Special Education Teacher (Student Services)

Juneau School District; Juneau (AK); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

TRS retirement plan

Districtwide professional development

Job summary

Juneau School District is seeking a dedicated Special Education teacher to support Pre-K–12 students districtwide. You will manage a SPED caseload, contribute to an innovative team, and implement effective behavioral supports.

The position emphasizes collaboration with general education staff, families, and students, with a focus on inclusion and belonging in all settings. Alaska teaching certification with SPED endorsement is required.

Qualifications

• Alaska teaching certificate with Special Education endorsement required.
• Experience managing diverse caseloads across settings and disabilities.
• Knowledge of IDEA regulations and inclusive practices.
• Ability to design, implement, and monitor behavior intervention plans.
• Strong collaboration with general staff, families, and students.

Responsibilities

• Manage a Pre-K–12 SPED caseload across district schools.
• Contribute to a dynamic team improving district educational programs.
• Assess students using multiple forms of evaluation.
• Design, implement, and monitor Behavior Intervention Plans.
• Collaborate with general education staff, families, and students.

Skills

Inclusive education

Collaboration

Behavior intervention planning

Communication skills

Data-driven assessment

Education

Bachelor's degree in education

Alaska Teaching Certificate with Special Education endorsement

Master's degree in education

Tools

BCBA credential (preferred)

Pyramid Model training

Job description

Position Type: Special Education - Certified Teaching/Special Education Support TeacherDate Posted: 8/18/2026Location: DistrictwideDate Available: ASAPClosing Date: Open Until FIlled
Location: Districtwide
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).
The Juneau School District is seeking a dedicated and dynamic educator to join our districtwide special education team, supporting Pre-K-12 students across schools. This position plays a critical role in fostering inclusion, belonging, and student success, with a strong emphasis on implementing effective behavioral supports.
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 degree in education.
• Valid Alaska Teaching Certificate with Special Education endorsement (for information visit: http://www.eed.state.ak.us/TeacherCertification).
• Experience managing diverse caseloads across multiple settings and exceptionalities.
• Strong knowledge of inclusive education practices and current research-based interventions.
• Demonstrated ability to design, implement, and monitor behavior intervention plans.
• Effective collaboration skills for working with general education staff, support personnel, families, and students.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills that promote positive relationships.
• Demonstrated proficiency with IDEA and Alaska special education regulations and compliance standards.
• Cultural responsiveness and commitment to equity and belonging for all students, including students with disabilities.
• Valid Alaska Driver's License and Insurance.

Preferred Requirements

• Master's degree in education
• Valid Alaska Teaching Certificate with Special Education and Early Childhood Education endorsements (for information visit: http://www.eed.state.ak.us/TeacherCertification).
• Five or more years of experience teaching special education in pre-K-12 settings.
• Three or more years of experience designing and implementing whole-school or whole-district behavior supports.
• Recent advanced training and/or current credentials in behavioral support (e.g., Board Certified Behavior Analyst - BCBA, Mandt. Pyramid Model).
• Extensive experience delivering professional development or coaching related to inclusive practices and behavior intervention support.
• Advanced teacher coaching experience and/or credentialing.

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.