Middle School Teacher; SY

Position Information

• Position Type:
  Teacher Middle School / Middle School Open Recruitment
• Date Posted: 2/12/2026
• Location:
  
  OPEN RECRUITMENT
• Date Available:
  
  08/14/2026
• Bargaining Unit:
  AEA
• Work Year: 182 days, 12 contract payments
• FTE:
  Full time, 1.0 FTE
• Salary: B00/00 - B72/20 ($61,454-$108,318) DOE

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, parents, and staff. In accordance with each student’s ability, teachers motivate students to develop the skills, attitudes, and knowledge needed to provide a solid 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 on the AEA negotiated pay scale. Information on the pay scale can be found on our Labor Relations Department website. This position’s grade level, content area taught, and work site may change depending on student enrollment and district staffing needs. Positions that are 0.50‑1.0 FTE are associated with the Alaska Teachers’ Retirement System (TRS);

positions that are 0.40‑0.49 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.

• A valid Alaska initial, professional, or master teaching certificate.
• Evidence of content knowledge shown by:
• a posted degree in the content area of this position; or
• a posted minor in the content area of this position; or
• passing Praxis Subject Assessments scores (formerly Praxis II) in the content area of this position; or
• a certificate endorsement in the content area of this position

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

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 hands and arms and occasionally lift items weighing less than 40 lbs. The employee must be able to understand vague and implicit…