Elementary Teacher - Trauma-Sensitive Classrooms

Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District; Palmer (AK); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District is seeking a 1.0 FTE Elementary Teacher for Midnight Sun Charter School in Alaska. The role involves teaching students using district curriculum and maintaining an effective classroom environment that supports each student’s learning.

The teacher must hold an Alaska Teaching Certificate and a Bachelor’s degree. Experience with trauma-sensitive approaches is preferred, and familiarity with Alaska Reads Act requirements is expected.

Qualifications

• Alaska Teaching Certificate and Bachelor's degree.
• Experience with trauma sensitive schools preferred.
• Ability to meet the Alaska Reads Act requirements.

Responsibilities

• Meets and instructs assigned classes in the locations and at times designated by the principal.
• Plans a program of study to meet the individual needs, interests, and abilities of the students and adheres to the District curricular objectives.
• Displays a conceptual knowledge of the content being taught.
• Selects and/or creates teaching materials selected to fit into the instructional plan.
• Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students. Alters teaching strategy to meet the needs of the students and is conscious of behavioral clues coming from students.
• Communicates information, explanations, justifications, expectations, directions, and evaluations to students, teachers, parents, other district staff, and community members with efficiency and clarity.
• Prepares for classes assigned and shows written evidence of preparation upon request of principal.
• Establishes clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects and communicates these objectives to students. Guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and in harmony with the goals.
• Employs a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media; consistent with the physical limitations of the location and the needs and capabilities of individuals or student groups involved.
• Assesses the accomplishments of students on a regular basis and provides progress reports as required. Creates or selects, and administers suitable tests for summative, formative, and diagnostic purposes.
• Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Maintains accurate and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulations.
• Assists administration in implementing all policies and rules governing student life and conduct in school. Develops reasonable rules of behavior, procedures for discipline, and maintains order in the classroom in a fair and just manner within the classroom. Encourages students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior.
• Makes provisions for being available to students and parents for education-related purposes outside the instructional day when requested.
• Supervises and plans purposeful assignments for volunteers and assists the principal in supervising and evaluating classified staff as requested.
• Strives to maintain and improve professional competence, attends staff meetings, and serves on committees.
• Other duties as assigned by principal.

Skills

Trauma-informed approach

Education

Alaska Teaching Certificate

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District is seeking a 1.0 FTE Elementary Teacher for Midnight Sun Charter School in Alaska. The role involves teaching students using district curriculum and maintaining an effective classroom environment that supports each student’s learning.

The teacher must hold an Alaska Teaching Certificate and a Bachelor’s degree. Experience with trauma-sensitive approaches is preferred, and familiarity with Alaska Reads Act requirements is expected.