FY27 Special Education Teachers-Matsu Borough School District-Wasilla, AK

Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District; Unterseen; On-site; CHF 47,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

National Certification bonus

Paid personal leave

Job summary

The Matsu Borough School District is currently hiring Special Education Teachers for the upcoming school year in Wasilla, Alaska. This position focuses on implementing IEPs and advocating for students with special needs within a collaborative team.

We offer a competitive salary schedule, a $3,000 annual National Certification bonus, and comprehensive retirement benefits through the Alaska Teachers Retirement System, along with standard leave provisions and ongoing professional support.

Qualifications

• To implement appropriate individualized education plan as defined by the IEP Team.
• To be an advocate for students with special needs, and provide quality services.
• Assist the Student Support Services Department in meeting audit and compliance standards.
• Promote positive attitudes about and toward Special Education.

Responsibilities

• Implement individualized education programs (IEPs) as defined by the IEP Team.
• Advocate for students with special needs and provide quality services.
• Assist the Student Support Services Department in audits and compliance.
• Promote positive attitudes toward Special Education.

Job description

FY27 Special Education Teachers-Matsu Borough School District-Wasilla, AK JobID: 11454

• Position Type: Special Education/ Special Education Teacher
• Date Posted: 1/1/2026
• Location: District Wide
• Closing Date: Open until Filled

Description: Special Education Teachers-Matsu Borough School District

Alaska's 2nd largest school district is looking to hire Special Education teachers for the upcomingschool year! We are located 45 minutes outside of Anchorage, AK. We have approximately 19,000+ students across 48schools. Our communities include: Glacier View, Sutton, Palmer, Wasilla, Butte, Knik-Fairview, Meadow Lakes, Big Lake, Houston, Willow, Talkeetna and Trapper Creek.

Our Mission is to prepare all students for success.

Position Description:To implement appropriate individualized education plan as defined by the IEP Team. To be an advocate for students with special needs, andprovide quality services to eligible individuals based on current research and technology. Assist the Student Support Services Department in meeting audit and compliance standards, and promote positive attitudes about and toward Special Education.

Salary:$56,445 – $88,646 Depending on verification of service and education. MSBSD has a competitive Salary Schedule with an accelerated step advancement.Applicants can bring a maximum of 6years’ experience. We pay an additional $3,000 bonus PER YEAR for National Certification.

Leave:Each Certified Teacher receives 4 paid personal leave days at the beginning of the year and accrues 1.33 sick leave days each month of employment.

Retirement:MSBSD is a member of the State of Alaska Teachers Retirement System.

Selection Procedure: This is a blanket posting for theupcomingschool year as we start our prescreening process. We request that Out of District applicants complete our Mat Su School Districtelectronic application AND submit their name into certified applicant pools. Applicants will then be contacted about employment opportunities for the upcoming school year. For questions, please contact Bethany Lyons @ 907-746-9242, [e-mail] or [e-mail]