Special Education Teacher - BEST (Juneau-Douglas High School: Yaada.at Kale)

Juneau School District • Juneau, AK

17h

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in education.
• Valid Alaska teaching certificate with a special education endorsement.
• Recent experience managing large caseloads with a variety of exceptionalities.
• Must be flexible and able to work with colleagues in multiple settings.
• Knowledge of current research in field.
• Knowledge of many teaching strategies for diverse students.
• Must demonstrate an appreciation for parental concern regarding students and be available to parents.
• Behavior management skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills that promote positive relationships with students, parents and colleagues.

Nice To Haves

• Recent experience teaching special education.
• Understanding of IDEA requirements.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time