High School SPED Teacher (9-12) — Inclusive Impact

North Slope Borough School District; Utqiaġvik (AK); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The North Slope Borough School District is seeking a Special Education teacher to implement research-based instructional strategies and foster a classroom culture that supports student learning. Instruction will be individualized, with modifications based on frequent assessment to address diverse needs across grades including preschool.

Requirements include a Bachelor’s in education, Alaska teaching certification with Special Education endorsement, and experience; Inupiaq culture experience is

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in education required; Master's degree preferred.
• Alaska Teacher Certificate with Special Education endorsement required.
• Three years' experience in education preferred.
• Inupiaq language, history & culture experience preferred.
• Experience with students with intensive needs preferred.
• Experience with students' visual impairment and braille preferred.

Responsibilities

• Strive for harmonious and cooperative interpersonal relationships with students, parents, supervisors, administrators, staff, and community members.
• Promote and support School District Goals as developed by the Board of Education.
• Develop awareness of local culture to provide bicultural or multicultural instruction.
• Maintain and update the special education program files and uphold confidentiality.
• Follow federal and state laws, and coordinate diagnostic tests and referrals.
• Plan and conduct ESER/IEP meetings and implement IEPs with regular education staff.
• Collaborate with related service providers and supervise paraprofessionals.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in education

Master's Degree preferred

Alaska Teacher Certificate with Special Education endorsement

Three years' experience in education

Inupiaq Language, History & Culture experience

Experience with students with intensive needs

Experience with student's visual impairment and braille

Job description

The North Slope Borough School District is seeking a Special Education teacher to implement research-based instructional strategies and foster a classroom culture that supports student learning. Instruction will be individualized, with modifications based on frequent assessment to address diverse needs across grades including preschool.

Requirements include a Bachelor’s in education, Alaska teaching certification with Special Education endorsement, and experience; Inupiaq culture experience is