Special Education Teacher - Emerging Complex Communicators (Auke Bay Elementary School)

Unalaska City School District; Juneau (AK); On-site; USD 55,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

TRS retirement plan

Job summary

The Juneau School District seeks a dedicated educator to join a special education team. The successful candidate will manage a student caseload, collaborate with staff to enhance the educational program within the school and the district, and participate in ongoing professional learning.

This role requires using multiple forms of assessment to guide instruction and supports, ensuring inclusive practices for diverse learners and strong family engagement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's in education required.
• Valid Alaska teaching certificate with a special education endorsement.
• Experience managing large caseloads with various exceptionalities.
• Ability to collaborate with colleagues across settings.

Responsibilities

• Manage a student caseload on a special education team and contribute to an innovative educational program within the school and district.
• Use multiple forms of assessment to inform instruction and supports.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Assessment literacy

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in education

Job description

Location

Districtwide(Auke Bay Elementary School)

Full-Time Position (1.0FTE)

Teaching Position

Requires Alaska teaching certificate with appropriate endorsement (s) (for information visit: http://www.eed.state.ak.us/TeacherCertification).

Connect with Juneau's youth and make a difference in our community!

Position Summary

The successful individual will manage a student caseload on a special education team and will demonstrate the ability to contribute to a dynamic and innovative team working effectively to enhance the educational program within the school and the district. This person will be aware of, and able to use, multiple forms of assessment.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in education.
• Valid Alaska teaching certificate with a special education endorsement.
• Recent experience managing large caseloads with a variety of exceptionalities.
• Must be flexible and able to work with colleagues in multiple settings.
• Knowledge of current research in thefield.
• Knowledge of many teaching strategies for diverse students.
• Must demonstrate an appreciation for parental concern regarding students and be available to parents.
• Behavior management skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills that promote positive relationships with students, parents and colleagues.

Preferred Requirements

• Recent experience teaching special education.
• Understanding of IDEA requirements.

Compensation

Salary is dependent on experience and education. The Juneau School District offers a competitive salary andan excellent benefit package including medical, dental, vision as well as membership in the Teachers Retirement System (TRS) plan.