Elementary School Teacher – Inspire Growth & Community Impact

Anchorage School District; Palmer (AK); On-site; USD 61,454 - 88,919; Full time

Job summary

The Anchorage School District seeks an Elementary School Teacher to deliver a flexible, supportive education program and a positive classroom environment. You will instruct at the appropriate grade level, build rapport with students, parents, and staff, and report to the site principal.

This position requires an Alaska educator certificate and adherence to the district pay scale. 185 days of work, with 12 contract payments; TRS/PERS retirement eligibility based on FTE status.

Qualifications

• Valid Alaska teaching certificate (initial, professional, or master).
• Evidence of content knowledge via degree, minor, Praxis scores, or endorsement.
• Educators teaching K-3 must meet Alaska Reads Act requirements.

Responsibilities

• Describe education philosophy and relate it to teaching practice.
• Understand how students learn and apply that knowledge.
• Establish standards of pupil behavior for a productive learning environment.
• Organize class time for instruction, demonstrations, work time, and assessment.
• Guide learning toward curriculum goals and set clear lesson objectives.
• Teach with respect for students' individual and cultural differences.
• Develop lesson plans and provide individualized and small-group instruction.
• Utilize current technology for instruction and record-keeping.
• Assess student learning and maintain progress records.
• Communicate with parents and collaborate with staff and community.

Education

Alaska teaching certificate

Content knowledge verification via degree/minor/Praxis/endorsement

Job description

The Anchorage School District seeks an Elementary School Teacher to deliver a flexible, supportive education program and a positive classroom environment. You will instruct at the appropriate grade level, build rapport with students, parents, and staff, and report to the site principal.

This position requires an Alaska educator certificate and adherence to the district pay scale. 185 days of work, with 12 contract payments; TRS/PERS retirement eligibility based on FTE status.