SPED Certified Teacher 26/27 School Year (Akiak)

Young World Physical Education; Akiak (AK); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A school district in Alaska is seeking a Special Education Generalist Teacher for the 26/27 school year. The role focuses on providing supplemental services to students with disabilities, including developing Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) and coordinating special education services. Applicants should have a State of Alaska Type A Certificate in Special Education and a Bachelor's Degree as minimum qualifications. This full-time position requires a commitment to collaboration and effective communication. Competitive salary and benefits are provided.

Qualifications

• State of Alaska Type A Certificate with endorsement in Special Education.
• Bachelor's Degree required; Master’s Degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in screening and testing of students for learning problems.
• Use diagnostic tools to identify educational and behavioral problems.
• Develop and manage special education programs.
• Provide instruction as specified in individual IEPs.

Skills

Decision-making

Interpersonal skills

Communicative skills

Planning and scheduling

Cross-cultural work

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master’s Degree

State of Alaska Type A Certificate

Tools

Powerschool

Mac OS

Job description

SPED Certified Teacher 26/27 School Year (Akiak)

Yupiit School District – Akiak School, Akiak, Alaska.

Job Details

• Job ID: 5498503
• Application Deadline: Posted until filled
• Posted: Jan 14, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)
• Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

Yupiit School District, P.O. Box 51190 Akiachak, Alaska 99551.

JOB TITLE: Special Education Generalist Teacher

REPORTS TO: Principal; Director of Special Education

LOCATION: Yupiit School District

Certified SALARY:

No. DAYS: Full Time (172 days)

PURPOSE: To provide supplemental services to students with disabilities at Akiak School, ensuring state and federal procedures are followed and the appropriate documentation is completed in a timely manner.

Qualifications

• State of Alaska Type A Certificate with endorsement in Special Education
• Bachelor's Degree required; Master’s Degree preferred.

Specific Duties

• To assist in the screening and testing of students for potential learning problems.
• To observe and describe academic and social behaviors of students experiencing significant learning problems.
• To use various diagnostic tools to identify specific educational and behavioral problems of eligible students.
• To collect data and interpret relevant information from various sources on a child’s performance.
• To assist in designing goals and objectives for the Individualized Education Program with other Team Members.
• To select and/or modify instructional methods to promote successful learning of certified students.
• To confer with all individuals, including the students, when appropriate, in developing an Individualized Education Program.
• To implement specific educational and/or behavioral programs.
• To assist in implementing educational and/or behavioral programs within the regular education classroom when appropriate.
• To assist in implementing in-service programs concerning instructional programming for the integrating of students into regular education classroom.
• To develop and manage the special education programs in collaboration with general education.
• To provide appropriate instruction for identified students as specified in individual IEPs.
• To work as part of the school team on school improvement and other activities.
• To coordinate Special Education services within the building or village site, whichever is appropriate.
• To attain and complete all necessary records on students who are referred to special education and receive special education services.
• To assure the implementation of IDEA in addition to the State of Alaska Special Education Regulations.
• To assure parents of students with disabilities receive parental rights and due process and are knowledgeable of these rights and procedures.
• To utilize the services of an interpreter when holding parent conferences, when appropriate.
• Monitor and supervise the Special Education paraprofessionals.
• To assist in the distribution of information regarding Child Find activities to the community and school staff.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Requires decision‑making ability and independent work, planning, scheduling and prioritizing work.

Requires interpersonal skills to courteously and effectively assist individuals on the telephone or in person, maintain good relations, and represent the Superintendent and Board of Education.

Requires clear oral and written communication and willingness to perform various job‑related duties as situations require and to work cooperatively with others.

Requires ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements, Board of Education practices, Alaska State Laws and Department of Education and Early Development regulations and Alaska Teacher Code of Ethics.

Language Skills: Ability to read and interpret documents such as curricula guides, materials and testing protocols; write routine reports and correspondence; speak effectively before colleagues; speaking Yupik beneficial.

Mathematical Skills: Ability to apply mathematical functions in routine classroom situations such as calculation of grades.

Reasoning Ability: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form and to handle problems professionally.

Computer Skills and Abilities: Knowledge and ability to operate a variety of software on computers; experience with Mac platform, Powerschool and email systems beneficial.

Other Skills and Abilities: Ability to develop effective working relationships with Board of Education, superintendent, colleagues, students and community; work in a cross‑cultural environment.

Physical Demands

Must be able to lift 50 lbs. Employee is regularly required to sit, talk, hear, stand, walk, operate a computer, reach with hands and arms, type, meet deadlines with severe time constraints, interact with the public and other workers, work extended or irregular hours, and meet vision requirements including close vision and depth perception. A current Alaska driver’s license is required or willingness to obtain one.

EEO Statement

BP 4030: Nondiscrimination in Employment, All Personnel.

NOTE: Title of the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act (GINA) of 2008, which became effective November 21, 2009, protects applicants and employees from employment discrimination based on genetic information. Employers are prohibited from discriminating in hiring, promotion, discharge, pay, fringe benefits, job training, classification, referral, and other aspects of employment. GINA also restricts employers’ acquisition of genetic information and strictly limits disclosure of genetic information. Genetic information includes information about genetic tests of applicants, employees or their family members, the manifestation of diseases or disorders in family members (family medical history), and requests for or receipt of genetic services by applicants, employees, or their family members.

The district and its employees shall not unlawfully discriminate against or harass employees or job applicants on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, changes in marital status, pregnancy, parenthood, physical or mental disability, Vietnam era veteran status, genetic information, or good faith reporting to the board on a matter of public concern.

Position Type

Full‑Time

Job Requirements

• Bachelor degree preferred.