Special Education Teacher- Resource (Harborview Elementary)

Juneau School District; Juneau (AK); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

TRS retirement

Job summary

Juneau School District seeks a Special Education-certified teacher to support districtwide programs, with a focus on Harborview Elementary. The role requires an Alaska teaching certificate with a special education endorsement and experience managing large caseloads across diverse learners.

The successful candidate will collaborate with colleagues, engage families, and implement varied assessments to strengthen educational outcomes for students with special needs.

Qualifications

• Requires Alaska teaching certificate with a special education endorsement.
• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in education.
• 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.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Parental communication

Behavior management

Interpersonal skills

Flexibility

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in education

Master's degree in education

Job description

Position Type: Special Education - Certified Teaching/Special Education Secondary

Date Posted: 8/10/2026

Location: Harborview Elementary

Date Available: ASAP

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

Location: Districtwide (Harborview Elementary School)

Full-Time Position (1.0 FTE)

• This position is being posted to JEA and the Public simultaneously. *
• ANY POSITION ADVERTISED AUGUST 1ST OR LATER WILL BE A ONE-YEAR CONTRACT ONLY.**

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.