SPED Teacher (Grades 9-12) — Impactful IEP & Inclusion

North Slope Borough School District; Utqiaġvik (AK); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$7,500 Signing Bonus

Job summary

North Slope Borough School District in Utqiaġvik, AK seeks a Special Education teacher to implement research-based strategies, tailor instruction to individual learning needs, and support student achievement across grades including preschool.

The role emphasizes collaboration with regular education staff, development of IEPs, and adherence to district policies; Alaska certification with SPED endorsement preferred; experience with intensive needs and Inupiaq culture is valued.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in education required.
• Alaska Teacher Certificate with Special Education endorsement required.
• Three years’ experience in education preferred.
• Inupiaq language, history & culture experience preferred.
• Experience with students with intensive needs preferred.
• Experience with students with visual impairment and braille preferred.

Responsibilities

• Strive for harmonious and cooperative interpersonal relationships with students, parents, supervisors, administrators, staff, and community members.
• Promote and support School District Goals as developed by the Board of Education.
• Participate in educational committees and organizations for personal growth and profession.
• Develop an awareness of local culture to provide bicultural/multicultural instruction.
• Maintain and update the special education program and student files; uphold confidentiality.
• Follow federal and state laws, regulations for referrals, testing, program development, placement, child find, and paraprofessional training.
• Complete necessary paperwork in a web-based system under the supervision of the Director of Student Services.
• Coordinate meetings and paperwork for diagnostic tests, referrals, students, and incidents; communicate results.
• Plan and conduct ESER/IEP meetings; implement IEPs with regular education staff and paras for inclusion.
• Collaborate with related service providers; supervise and train aides.
• Abide by ethics and professional teaching standards; adhere to district policies and regulations.

Skills

Bachelor's degree

Alaska certificate

Special education

Education

Master's degree preferred

Alaska Teacher Certificate with SPED endorsement

Job description

North Slope Borough School District in Utqiaġvik, AK seeks a Special Education teacher to implement research-based strategies, tailor instruction to individual learning needs, and support student achievement across grades including preschool.

The role emphasizes collaboration with regular education staff, development of IEPs, and adherence to district policies; Alaska certification with SPED endorsement preferred; experience with intensive needs and Inupiaq culture is valued.