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Openings as of 4/8/2025

Paraprofessional Educator Special Education Behavior Support (Internal Only)

JobID: 20162

Position Type:
  Classroom Support/Parapro Educator Spec Ed Behavior Support


Date Posted:
  4/4/2025


Location:
  PTARMIGAN ELEMENTARY         


Date Available:
  08/11/2025


Closing Date:
  04/09/2025


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Bargaining Unit: TOTEM
Work Year: 9 months
Work Day: 7.0 hours per day
FTE: Full time, .875 FTE
Salary: T-10, $20.53 to $21.40 per hour, DOE

This position receives an additional $2.00 for each hour worked, not to exceed 8 hours per day. 
 
Job Summary
The Behavior Support Paraprofessional Educator provides academic and behavioral support for students experiencing emotional disturbance, social and behavioral challenges, or mental health impairments. The position has a retirement association with the Public Employees’ Retirement System (PERS).
 
Job Requirements
The following are required:
1. A high school diploma or equivalent, or current enrollment in a GED program.
2. Must meet paraprofessional requirements for the state of Alaska through one of the following methods: 48 college semester credits from a regionally accredited institution, OR a passing score of 459 or greater on the ETS Paraprofessional Assessment exam, OR passing the WorkKeys by ACT assessment, OR passing the ASD provided Master Teacher paraprofessional training.
3. Basic literacy skills in reading, writing, and math.
4. Excellent communication and customer service skills.
5. Ability to maintain confidentiality and inspire confidence and cooperation of staff, parents, students, administrators, and the public.
6. Ability to establish and maintain a professional relationship with staff, parents, students, administrators, and the public.
 
The following are preferred:
1. Knowledge of first aid.
2. Experience working with students in a job related capacity such as in a school, specialized class, clinic setting, residential facility, or agency setting.
3. Two years of experience working in general education, special education, private school, agency, clinic, residential treatment, or other mental health settings.
4. Basic experience with office equipment and computer literacy skills including word processing, printing, and e-mail.
5. Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
6. Ability to read and interpret documents such as Individual Education Plans, behavior plans, and lesson plans, etc., under the direction of a special education teacher.
7. Must be able to readily recall details of individual students’ behavioral support plans.
8. Ability to resolve problems, handle conflicts, and make effective decisions under pressure.
9. Ability to share essential information appropriately with fellow team members to aid in the development of individual student programs.
10. Ability to read and interpret information from a variety of professionals, including psychologists, behavioral specialists, counselors, and mental health specialists and under the direction of these specialists and the special education teacher, appropriately use the information to support students.
11. Ability to remain calm and maintain a professional demeanor during times of conflict.
12. For behavior programs in neighborhood schools: Overall physical conditioning and ability to provide physical support for students in a variety of settings within the classroom or school. Ability and willingness to be trained on a variety of topics, including Positive Behavioral Supports, positive reinforcement techniques, appropriate behavioral interventions and de-escalation techniques.
13. For behavior programs in special schools: Overall physical conditioning and ability to provide physical support for students which will include activities such as running, carrying students, getting up and down from the floor, and if appropriate in behavioral program, sanctioned physical restraint techniques. Ability and willingness to be trained in district sanctioned de-escalation techniques and appropriate physical restraint techniques.
 
Essential Job Functions
1. Provides instructional services in reading, math, writing, etc., to students individually or in small groups under the supervision of a special education teacher.
2. Prepares or modifies instructional materials for students as specified by special education teacher.
3. Collects academic and behavioral data in accordance with student(s) IEP goals and objectives as directed by certified special education staff.
4. Collaborates and works cooperatively, as a team member, with colleagues, staff, and community agency personnel.
5. Follows written and oral instructions, and independently follows through on teacher directed academic and behavioral programming/strategies.
6. Implements and provides special education services and support for students as detailed in the IEP. Duties will include providing instructional services, accommodations and modifications, behavioral and social interventions, individual behavior improvement plans, personal hygiene assistance and assisting/monitoring students to and from buses.
7. Implements ASD approved de-escalation techniques, protocols, and training for physical restraint as required by district behavioral programs.
8. For behavior programs in neighborhood schools: Majority of hours spent in special education or general education classroom environments. However, student support may be required in other school settings such as restrooms, corridors, lunch rooms, gyms, conference rooms, or playgrounds. This also includes assistance/monitoring during lunch periods, breaks and recesses, and assisting students to and from buses as specified in the IEP.
9. For behavior programs in special schools: Majority of hours would be spent in special education classrooms, however, also works in other school settings such as restrooms, corridors, lunch room, gym, playground. Required to attend students during outside recess on playground and to and from the bus.
10. Supports the Anchorage School District’s position of valuing diversity, promoting respect, and maintaining standards of confidentiality.
 
Physical /Mental Demands
The physical demands of this job require frequent standing, walking, sitting, speaking and hearing. Specific visual abilities are also required. The employee is regularly required to reach with his/her hands and arms and occasionally lift items weighing less than 40 lbs. Additionally, the employee must be able to understand vague and implicit instructions, be able to readily recall facts and details, handle conflict and make effective decisions under pressure. The employee must have the ability to effectively manage the stress of working with students, parents, and other employees representing diverse cultures, personalities, and work styles in a dynamic work environment.
 
The Anchorage School District is committed to providing reasonable accommodations, according to applicable state and federal laws, to all individuals with a qualified physical or mental disability.
 
Work Environment
Work is performed in a professional environment with a wide variety of individuals having differing functions, personalities and abilities, including working with diverse groups of people in a variety of different settings.
 
While performing the duties of this job the employee may be regularly exposed to a video display. The employee may be exposed to outdoor weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Additional Job Information
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job related duties as requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments.
 
Anchorage School District (ASD) employees must possess the ability to read and write in English. This also includes the ability to communicate in English with school staff, co-workers, and the public; as well as have the ability to comprehend and carry out oral and written directions and understand and follow English instructions and written documents.
 
Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a satisfactory criminal background check. For certificated positions, this is in addition to the background check conducted through the certification process with the Alaska State Department of Education and Early Development (DEED).
 
This position may be required to work in ASD facilities on the military installations (JBER). Please visit the government REAL ID website for additional information.
 
The Anchorage School District is an equal employment opportunity employer.




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Openings as of 4/8/2025

Paraprofessional Educator Special Education Behavior Support (Internal Only)

JobID: 20163

Position Type:
  Classroom Support/Parapro Educator Spec Ed Behavior Support


Date Posted:
  4/4/2025


Location:
  PTARMIGAN ELEMENTARY         


Date Available:
  08/11/2025


Closing Date:
  04/09/2025


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Bargaining Unit: TOTEM
Work Year: 9 months
Work Day: 7.0 hours per day
FTE: Full time, .875 FTE
Salary: T-10, $20.53 to $21.40 per hour, DOE

This position receives an additional $2.00 for each hour worked, not to exceed 8 hours per day. 
 
Job Summary
The Behavior Support Paraprofessional Educator provides academic and behavioral support for students experiencing emotional disturbance, social and behavioral challenges, or mental health impairments. The position has a retirement association with the Public Employees’ Retirement System (PERS).
 
Job Requirements
The following are required:
1. A high school diploma or equivalent, or current enrollment in a GED program.
2. Must meet paraprofessional requirements for the state of Alaska through one of the following methods: 48 college semester credits from a regionally accredited institution, OR a passing score of 459 or greater on the ETS Paraprofessional Assessment exam, OR passing the WorkKeys by ACT assessment, OR passing the ASD provided Master Teacher paraprofessional training.
3. Basic literacy skills in reading, writing, and math.
4. Excellent communication and customer service skills.
5. Ability to maintain confidentiality and inspire confidence and cooperation of staff, parents, students, administrators, and the public.
6. Ability to establish and maintain a professional relationship with staff, parents, students, administrators, and the public.
 
The following are preferred:
1. Knowledge of first aid.
2. Experience working with students in a job related capacity such as in a school, specialized class, clinic setting, residential facility, or agency setting.
3. Two years of experience working in general education, special education, private school, agency, clinic, residential treatment, or other mental health settings.
4. Basic experience with office equipment and computer literacy skills including word processing, printing, and e-mail.
5. Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
6. Ability to read and interpret documents such as Individual Education Plans, behavior plans, and lesson plans, etc., under the direction of a special education teacher.
7. Must be able to readily recall details of individual students’ behavioral support plans.
8. Ability to resolve problems, handle conflicts, and make effective decisions under pressure.
9. Ability to share essential information appropriately with fellow team members to aid in the development of individual student programs.
10. Ability to read and interpret information from a variety of professionals, including psychologists, behavioral specialists, counselors, and mental health specialists and under the direction of these specialists and the special education teacher, appropriately use the information to support students.
11. Ability to remain calm and maintain a professional demeanor during times of conflict.
12. For behavior programs in neighborhood schools: Overall physical conditioning and ability to provide physical support for students in a variety of settings within the classroom or school. Ability and willingness to be trained on a variety of topics, including Positive Behavioral Supports, positive reinforcement techniques, appropriate behavioral interventions and de-escalation techniques.
13. For behavior programs in special schools: Overall physical conditioning and ability to provide physical support for students which will include activities such as running, carrying students, getting up and down from the floor, and if appropriate in behavioral program, sanctioned physical restraint techniques. Ability and willingness to be trained in district sanctioned de-escalation techniques and appropriate physical restraint techniques.
 
Essential Job Functions
1. Provides instructional services in reading, math, writing, etc., to students individually or in small groups under the supervision of a special education teacher.
2. Prepares or modifies instructional materials for students as specified by special education teacher.
3. Collects academic and behavioral data in accordance with student(s) IEP goals and objectives as directed by certified special education staff.
4. Collaborates and works cooperatively, as a team member, with colleagues, staff, and community agency personnel.
5. Follows written and oral instructions, and independently follows through on teacher directed academic and behavioral programming/strategies.
6. Implements and provides special education services and support for students as detailed in the IEP. Duties will include providing instructional services, accommodations and modifications, behavioral and social interventions, individual behavior improvement plans, personal hygiene assistance and assisting/monitoring students to and from buses.
7. Implements ASD approved de-escalation techniques, protocols, and training for physical restraint as required by district behavioral programs.
8. For behavior programs in neighborhood schools: Majority of hours spent in special education or general education classroom environments. However, student support may be required in other school settings such as restrooms, corridors, lunch rooms, gyms, conference rooms, or playgrounds. This also includes assistance/monitoring during lunch periods, breaks and recesses, and assisting students to and from buses as specified in the IEP.
9. For behavior programs in special schools: Majority of hours would be spent in special education classrooms, however, also works in other school settings such as restrooms, corridors, lunch room, gym, playground. Required to attend students during outside recess on playground and to and from the bus.
10. Supports the Anchorage School District’s position of valuing diversity, promoting respect, and maintaining standards of confidentiality.
 
Physical /Mental Demands
The physical demands of this job require frequent standing, walking, sitting, speaking and hearing. Specific visual abilities are also required. The employee is regularly required to reach with his/her hands and arms and occasionally lift items weighing less than 40 lbs. Additionally, the employee must be able to understand vague and implicit instructions, be able to readily recall facts and details, handle conflict and make effective decisions under pressure. The employee must have the ability to effectively manage the stress of working with students, parents, and other employees representing diverse cultures, personalities, and work styles in a dynamic work environment.
 
The Anchorage School District is committed to providing reasonable accommodations, according to applicable state and federal laws, to all individuals with a qualified physical or mental disability.
 
Work Environment
Work is performed in a professional environment with a wide variety of individuals having differing functions, personalities and abilities, including working with diverse groups of people in a variety of different settings.
 
While performing the duties of this job the employee may be regularly exposed to a video display. The employee may be exposed to outdoor weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Additional Job Information
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job related duties as requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments.
 
Anchorage School District (ASD) employees must possess the ability to read and write in English. This also includes the ability to communicate in English with school staff, co-workers, and the public; as well as have the ability to comprehend and carry out oral and written directions and understand and follow English instructions and written documents.
 
Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a satisfactory criminal background check. For certificated positions, this is in addition to the background check conducted through the certification process with the Alaska State Department of Education and Early Development (DEED).
 
This position may be required to work in ASD facilities on the military installations (JBER). Please visit the government REAL ID website for additional information.
 
The Anchorage School District is an equal employment opportunity employer.




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Openings as of 4/8/2025

Paraprofessional Educator Special Education Behavior Support (Internal Only)

JobID: 20164

Position Type:
  Classroom Support/Parapro Educator Spec Ed Behavior Support


Date Posted:
  4/4/2025


Location:
  PTARMIGAN ELEMENTARY         


Date Available:
  08/11/2025


Closing Date:
  4/9/2025


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Bargaining Unit: TOTEM
Work Year: 9 months
Work Day: 7.0 hours per day
FTE: Full time, .875 FTE
Salary: T-10, $20.53 to $21.40 per hour, DOE

This position receives an additional $2.00 for each hour worked, not to exceed 8 hours per day. 
 
Job Summary
The Behavior Support Paraprofessional Educator provides academic and behavioral support for students experiencing emotional disturbance, social and behavioral challenges, or mental health impairments. The position has a retirement association with the Public Employees’ Retirement System (PERS).
 
Job Requirements
The following are required:
1. A high school diploma or equivalent, or current enrollment in a GED program.
2. Must meet paraprofessional requirements for the state of Alaska through one of the following methods: 48 college semester credits from a regionally accredited institution, OR a passing score of 459 or greater on the ETS Paraprofessional Assessment exam, OR passing the WorkKeys by ACT assessment, OR passing the ASD provided Master Teacher paraprofessional training.
3. Basic literacy skills in reading, writing, and math.
4. Excellent communication and customer service skills.
5. Ability to maintain confidentiality and inspire confidence and cooperation of staff, parents, students, administrators, and the public.
6. Ability to establish and maintain a professional relationship with staff, parents, students, administrators, and the public.
 
The following are preferred:
1. Knowledge of first aid.
2. Experience working with students in a job related capacity such as in a school, specialized class, clinic setting, residential facility, or agency setting.
3. Two years of experience working in general education, special education, private school, agency, clinic, residential treatment, or other mental health settings.
4. Basic experience with office equipment and computer literacy skills including word processing, printing, and e-mail.
5. Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
6. Ability to read and interpret documents such as Individual Education Plans, behavior plans, and lesson plans, etc., under the direction of a special education teacher.
7. Must be able to readily recall details of individual students’ behavioral support plans.
8. Ability to resolve problems, handle conflicts, and make effective decisions under pressure.
9. Ability to share essential information appropriately with fellow team members to aid in the development of individual student programs.
10. Ability to read and interpret information from a variety of professionals, including psychologists, behavioral specialists, counselors, and mental health specialists and under the direction of these specialists and the special education teacher, appropriately use the information to support students.
11. Ability to remain calm and maintain a professional demeanor during times of conflict.
12. For behavior programs in neighborhood schools: Overall physical conditioning and ability to provide physical support for students in a variety of settings within the classroom or school. Ability and willingness to be trained on a variety of topics, including Positive Behavioral Supports, positive reinforcement techniques, appropriate behavioral interventions and de-escalation techniques.
13. For behavior programs in special schools: Overall physical conditioning and ability to provide physical support for students which will include activities such as running, carrying students, getting up and down from the floor, and if appropriate in behavioral program, sanctioned physical restraint techniques. Ability and willingness to be trained in district sanctioned de-escalation techniques and appropriate physical restraint techniques.
 
Essential Job Functions
1. Provides instructional services in reading, math, writing, etc., to students individually or in small groups under the supervision of a special education teacher.
2. Prepares or modifies instructional materials for students as specified by special education teacher.
3. Collects academic and behavioral data in accordance with student(s) IEP goals and objectives as directed by certified special education staff.
4. Collaborates and works cooperatively, as a team member, with colleagues, staff, and community agency personnel.
5. Follows written and oral instructions, and independently follows through on teacher directed academic and behavioral programming/strategies.
6. Implements and provides special education services and support for students as detailed in the IEP. Duties will include providing instructional services, accommodations and modifications, behavioral and social interventions, individual behavior improvement plans, personal hygiene assistance and assisting/monitoring students to and from buses.
7. Implements ASD approved de-escalation techniques, protocols, and training for physical restraint as required by district behavioral programs.
8. For behavior programs in neighborhood schools: Majority of hours spent in special education or general education classroom environments. However, student support may be required in other school settings such as restrooms, corridors, lunch rooms, gyms, conference rooms, or playgrounds. This also includes assistance/monitoring during lunch periods, breaks and recesses, and assisting students to and from buses as specified in the IEP.
9. For behavior programs in special schools: Majority of hours would be spent in special education classrooms, however, also works in other school settings such as restrooms, corridors, lunch room, gym, playground. Required to attend students during outside recess on playground and to and from the bus.
10. Supports the Anchorage School District’s position of valuing diversity, promoting respect, and maintaining standards of confidentiality.
 
Physical /Mental Demands
The physical demands of this job require frequent standing, walking, sitting, speaking and hearing. Specific visual abilities are also required. The employee is regularly required to reach with his/her hands and arms and occasionally lift items weighing less than 40 lbs. Additionally, the employee must be able to understand vague and implicit instructions, be able to readily recall facts and details, handle conflict and make effective decisions under pressure. The employee must have the ability to effectively manage the stress of working with students, parents, and other employees representing diverse cultures, personalities, and work styles in a dynamic work environment.
 
The Anchorage School District is committed to providing reasonable accommodations, according to applicable state and federal laws, to all individuals with a qualified physical or mental disability.
 
Work Environment
Work is performed in a professional environment with a wide variety of individuals having differing functions, personalities and abilities, including working with diverse groups of people in a variety of different settings.
 
While performing the duties of this job the employee may be regularly exposed to a video display. The employee may be exposed to outdoor weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Additional Job Information
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job related duties as requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments.
 
Anchorage School District (ASD) employees must possess the ability to read and write in English. This also includes the ability to communicate in English with school staff, co-workers, and the public; as well as have the ability to comprehend and carry out oral and written directions and understand and follow English instructions and written documents.
 
Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a satisfactory criminal background check. For certificated positions, this is in addition to the background check conducted through the certification process with the Alaska State Department of Education and Early Development (DEED).
 
This position may be required to work in ASD facilities on the military installations (JBER). Please visit the government REAL ID website for additional information.
 
The Anchorage School District is an equal employment opportunity employer.




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Paraprofessional Educator Special Education Behavior Support (Internal Only)

JobID: 20194

Position Type:
  Classroom Support/Parapro Educator Spec Ed Behavior Support


Date Posted:
  4/7/2025


Location:
  PTARMIGAN ELEMENTARY         


Date Available:
  08/11/2025


Closing Date:
  04/09/2025


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Bargaining Unit: TOTEM
Work Year: 9 months
Work Day: 7.0 hours per day
FTE: Full time, .875 FTE
Salary: T-10, $20.53 to $21.40 per hour, DOE

This position receives an additional $2.00 for each hour worked, not to exceed 8 hours per day. 
 
Job Summary
The Behavior Support Paraprofessional Educator provides academic and behavioral support for students experiencing emotional disturbance, social and behavioral challenges, or mental health impairments. The position has a retirement association with the Public Employees’ Retirement System (PERS).
 
Job Requirements
The following are required:
1. A high school diploma or equivalent, or current enrollment in a GED program.
2. Must meet paraprofessional requirements for the state of Alaska through one of the following methods: 48 college semester credits from a regionally accredited institution, OR a passing score of 459 or greater on the ETS Paraprofessional Assessment exam, OR passing the WorkKeys by ACT assessment, OR passing the ASD provided Master Teacher paraprofessional training.
3. Basic literacy skills in reading, writing, and math.
4. Excellent communication and customer service skills.
5. Ability to maintain confidentiality and inspire confidence and cooperation of staff, parents, students, administrators, and the public.
6. Ability to establish and maintain a professional relationship with staff, parents, students, administrators, and the public.
 
The following are preferred:
1. Knowledge of first aid.
2. Experience working with students in a job related capacity such as in a school, specialized class, clinic setting, residential facility, or agency setting.
3. Two years of experience working in general education, special education, private school, agency, clinic, residential treatment, or other mental health settings.
4. Basic experience with office equipment and computer literacy skills including word processing, printing, and e-mail.
5. Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
6. Ability to read and interpret documents such as Individual Education Plans, behavior plans, and lesson plans, etc., under the direction of a special education teacher.
7. Must be able to readily recall details of individual students’ behavioral support plans.
8. Ability to resolve problems, handle conflicts, and make effective decisions under pressure.
9. Ability to share essential information appropriately with fellow team members to aid in the development of individual student programs.
10. Ability to read and interpret information from a variety of professionals, including psychologists, behavioral specialists, counselors, and mental health specialists and under the direction of these specialists and the special education teacher, appropriately use the information to support students.
11. Ability to remain calm and maintain a professional demeanor during times of conflict.
12. For behavior programs in neighborhood schools: Overall physical conditioning and ability to provide physical support for students in a variety of settings within the classroom or school. Ability and willingness to be trained on a variety of topics, including Positive Behavioral Supports, positive reinforcement techniques, appropriate behavioral interventions and de-escalation techniques.
13. For behavior programs in special schools: Overall physical conditioning and ability to provide physical support for students which will include activities such as running, carrying students, getting up and down from the floor, and if appropriate in behavioral program, sanctioned physical restraint techniques. Ability and willingness to be trained in district sanctioned de-escalation techniques and appropriate physical restraint techniques.
 
Essential Job Functions
1. Provides instructional services in reading, math, writing, etc., to students individually or in small groups under the supervision of a special education teacher.
2. Prepares or modifies instructional materials for students as specified by special education teacher.
3. Collects academic and behavioral data in accordance with student(s) IEP goals and objectives as directed by certified special education staff.
4. Collaborates and works cooperatively, as a team member, with colleagues, staff, and community agency personnel.
5. Follows written and oral instructions, and independently follows through on teacher directed academic and behavioral programming/strategies.
6. Implements and provides special education services and support for students as detailed in the IEP. Duties will include providing instructional services, accommodations and modifications, behavioral and social interventions, individual behavior improvement plans, personal hygiene assistance and assisting/monitoring students to and from buses.
7. Implements ASD approved de-escalation techniques, protocols, and training for physical restraint as required by district behavioral programs.
8. For behavior programs in neighborhood schools: Majority of hours spent in special education or general education classroom environments. However, student support may be required in other school settings such as restrooms, corridors, lunch rooms, gyms, conference rooms, or playgrounds. This also includes assistance/monitoring during lunch periods, breaks and recesses, and assisting students to and from buses as specified in the IEP.
9. For behavior programs in special schools: Majority of hours would be spent in special education classrooms, however, also works in other school settings such as restrooms, corridors, lunch room, gym, playground. Required to attend students during outside recess on playground and to and from the bus.
10. Supports the Anchorage School District’s position of valuing diversity, promoting respect, and maintaining standards of confidentiality.
 
Physical /Mental Demands
The physical demands of this job require frequent standing, walking, sitting, speaking and hearing. Specific visual abilities are also required. The employee is regularly required to reach with his/her hands and arms and occasionally lift items weighing less than 40 lbs. Additionally, the employee must be able to understand vague and implicit instructions, be able to readily recall facts and details, handle conflict and make effective decisions under pressure. The employee must have the ability to effectively manage the stress of working with students, parents, and other employees representing diverse cultures, personalities, and work styles in a dynamic work environment.
 
The Anchorage School District is committed to providing reasonable accommodations, according to applicable state and federal laws, to all individuals with a qualified physical or mental disability.
 
Work Environment
Work is performed in a professional environment with a wide variety of individuals having differing functions, personalities and abilities, including working with diverse groups of people in a variety of different settings.
 
While performing the duties of this job the employee may be regularly exposed to a video display. The employee may be exposed to outdoor weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Additional Job Information
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job related duties as requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments.
 
Anchorage School District (ASD) employees must possess the ability to read and write in English. This also includes the ability to communicate in English with school staff, co-workers, and the public; as well as have the ability to comprehend and carry out oral and written directions and understand and follow English instructions and written documents.
 
Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a satisfactory criminal background check. For certificated positions, this is in addition to the background check conducted through the certification process with the Alaska State Department of Education and Early Development (DEED).
 
This position may be required to work in ASD facilities on the military installations (JBER). Please visit the government REAL ID website for additional information.
 
The Anchorage School District is an equal employment opportunity employer.




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School Counselor Special Education

JobID: 19984

Position Type:
  Student Support Services Certificated/School Counselor


Date Posted:
  3/21/2025


Location:
  PTARMIGAN ELEMENTARY         


Date Available:
  08/11/2025


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Bargaining Unit: AEA
Work Year: 182 days, 12 contract payments
FTE: Full time, 1.0 FTE
Salary: B00/00 - B72/20 ($56,823-$100,155) DOE

Job Summary
The school counselor works as part of a team with school staff, parents, and the community to create a caring climate and atmosphere through a comprehensive developmental school counseling program. By providing education, prevention, early identification and intervention, school counselors help all children achieve academic success. The counselor reports to and is evaluated by the site principal.

This position requires a valid Alaska type C certificate. The number of work days is based upon the AEA negotiated pay scale. Information on the pay scale can be found online on our Labor Relations Department website. Positions that are 0.50 FTE to 1.0 FTE are associated with the Alaska Teachers’ Retirement System (TRS), positions that are 0.40 to 0.49 FTE are associated with the Alaska Employees’ Retirement System (PERS). Positions that are 0.39 FTE or less are not eligible for state retirement benefits.

Job Requirements
The following are required:
1. A valid Alaska type C special services certificate with endorsement as a school counselor, guidance and counseling, or school social work.
2. Completion of a school-based counseling internship with school age children.

The following are preferred:
1. Experience in providing behavioral and academic interventions with youth.
2. School guidance counseling experience.

Essential Job Functions
The responsibilities listed below are representative of the essential functions of this position. The successful candidate:
1. Schedules students into appropriate academic course placements.
2. Utilizes appropriate counseling techniques to accommodate a variety of functioning levels.
3. Provides career and educational counseling.
4. Acts as a student advocate.
5. Implements the prevention guidance curriculum through delivery of classroom lessons and infusion in content areas.
6. Supports and reinforces the key role of the classroom teacher.
7. Serves as a consultant to staff and parents.
8. Counsels individuals and small groups toward social and emotional resiliency.
9. Consults with parents and other family member on individual student needs.
10. Acts as a liaison among school staff, parents and public or private agencies.
11. Conducts parent group meetings and workshops.
12. Provides in-service training to all staff to assist them with planning and implementing interventions for adolescents in order to maximize the developmental benefits in all students.
13. Devises and implements appropriate counseling techniques to accommodate a variety of functioning levels.
14. Is accessible to all students for career, educational, and personal counseling.
15. Consults with staff to increase students' awareness of the relationship between school and work.
16. Participates in counseling and guidance program development, maintenance, evaluation and enhancement.
17. Consults with school staff concerning early identification, remediation and the use of an effective referral process for assisting students and other in using special programs and services.
18. Assumes a leadership role in promoting a positive school climate.
19. Pursues continuous professional growth.
20. Assists with the intake and exit process as a member of the team, as necessary.
21. Assists with establishing positive behavior plans.
22. Consults with and provides parenting training as needed to all parents of transitioning students to further ensure student success.
23. Assists with completion and collection of all data needed for program evaluation.

Physical /Mental Demands
The physical demands of this job require frequent standing, walking, sitting, speaking and hearing. Specific visual abilities are also required. The employee is regularly required to reach with his/her hands and arms and occasionally lift items weighing less than 40 lbs. Additionally, the employee must be able to understand vague and implicit instructions, be able to readily recall facts and details, handle conflict and make effective decisions under pressure. The employee must have the ability to effectively manage the stress of working with students, parents, and other employees representing diverse cultures, personalities, and work styles in a dynamic work environment.
 
The Anchorage School District is committed to providing reasonable accommodations, according to applicable state and federal laws, to all individuals with a qualified physical or mental disability.
 
Work Environment
Work is performed in a professional environment with a wide variety of individuals having differing functions, personalities and abilities, including working with diverse groups of people in a variety of different settings.
 
While performing the duties of this job the employee may be regularly exposed to a video display. The employee may be exposed to outdoor weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Additional Job Information
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job related duties as requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments.
 
Anchorage School District (ASD) employees must possess the ability to read and write in English. This also includes the ability to communicate in English with school staff, co-workers, and the public; as well as have the ability to comprehend and carry out oral and written directions and understand and follow English instructions and written documents.
 
Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a satisfactory criminal background check. For certificated positions, this is in addition to the background check conducted through the certification process with the Alaska State Department of Education and Early Development (DEED).
 
This position may be required to work in ASD facilities on the military installations (JBER). Please visit the government REAL ID website for additional information.
 
The Anchorage School District is an equal employment opportunity employer.




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Elementary School Teacher

JobID: 20086

Position Type:
  Teacher Elementary School/Elementary Teacher


Date Posted:
  3/31/2025


Location:
  PTARMIGAN ELEMENTARY         


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Bargaining Unit: AEA
Work Year: 182 days, 12 contract payments
FTE: Full time, 1.0 FTE
Salary: B00/00 - B72/20 ($56,823-$100,155) DOE


Job Summary
Elementary classroom teachers create a flexible and supportive education program and class environment favorable to learning and personal growth. The teacher provides instruction at an appropriate grade level while establishing an effective rapport with students as well as parents and staff members. In accordance with each student’s ability, teachers motivate students to develop skills, attitudes, and knowledge needed to provide a good educational foundation. The teacher reports to and is evaluated by the site principal.
 
This position requires a valid Alaska educator certificate. The number of work days is based upon the AEA negotiated pay scale. Information on the pay scale can be found online on our Labor Relations Department website. This position’s grade level, content area taught, and work site may change dependent upon student enrollment and district staffing needs. Positions that are 0.50 FTE to 1.0 FTE are associated with the Alaska Teachers’ Retirement System (TRS), positions that are 0.40 to 0.49 FTE are associated with the Alaska Employees’ Retirement System (PERS). Positions that are 0.39 FTE or less are not eligible for state retirement benefits.

Job Requirements
The following are required:
1. A valid Alaska initial, professional, or master teaching certificate.
2. Evidence of content knowledge shown by:
   1. a posted degree in the content area of this position; or
   2. a posted minor in the content area of this position; or
   3. passing Praxis Subject Assessments scores (formerly Praxis II) in the content area of this position; or
   4. a certificate endorsement in the content area of this position
3. Educators teaching in a Kindergarten through 3^rd grade class must meet requirements for the Alaska Reads Act.

Essential Job Functions
The responsibilities listed below are representative of the essential functions of this position. The successful candidate:
1. Can describe their philosophy of education and demonstrate its relationship to their practice.
   1. Understands how students learn and develop, and applies that knowledge in their practice.
2. Establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior to achieve an effective learning atmosphere.
   1. Organizes class time to provide a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, work time and assessment.
   2. Guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and--in harmony with the goals--establishes clear objectives for all lessons, units, projects and the like to communicate these objectives to students.
3. Teaches students with respect for their individual and cultural characteristics.
4. Knows the teacher's content area and how to teach it.
   1. Develops lesson plans and instructional material and provides individualized and small group instruction to adapt the curriculum to the needs of pupils.
   2. Translates lesson plans into developmentally appropriate learning experiences.
   3. Has the ability to use current technology to enhance instruction.
   4. Has the ability to use technology for record-keeping and research.
   5. Applies knowledge of current research and theory to instructional program.
5. Facilitates, monitors, and assesses student learning.
   1. Evaluates pupils' academic and social growth, keeps appropriate records and prepares progress reports.
   2. Identifies pupil needs and makes appropriate referrals and develops strategies for individual education plans.
6. Creates and maintains a learning environment in which all students are actively engaged and contributing members.
   1. Provides individualized and small group instruction to adapt the curriculum to the needs of the student.
   2. Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students.
   3. Creates an environment for learning through functional and attractive displays, interest centers, and exhibits of student's work.
   4. Supervises student environment, students, and volunteers.
7. Works as a partner with parents, families, and the community.
   1. Communicates regularly with parents by means of newsletters, notes, phone calls, conferences, etc.
8. Participates in and contributes to the teaching profession.

Physical /Mental Demands 
The physical demands of this job require frequent standing, walking, sitting, speaking and hearing. Specific visual abilities are also required. The employee is regularly required to reach with his/her hands and arms and occasionally lift items weighing less than 40 lbs. Additionally, the employee must be able to understand vague and implicit instructions, be able to readily recall facts and details, handle conflict and make effective decisions under pressure. The employee must have the ability to effectively manage the stress of working with students, parents, and other employees representing diverse cultures, personalities, and work styles in a dynamic work environment. 
 
The Anchorage School District is committed to providing reasonable accommodations, according to applicable state and federal laws, to all individuals with a qualified physical or mental disability. 
 
Work Environment 
Work is performed in a professional environment with a wide variety of individuals having differing functions, personalities and abilities, including working with diverse groups of people in a variety of different settings. 
 
While performing the duties of this job the employee may be regularly exposed to a video display. The employee may be exposed to outdoor weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.  
 
Additional Job Information 
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job related duties as requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. 
 
Anchorage School District (ASD) employees must possess the ability to read and write in English. This also includes the ability to communicate in English with school staff, co-workers, and the public; as well as have the ability to comprehend and carry out oral and written directions and understand and follow English instructions and written documents. 
 
Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a satisfactory criminal background check. For certificated positions, this is in addition to the background check conducted through the certification process with the Alaska State Department of Education and Early Development (DEED). 
 
This position may be required to work in ASD facilities on the military installations (JBER). Please visit the government REAL ID website for additional information. 
 
The Anchorage School District is an equal employment opportunity employer.




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Preschool Teacher

JobID: 19862

Position Type:
  Teacher Preschool/Preschool Teacher


Date Posted:
  3/7/2025


Location:
  PTARMIGAN ELEMENTARY         


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Bargaining Unit: AEA
Work Year: 182 days, 12 contract payments
FTE: Full time, 1.0 FTE
Salary: B00/00 - B72/20 ($56,823-$100,155) DOE

Job Summary
Preschool teachers create a flexible and supportive education program and class environment favorable to learning and personal growth. The teacher provides instruction at an appropriate grade level while establishing an effective rapport with students as well as parents and staff members. In accordance with each student’s ability, teachers motivate students to develop skills, attitudes, and knowledge needed to provide a good educational foundation. The teacher reports to and is evaluated by the site principal.
 
This position requires a valid Alaska educator certificate. The number of work days is based upon the AEA negotiated pay scale. Information on the pay scale can be found online on our Labor Relations Department website. This position’s grade level, content area taught, and work site may change dependent upon student enrollment and district staffing needs. Positions that are 0.50 FTE to 1.0 FTE are associated with the Alaska Teachers’ Retirement System (TRS), positions that are 0.40 to 0.49 FTE are associated with the Alaska Employees’ Retirement System (PERS). Positions that are 0.39 FTE or less are not eligible for state retirement benefits.

Job Requirements
The following are required:
1. A valid Alaska initial, professional, or master teaching certificate.
2. Evidence of content knowledge shown by:
   1. a posted degree in the content area of this position; or
   2. a posted minor in the content area of this position; or
   3. passing Praxis Subject Assessments scores (formerly Praxis II) in the content area of elementary education; or
   4. a certificate endorsement in the content area of this position
3. A minimum of six (6) semester credit hours of early childhood education.

Essential Job Functions
The responsibilities listed below are representative of the essential functions of this position. The successful candidate:
1. Can describe their philosophy of education and demonstrate its relationship to their practice.
   1. Understands how students learn and develop, and applies that knowledge in their practice.
2. Establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior to achieve an effective learning atmosphere.
   1. Organizes class time to provide a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, work time and assessment.
   2. Guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and--in harmony with the goals--establishes clear objectives for all lessons, units, projects and the like to communicate these objectives to students.
3. Teaches students with respect for their individual and cultural characteristics.
4. Knows the teacher's content area and how to teach it.
   1. Develops lesson plans and instructional material and provides individualized and small group instruction to adapt the curriculum to the needs of pupils.
   2. Translates lesson plans into developmentally appropriate learning experiences.
   3. Has the ability to use current technology to enhance instruction.
   4. Has the ability to use technology for record-keeping and research.
   5. Applies knowledge of current research and theory to instructional program.
5. Facilitates, monitors, and assesses student learning.
   1. Evaluates pupils' academic and social growth, keeps appropriate records and prepares progress reports.
   2. Identifies pupil needs and makes appropriate referrals and develops strategies for individual education plans.
6. Creates and maintains a learning environment in which all students are actively engaged and contributing members.
   1. Provides individualized and small group instruction to adapt the curriculum to the needs of the student.
   2. Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students.
   3. Creates an environment for learning through functional and attractive displays, interest centers, and exhibits of student's work.
   4. Supervises student environment, students, and volunteers.
7. Works as a partner with parents, families, and the community.
   1. Communicates regularly with parents by means of newsletters, notes, phone calls, conferences, etc.
8. Participates in and contributes to the teaching profession.
 
Physical /Mental Demands 
The physical demands of this job require frequent standing, walking, sitting, speaking and hearing. Specific visual abilities are also required. The employee is regularly required to reach with his/her hands and arms and occasionally lift items weighing less than 40 lbs. Additionally, the employee must be able to understand vague and implicit instructions, be able to readily recall facts and details, handle conflict and make effective decisions under pressure. The employee must have the ability to effectively manage the stress of working with students, parents, and other employees representing diverse cultures, personalities, and work styles in a dynamic work environment. 
 
The Anchorage School District is committed to providing reasonable accommodations, according to applicable state and federal laws, to all individuals with a qualified physical or mental disability. 
 
Work Environment 
Work is performed in a professional environment with a wide variety of individuals having differing functions, personalities and abilities, including working with diverse groups of people in a variety of different settings. 
 
While performing the duties of this job the employee may be regularly exposed to a video display. The employee may be exposed to outdoor weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.  
 
Additional Job Information 
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job related duties as requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. 
 
Anchorage School District (ASD) employees must possess the ability to read and write in English. This also includes the ability to communicate in English with school staff, co-workers, and the public; as well as have the ability to comprehend and carry out oral and written directions and understand and follow English instructions and written documents. 
 
Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a satisfactory criminal background check. For certificated positions, this is in addition to the background check conducted through the certification process with the Alaska State Department of Education and Early Development (DEED). 
 
This position may be required to work in ASD facilities on the military installations (JBER). Please visit the government REAL ID website for additional information. 
 
The Anchorage School District is an equal employment opportunity employer. 




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Special Education Teacher Resource

JobID: 19669

Position Type:
  Teacher Special Education/Special Education Teacher Resource


Date Posted:
  2/26/2025


Location:
  PTARMIGAN ELEMENTARY         


Date Available:
  08/11/2025


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Bargaining Unit: AEA
Work Year: 182 days, 12 contract payments
FTE: Full time, 1.0 FTE
Salary: B00/00 - B72/20 ($56,823-$100,155) DOE

The successful candidate will receive an additional 3% increase on their annual salary.

Job Summary
Special Education teachers plan and provide learning experiences for students with disabilities, including cognitive, emotional, or physical disabilities, in a variety of educational settings. Special Education Teachers create a flexible program and learning environment that provides specialized instruction; establishes effective rapport with students; may modify general education curriculum to meet students’ needs with supplemental aides, accommodations, and other needed supports; and establishes good relationships with parents and with other staff members. The Special Education Teacher reports to and is evaluated by the site principal.
 
This position requires a valid Alaska educator certificate. The number of work days is based upon the AEA negotiated pay scale. Information on the pay scale can be found online on our Labor Relations Department website. This position’s grade level, content area taught, and work site may change dependent upon student enrollment and district staffing needs. Positions that are 0.50 FTE to 1.0 FTE are associated with the Alaska Teachers’ Retirement System (TRS), positions that are 0.40 to 0.49 FTE are associated with the Alaska Employees’ Retirement System (PERS). Positions that are 0.39 FTE or less are not eligible for state retirement benefits.

Job Requirements
The following are required:
1. A valid Alaska initial, professional, or master teaching certificate with an endorsement in special education.
2. Evidence of content knowledge shown by:
   1. a posted degree in the content area of this position; or
   2. a posted minor in the content area of this position; or
   3. passing Praxis Subject Assessments scores (formerly Praxis II) in the content area of this position; or
   4. an endorsement in the content area of this position.

The following are preferred:
1. Evidence of experience working with special education students.
2. Experience working collaboratively to support the Individualized Education Plan (IEP) needs of special education students in a public school setting.
 
Essential Job Functions
1. Can describe their philosophy of education and demonstrate its relationship to their practice.
   1. Understands how students learn and develop, and applies that knowledge in their practice.
2. Establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior to achieve an effective learning atmosphere.
   1. Organizes class time to provide a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, work time and assessment.
   2. Guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and--in harmony with the goals--establishes clear objectives for all lessons, units, projects and the like to communicate these objectives to students.
3. Teaches students with respect for their individual and cultural characteristics.
4. Knows the teacher's content area and how to teach it.
   1. Develops lesson plans and instructional material and provides individualized and small group instruction to adapt the curriculum to the needs of pupils.
   2. Translates lesson plans into developmentally appropriate learning experiences.
   3. Has the ability to use current technology to enhance instruction.
   4. Has the ability to use technology for record-keeping and research.
   5. Applies knowledge of current research and theory to instructional program.
5. Facilitates, monitors, and assesses student learning.
   1. Evaluates pupils' academic and social growth, keeps appropriate records and prepares progress reports.
   2. Identifies pupil needs and makes appropriate referrals and develops strategies for individual education plans.
6. Creates and maintains a learning environment in which all students are actively engaged and contributing members.
   1. Provides individualized and small group instruction to adapt the curriculum to the needs of the student.
   2. Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students.
   3. Creates an environment for learning through functional and attractive displays, interest centers, and exhibits of student's work.
   4. Supervises student environment, students, and volunteers.
7. Works as a partner with parents, families, and the community.
   1. Communicates regularly with parents by means of newsletters, notes, phone calls, conferences, etc.
8. Participates in and contributes to the teaching profession.
 
Physical /Mental Demands
The physical demands of this job require frequent standing, walking, sitting, speaking and hearing. Specific visual abilities are also required. The employee is regularly required to reach with his/her hands and arms and occasionally lift items weighing less than 40 lbs. Additionally, the employee must be able to understand vague and implicit instructions, be able to readily recall facts and details, handle conflict and make effective decisions under pressure. The employee must have the ability to effectively manage the stress of working with students, parents, and other employees representing diverse cultures, personalities, and work styles in a dynamic work environment.
 
The Anchorage School District is committed to providing reasonable accommodations, according to applicable state and federal laws, to all individuals with a qualified physical or mental disability.
 
Work Environment
Work is performed in a professional environment with a wide variety of individuals having differing functions, personalities and abilities, including working with diverse groups of people in a variety of different settings.
 
While performing the duties of this job the employee may be regularly exposed to a video display. The employee may be exposed to outdoor weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Additional Job Information
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job related duties as requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments.
 
Anchorage School District (ASD) employees must possess the ability to read and write in English. This also includes the ability to communicate in English with school staff, co-workers, and the public; as well as have the ability to comprehend and carry out oral and written directions and understand and follow English instructions and written documents.
 
Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a satisfactory criminal background check. For certificated positions, this is in addition to the background check conducted through the certification process with the Alaska State Department of Education and Early Development (DEED).
 
This position may be required to work in ASD facilities on the military installations (JBER). Please visit the government REAL ID website for additional information.
 
The Anchorage School District is an equal employment opportunity employer.




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