K-4 Elementary School Teacher; Tuluksak

Yupiit School District Tuluksak School - Tuluksak, Alaska Open in Google Maps

Job : 5961536

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Oct 15, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Yupiit School District

Tuluksak, AK

JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE:

Elementary Teacher

SALARY:
Teacher Salary Schedule

REPORTS TO:

Site Administrator

Site Administrator Evaluates

Start Date:

ASAP

LOCATION:

Tuluksak

JOB PURPOSE: To teach so that Intermediate grade students learn subject matter and skills that will contribute to their development as mature , able , and responsible men and women .

QUALIFICATIONS:

Must possess an appropriate Alaska Teaching License

Must meet federal highly qualified standards .

Subsidized Housing Provided

Duties, Responsibilities and Accountabilities

• Meets and instructs assigned classes in the location and at the times designated .
• Plans a program of study that , as much as possible , meets the individual needs , interests , and abilities of the students .
• Creates a classroom environment that is conductive to learning and appropriate to the maturity , culture and interests of the students .
• Prepares lesson plans on a weekly basis for classes assigned , and shows written evidence of preparation upon request of immediate superior .
• Encourage student to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior .
• Guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and in harmony with the goals , established clear objectives for all lessons , units projects and the like to communicate these objectives to students following established curricula and aligned with Alaska Standards .
• Employs a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media , ( continued ) consistent with the physical limitations of the location provided and the needs and capabilities of the individuals or student groups involved .
• Employs strategies to meet the unique needs of ELL learners .
• Assesses the accomplishments of students on a regular basis and provides progress reports as required .
• Will , within a " reasonable time frames " return corrected student assignments and tests to insure their utility as pertinent learning tools . February 4 , 2015
• Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students , equipment , materials , and facilities .
• Maintains accurate , complete , and correct records as required by law , district policy , and administrative regulation
• Assists the administration in implementing all policies and rules governing student life and conduct , and , for the classroom , develops reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedure , and maintains order in the classroom in a fair and just manner .
• Makes provision to maintain open communications with parents by providing appropriate student progress reports and reports cards , and by contacting parents in person or by phone when necessary .
• Maintains a positive mental attitude as it relates to students , staff , administration and school board .

15 Plans and supervises purposeful assignments for teacher aide ( s ) and volunteer ( s ) and , cooperatively with department heads , evaluates their job performance .

• Strives to maintain and improve professional competence as articulated through Marzano's framework for effective instructional practices .
• Attends staff meetings " open house " and ( continued ) parent conferences , staff committees as required .
• Maintains a positive mental attitude as it relates to students , staff , administration and school board .

Knowledge,

Skills and Abilities

• Requires decision - making ability and the ability to work independently . Requires ability to plan , schedule , and prioritize work .
• Requires interpersonal skills to courteously and effectively assist individuals on the telephone or in person and to maintain good relations . Requires personal presence and appearance to appropriately act as a representative of the Superintendent and Board of Education . Requires ability to communicate with a variety of people to gather information or to communicate information to others . Ability to resolve issues involving conflict .
• Requires ability to speak clearly and concisely both in oral and written communication .
• Requires willingness to perform various job - related duties as situations require , a strong sense of teamwork , and ability to work cooperatively with others .
• Requires ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements , Board of Education…