personnel to assume responsibility for the school in the absence of the principal;

• Cooperate through the Superintendent’s office with college and university officials regarding teacher training and participation.

Other Duties as Assigned: This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions from their supervisor, and to perform any other job-related duties as required by authorized personnel.

Minimum Qualifications:

● Valid Alaska initial, professional, or master teaching certificate

● Type B Principal Certification in State of Alaska preferred

● Evidence of content knowledge shown by:

o Bachelor’s degree in one of the content areas listed above or

o A minor degree in one of the content areas listed above or

o Passing the Praxis Subject Assessment Scores (formerly Praxis II) in Elementary or Secondary

Education and endorsement in one of the content areas listed above

● Master’s Degree in Education Administration preferred

● Previous experience in Alaska’s K-12 system as a teacher and administrator preferred

● Must have a valid AK driver license, clean driving record with proof of insurance

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of Alaska’s educational system

• Knowledge of current research and theory related to instructional design and delivery

• Ability to teach students with respect for their individual and cultural characteristics

• Ability to create and maintain a learning environment in which all students are actively engaged and

• contributing members

• Ability to use current technology to enhance instruction

• Excellent oral and written communication skills

• Ability to make sound decisions while exercising thorough judgment

• Ability to work under pressure with little or no supervision

• Ability to coordinate multiple tasks and prioritize workload

• Must be a true team player with an outstanding student service focus

• Ability to develop, motivate and supervise staff

• Skills in focusing staff and students on academic excellence

• Knowledge of positive student discipline procedures

• Strong interpersonal skills to foster positive relationships with staff, students, parents and the community

Alaska Gateway School District  is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. 

POSITION OPEN UNTIL FILLED: If you are interested in this position, please send a certified job application/resume to: Aubrielle Champagne at District Office, PO Box 226, Tok, Ak 99780 Phone: ( 907) 883-5151 or email: achampagne@agsd.us Applications are available at the District Office and the website -agsd.us