Innovative SPED Teacher — Manage Diverse Caseload

Juneau School District; Juneau (AK); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Juneau School District seeks a Special Education certified teacher for Juneau-Douglas High School: Yadaa.at Kal and districtwide assignments. The successful candidate will manage a student caseload on a special education team and contribute to a dynamic, innovative educational program.

You will use diverse assessment methods, collaborate with colleagues, and engage with families to support students' learning, behavior management, and progress toward individualized goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in education.
• Valid Alaska teaching certificate with a special education endorsement.
• Experience managing large caseloads with a variety of exceptionalities.
• Flexible and able to work with colleagues in multiple settings.
• Knowledge of current research and teaching strategies for diverse students.
• Appreciation for parental concern and ability to communicate with families.
• Behavior management skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills that promote positive relationships with students, parents and colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Manage a student caseload on a special education team.
• Contribute to a dynamic and innovative educational program within the school and district.
• Use multiple forms of assessment to guide instruction and decisions.

Skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Collaboration with colleagues

Behavior management

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's or Master's Degree in education

Alaska teaching certificate with Special Education endorsement

IDEA knowledge (preferred)

Job description

Juneau School District seeks a Special Education certified teacher for Juneau-Douglas High School: Yadaa.at Kal and districtwide assignments. The successful candidate will manage a student caseload on a special education team and contribute to a dynamic, innovative educational program.

You will use diverse assessment methods, collaborate with colleagues, and engage with families to support students' learning, behavior management, and progress toward individualized goals.