Special Education Teacher; Student Services

Position Type: Special Education - Certified Teaching/Special Education Support Teacher

Date Posted: 8/18/2026

Location: Districtwide

Date Available: ASAP

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

• This position is being posted to JEA and the Public simultaneously. *
• ANY POSITION ADVERTISED AUGUST 1ST OR LATER WILL BE A ONE-YEAR CONTRACT ONLY.**

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

Connect with Juneau's youth and make a difference in our community!

The successful individual will manage a student caseload on a special education team and will demonstrate the ability to contribute to a dynamic and innovative team working effectively to enhance the educational program within the school and the district. This person will be aware of, and able to use, multiple forms of assessment.

• Bachelor's degree in education.
• Valid Alaska Teaching Certificate with Special Education endorsement (for information visit: http:// Certification).
• 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 (for information visit: http:// Certification).
• 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., Board Certified Behavior Analyst - 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.

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

• medical
• dental
• vision
• membership in the Teachers Retirement System (TRS) plan