9th-12th Language Arts/Social Studies Teacher

About the role

The Special Education teacher under the direction of the school principal and/or assistant principal is responsible for implementing research-based instructional strategies to meet the unique needs of assigned students. Instruction is individualized to address differences in learning styles, rates, levels of maturation, and achievement.

Responsibilities

• Maintain competency in subject matter areas of certification and assignment.
• Employ appropriate methods of assessment to identify student proficiency levels and plan short and long-range programs.
• Strive for harmonious and cooperative interpersonal relationships with students, parents, supervisors, administrators, staff, and community members.
• Promote and support School District Goals as defined in the Board of Education Strategic Plan.
• Participate in educational committees and organizations for personal growth and the general promotion of the profession.
• Develop an awareness of local culture and provide instruction that is bicultural or multicultural.
• Use Rubicon Atlas to complete requirements for culture-based unit development per annual expectations.
• Supervise and train instructional paraprofessionals in providing services to students as needed.
• Abide by the code of ethics and the professional teaching standards adopted by the Professional Teaching Practice Commission of the State.
• Write and submit weekly lesson plans to Principal and maintain digital copies throughout the year.
• Adhere to all District policies and regulations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Education required; Master's Degree preferred.
• A person with a Bachelor's Degree may bring in six (6) years of experience.
• A person with a Master's Degree may bring in eight (8) years of experience.
• Alaska Teacher Certificate required.
• Three years of experience in education preferred.
• Inupiaq, Language, History & Culture experience preferred.

Benefits

Village Stipend: Additional $4,500