High School Teacher; SY

Position Type: High School Teaching / High School Open Recruitment

Date Posted: February 12, 2026

Location: OPEN RECRUITMENT

Date Available: August 14, 2026

District: Anchorage School District

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 skills, attitudes, and knowledge needed to provide a solid educational foundation. The teacher reports to and is evaluated by the site principal.

• A valid Alaska initial, professional, or master teaching certificate.
• Evidence of content knowledge shown by:
  • Posted degree in the content area
  • Posted minor in the content area
  • Passing Praxis Subject Assessment scores (formerly Praxis II)
  • Certificate endorsement in the content area

• 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 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 materials and provides individualized and small‑group instruction to adapt curriculum to patient needs.
• Translates lesson plans into developmentally appropriate learning experiences.
• Has the ability to use current technology to enhance instruction.
• Uses technology for record‑keeping and research.
• Applies knowledge of current research and theory to the instructional program.
• Facilitates, monitors, and assesses student learning.
• Evaluates pupils’ academic and social growth, keeps appropriate records, and prepares progress reports.
• Identifies pupil needs, makes 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 showcases of student work.
• Supervises student environment, students, and volunteers.
• Works with parents, families, and the community as partners.
• Communicates regularly with parents via newsletters, notes, phone calls, conferences, etc.
• Participates in and contributes to the teaching profession.

The physical demands include frequent standing, walking, sitting, speaking, and hearing. The employee may reach with hands and arms, occasionally lift items weighing less than 40 lbs, and must understand vague instructions, recall facts, handle conflict, and make decisions under pressure. The employee must manage the stress of working with diverse students, parents, and staff.

Work is performed in a professional environment with a wide variety of individuals. Employees may be exposed to a video display, outdoor weather conditions, and moderate noise levels.

Employees are required to follow any other job‑related instructions and perform additional duties as requested by authorized personnel.

Anchorage School District employees must possess the ability to read and write in English and communicate in English with school staff, co‑workers, and the public.

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a satisfactory criminal background check, including the certification background check with the Alaska State Department of Education and Early Development (DEED).

Employees may be required to work at ASD facilities on the military installations (JBER). For additional information, refer to the REAL .

The Anchorage School District is an equal employment opportunity employer.

The Anchorage School District is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to all individuals with a qualified physical or mental disability in accordance with applicable state and federal laws.