Special Education Teacher -Visually Impaired​/Orientation and Mobility; Districtwide

Special Education Teacher - Visually Impaired/Orientation and Mobility (Districtwide)

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Location:

Districtwide
Date Posted: 5/16/2025

Date Available:

August 2025
Closing Date:
Open Until Filled
Full-Time Position (1.0 FTE)

The Juneau School District is seeking a dedicated and dynamic educator to join our district wide special education team, supporting Pre-K-12 students across schools. This position plays a critical role in fostering inclusion, belonging, and student success, with a strong emphasis on implementing effective behavioral supports.

• Manage a student caseload on a special education team and contribute to a dynamic and innovative program, working effectively to enhance the educational program within the school and the district.
• Be aware of, and able to use, multiple forms of assessment; implement behavioral supports and monitoring through Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) and district procedures.
• Collaborate with general education staff, support personnel, families, and students to promote inclusive practices and positive outcomes.

• Bachelor's degree in education.
• Valid Alaska Teaching Certificate with Special Education endorsement.
• Experience managing diverse caseloads across multiple settings and exceptionalities.
• Strong knowledge of inclusive education practices and current research-based interventions.
• Demonstrated ability to design, implement, and monitor behavior intervention plans.
• Effective collaboration skills for working with general education staff, support personnel, families, and students.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills that promote positive relationships.
• Demonstrated proficiency with IDEA and Alaska special education regulations and compliance standards.
• Cultural responsiveness and commitment to equity and belonging for all students, including students with disabilities.
• Valid Alaska Driver's License and Insurance.

• Master's degree in education.
• Valid Alaska Teaching Certificate with Special Education and Early Childhood Education endorsements.
• Five or more years of experience teaching special education in pre-K-12 settings.
• Three or more years of experience designing and implementing whole-school or whole-district behavior supports.
• Recent advanced training and/or current credentials in behavioral support (e.g., BCBA, Mandt, Pyramid Model).
• Extensive experience delivering professional development or coaching related to inclusive practices and behavior intervention support.
• Advanced teacher coaching experience and/or credentialing.
• Compensation:
  Salary is dependent on experience and education. The district offers a competitive salary and an excellent benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and retirement through the Teachers Retirement System (TRS).

Please visit the district website for application details.

• Mid-Senior level

• Full-time

• Education and Training
• Industries:
  Higher Education

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