Special Education Teacher (Student Services)

Juneau School District; San Jacinto (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The Juneau School District is seeking a dedicated Special Education Teacher (Student Services) to join the district-wide team supporting Pre-K–12 students with strong behavioral support focus. This role emphasizes inclusion, belonging, and collaboration with families and staff to implement effective interventions.

Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in pre-K–12 special education, demonstrate expertise in behavior intervention plans, and hold current credentials in behavioral support.

Qualifications

• Experience managing diverse caseloads across multiple settings and exceptionalities.
• Strong knowledge of inclusive education practices and current research-based interventions.
• Ability to design, implement, and monitor behavior intervention plans.
• Effective collaboration skills with general education staff, families, and students.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills that promote positive relationships.
• Familiarity 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.
• Five or more years of experience teaching special education in pre-K-12 settings.
• Three or more years designing and implementing whole-school or whole-district behavior supports.
• Recent advanced training and/or current credentials in behavioral support (e.g., 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.

Responsibilities

• Manage a student caseload on a special education team and contribute to a dynamic and innovative team working to enhance the educational program district-wide.
• Demonstrate ability to use multiple forms of assessment to inform instruction and supports.
• Collaborate effectively with general education staff, families, and students to promote inclusion and belonging.

Job description

Special Education Teacher (Student Services) JobID: 10058

• Position Type:
  Special Education - Certified Teaching/ Special Education Support Teacher
  
• Date Posted:
  8/18/2026
  
• Location:
  Districtwide
  
• Date Available:
  ASAP
  
• Closing Date:
  JEA/Public 08/21/26
  

Location

Districtwide

Full-Time Position (1.0FTE)

*This position is being posted toJEAand thePublicsimultaneously.*

***ANY POSITION ADVERTISED AUGUST 1STOR LATER WILL BE A ONE-YEAR CONTRACT ONLY.**

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

• 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.
• 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.