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

Juneau School District; Juneau (AK); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The Juneau School District is seeking a Special Education - Certified Teaching/Special Education Elementary teacher for the 2025-2026 school year. This on-site role supports elementary students with diverse needs at Auke Bay Elementary, districtwide.

The successful candidate will manage a student caseload and collaborate with the school team to strengthen educational programs. Applicants must hold an Alaska teaching certificate with a special education endorsement, have experience managing large

Qualifications

• Requires Alaska teaching certificate with a special education endorsement.
• 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 the field.

Responsibilities

• Manage a student caseload on a special education team.
• Contribute to a dynamic and innovative team to enhance the educational program.
• Ability to use multiple forms of assessment to inform instruction.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Collaboration

Assessment methods

Behavior management

Education

Bachelor's or Master's Degree in education

Job description

Position Type: Special Education - Certified Teaching/Special Education Elementary Date Posted: 5/27/2025 Location: Auke Bay Elementary Date Available: August 2025 Closing Date: 01/05/26

Location: Districtwide (Auke Bay Elementary School)

Full-Time Position (1.0 FTE) 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 the field.
• 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 and an excellent benefit package including medical, dental, vision as well as membership in the Teachers Retirement System (TRS) plan.