Secondary Teacher; Yaakoosge Daakahidi High School

Position: Secondary Teacher (Yaakoosge Daakahidi High School)
Location:
Yaakoosge Daakahidi Alternative High School
Full-time Position (1.0 FTE)

Connect with and serve Juneau's youth to make a difference!

TEACHING POSITION:
Requires Alaska teaching certificate with appropriate endorsement (s) (for information visit: http://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). Certification ).

Position Summary:
This position is a good opportunity for anyone who enjoys teaching at the high school level. The position requires flexibility and the ability to work on a team of colleagues in multiple settings. Behavior management skills, ability to communicate with many individuals, and knowledge of and ability to implement strategies and assessments for diverse students is essential. Previous experience working on a team in a professional learning community and working with under performing students, team teaching, integrated content, project-based instruction, authentic and performance based assessments, and integration of technology preferred.

Candidate needs to be able to consistently implement team-established structures in addition to school-wide policies.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's or Masters degree in Education preferred.
• Valid Alaska teaching certificate with a secondary endorsement.

Preferred Requirements:

• Recent experience teaching high school preferred.
• Master's degree in education desired.
• Additional certification or Highly Qualified status in secondary core content preferred.

Compensation:
Salary is dependent on experience and education. The Juneau School District offers a competitive salary, an excellent benefit package including medical, dental, vision, and the Teachers Retirement System (TRS) plan.

To Apply:
Complete an electronic application, please visit our website at: http:// .

About

About the Juneau School District

Located in Alaska's beautiful capital, the Juneau School District (JSD) serves roughly 4,000 students in PreK-12 across 14 schools.
Schools & Programs

• Six elementary schools, one middle school, and one standard high school.
• Additional options include an alternative high school, a PreK-8 Montessori School, a K-8 Charter School, a home-school program (HomeBRIDGE), a residential youth facility, and the Tlingit Culture, Language & Literacy (TCLL) program.
• The alternative high school, Yaaḵoosgé Daakahídi, serves students who benefit from non-traditional high school settings.

Community & Demographics

• Student body is diverse: roughly 43% White, 24% multi-ethnic, 13% Alaska Native & American Indian, 10% Asian & Pacific Islander, 10% Hispanic, and about 1% Black.
• Around 23% of students receive Free & Reduced Meals, and 20% receive special education services.

Professional Atmosphere & Development

• The district employs about 600 full-time staff, with roughly 300 certified teachers, making it one of the largest employers in the community.
• JSD offers strong support for professional growth: embedded professional development, Arts-infused teaching (Artful Teaching), culturally responsive pedagogy, mentoring programs, peer collaboration, and opportunities to engage with local culture and environment in instructional design.

Advantages & Location

• Juneau is both remote and accessible by air or sea, with majestic surroundings including the Tongass National Forest.
• Small-city feel, with strong sense of community. Teachers often engage with local culture, and environment.
• Because of its size and resources, the district can offer a variety of teaching environments-traditional classrooms, Montessori, alternative high school settings, and culturally unique programs like TCLL.