Assistant Director of Special Education

Job in Fairbanks, Fairbanks North Star Borough, Alaska, 99712, USA

Listing for: Fairbanks North Star Borough School District

Full Time position
Listed on 2026-02-28

Job specializations:

Education / Teaching
Education Administration, Special Needs / Learning Disabilities

Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 89825 USD Yearly USD 89825.00 YEAR

Position Type:
Director/Coordinator
Date Posted: 2/14/2026

Location:

Administration Center-Special Education

Date Available:

07/01/2026
Closing Date: 02/28/2026

Job Summary

Assists the executive director of special education in overseeing and implementing the district's special education program; coordinates the activities of all special education personnel.

Starting Hourly Rate: Grade 8: $89,825.84 - $ DOE
Work Day: 8 hours per day
Work Year: 12 months
Bargaining Unit: Non-Represented

Job Qualifications/Requirements

Must possess or be eligible to obtain a State of Alaska Teaching Certificate with a special education endorsement or a Type C certificate.

At least five (5) years of successful school-based special education experience and at least one (1) year of successful administrative experience or equivalent.

Demonstrated ability to provide leadership and organization to special education programs and personnel.

Expert knowledge of state and federal special education regulations.

Experience in the supervision of staff.

Experience in mediation and conflict resolution.

High-quality written and verbal communication skills.

Global understanding of special education as it relates to all phases of general education.

Ability to work effectively with many groups of people (parents, staff, administrators, and agency personnel).

Benefits

Accrued sick and personal leave
Paid holidays
Medical, dental, vision, and audio
Retirement (TRS)

If there are ways we can support you in becoming a district employee, please email recruiting.

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