LOCATION:
Ekwok, Alaska
REPORTS TO:
Superintendent or Designee
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Alaska Type B Administration Certificate Preferred.
- Alaska Teacher Certificate Required.
- Demonstrated ability to live, work, and travel in a cross-cultural setting.
- Computer literate.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Implement and observe all Board policies and regulations.
- Maintain positive school climate, district relations, and image within the community.
- Maintain a close school and district relationship with the Community School Committee (CSC) and Regional School Board members.
- Determine need, develop, and evaluate student activities in accordance with district policy.
- Delegate appropriate responsibilities to staff in order for the school to operate effectively and efficiently.
- Maintain high standards for student conduct and enforce discipline as necessary, according to due process for the rights of students and staff.
- Keep accurate and updated student and staff records.
- Develop a student's handbook pursuant to district policy.
- Manage state and federal grant funds according to regulation and district guidelines.
- Manage the school budget and school activity funds following accepted accounting practice and district guidelines.
- Recommend appropriate classified staff for hire, designate duties, and evaluate classified staff toward improvement of school operation.
- Ensure building grounds and equipment are maintained in a proper state of repair, safety, and cleanliness.
- Notify the District of misuse, neglect, needed repairs, or required alterations.
- Aid staff with professional training and staff development needs.
- Maintain an updated inventory of instructional materials and school equipment.
- Develop an understanding of various program funding sources.
- Conduct teacher evaluation process following the district's evaluation procedures.
- Keep the Superintendent informed of pertinent school problems and activities.
- Supervise all personnel serving and/or attending the school.
- Supervise all instructional program components, operation of school plant, and all school activities.
- Abide by the code of ethics and the Professional Teaching Standards adopted by the Professional Teaching Practices Commission of the State of Alaska.
- Perform other tasks and assume other responsibilities as district administration may assign.
SALARY AND BENEFITS:
Southwest Region School District information may be found at the District's website.
The State of Alaska Teacher Certification application procedures and forms may be found here: DEED Teacher Certification
Salary placement is based on columns (college credits obtained) and/or steps (number of years of experience). Health insurance is provided (monthly premium co-payment is deducted). Furnished housing is provided (monthly rent payment is deducted; roommate sharing may be required). A travel benefit between Anchorage, AK and the specific location is provided. This position may be covered by the 2024-2027 the Teacher's Negotiated Agreement as applicable. The agreement is posted on the district website in the Human Resources department under the Employment Documents section: SWRSD Human Resources