UA/ATP
Overview
Position Type: Student Support Services/Special Education Teacher Self Contained
Date Posted: 1/5/2026
Location: WEST HIGH SCHOOL
District: Anchorage School District
A valid Alaska initial, professional, or master teaching certificate with an endorsement in special education is required. Evidence of content knowledge may be shown by a posted degree in the content area, a posted minor in the content area, passing Praxis Subject Assessments scores (formerly Praxis II) in the content area, or an endorsement in the content area. Educators teaching Kindergarten through 3rd grade must meet requirements for the Alaska Reads Act. Evidence of experience working with special education students and collaboration to support IEP needs in a public school setting is preferred. Candidates should be able to describe their philosophy of education and demonstrate its relationship to practice, understand how students learn and develop, establish standards of pupil behavior, organize time for instruction, and communicate objectives to students.
Responsibilities
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 curriculum goals and communicates clear objectives for lessons, units, projects, and similar activities.
Teaches students with respect for individual and cultural characteristics.
Keeps current knowledge of the teacher’s content area and knows how to teach it.
Develops lesson plans and instructional materials; provides individualized and small group instruction to adapt the curriculum to student needs.
Translates lesson plans into developmentally appropriate learning experiences.
Uses current technology to enhance instruction and for record-keeping and research.
Applies knowledge of current research and theory to the instructional program.
Facilitates, monitors, and assesses student learning; evaluates pupil growth and maintains records and progress reports.
Identifies pupil needs and makes appropriate referrals; develops strategies for individual education plans (IEPs).
Creates and maintains a learning environment in which all students are actively engaged.
Provides individualized and small group instruction to adapt the curriculum to student needs.
Creates a classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate to student maturity and interests.
Displays learning through functional and attractive displays, centers, and student work exhibits.
Supervises students, the learning environment, and volunteers; partners with parents, families, and the community.
Communicates regularly with parents via newsletters, notes, phone calls, conferences, etc.
Participates in and contributes to the teaching profession.
Qualifications
Required:
A valid Alaska initial, professional, or master teaching certificate with an endorsement in special education.
Evidence of content knowledge shown by: a posted degree in the content area; a posted minor in the content area; passing Praxis Subject Assessments scores; or an endorsement in the content area.
Educators teaching Kindergarten through 3rd grade must meet requirements for the Alaska Reads Act.
Evidence of experience working with special education students.
Experience collaborating to support IEP needs in a public school setting.
Preferred:
Additional evidence of experience with special education students and collaborative IEP work.
Essential Job Functions
Describe philosophy of education and demonstrate its relationship to practice.
Understand how students learn and develop, and apply that knowledge in practice.
Establish and maintain standards of pupil behavior for an effective learning atmosphere.
Organize class time for a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, work time, and assessment.
Guide learning toward curriculum goals and communicate clear objectives for lessons and units.
Teach with respect for individual and cultural characteristics.
Know the teacher\'s content area and how to teach it.
Develop lesson plans and instructional materials; provide individualized and small group instruction.
Translate lesson plans into developmentally appropriate learning experiences.
Use current technology to enhance instruction and for record-keeping and research.
Apply knowledge of current research and theory to the instructional program.
Facilitate, monitor, and assess student learning; evaluate growth and maintain records.
Identify pupil needs and refer for appropriate supports; develop IEP strategies.
Create and maintain an actively engaged learning environment.
Provide individualized and small group instruction to meet student needs.
Model and maintain a conducive learning environment aligned with student maturity and interests.
Display student work and support learning through displays and centers.
Supervise the student environment, students, and volunteers.
Work with parents, families, and the community; communicate regularly with parents.
Participate in and contribute to the teaching profession.
Physical / Mental Demands The physical demands include frequent standing, walking, sitting, speaking, and hearing. Visual acuity, reaching with hands and arms, and the ability to lift items weighing up to 40 lbs occasionally are required. Candidates must manage stress and communicate effectively in a diverse work environment.
Work Environment Work is performed in a professional environment with diverse individuals. The position may involve exposure to video display, outdoor weather, and moderate noise levels.
Additional Job Information This job description does not imply limits on duties and employees may be assigned other duties as requested. ASD offers reasonable accommodations as required by law. This position may be required to work on military installations (JBER). For additional information, see the Alaska REAL ID information.
Equal Employment Opportunity The Anchorage School District is an equal employment opportunity employer.
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A valid Alaska initial, professional, or master teaching certificate with an endorsement in special education is required. Evidence of content knowledge may be shown by a posted degree in the content area, a posted minor in the content area, passing Praxis Subject Assessments scores (formerly Praxis II) in the content area, or an endorsement in the content area. Educators teaching Kindergarten through 3rd grade must meet requirements for the Alaska Reads Act. Evidence of experience working with special education students and collaboration to support IEP needs in a public school setting is preferred. Candidates should be able to describe their philosophy of education and demonstrate its relationship to practice, understand how students learn and develop, establish standards of pupil behavior, organize time for instruction, and communicate objectives to students.
Responsibilities
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 curriculum goals and communicates clear objectives for lessons, units, projects, and similar activities.
Teaches students with respect for individual and cultural characteristics.
Keeps current knowledge of the teacher’s content area and knows how to teach it.
Develops lesson plans and instructional materials; provides individualized and small group instruction to adapt the curriculum to student needs.
Translates lesson plans into developmentally appropriate learning experiences.
Uses current technology to enhance instruction and for record-keeping and research.
Applies knowledge of current research and theory to the instructional program.
Facilitates, monitors, and assesses student learning; evaluates pupil growth and maintains records and progress reports.
Identifies pupil needs and makes appropriate referrals; develops strategies for individual education plans (IEPs).
Creates and maintains a learning environment in which all students are actively engaged.
Provides individualized and small group instruction to adapt the curriculum to student needs.
Creates a classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate to student maturity and interests.
Displays learning through functional and attractive displays, centers, and student work exhibits.
Supervises students, the learning environment, and volunteers; partners with parents, families, and the community.
Communicates regularly with parents via newsletters, notes, phone calls, conferences, etc.
Participates in and contributes to the teaching profession.
Qualifications
Required:
A valid Alaska initial, professional, or master teaching certificate with an endorsement in special education.
Evidence of content knowledge shown by: a posted degree in the content area; a posted minor in the content area; passing Praxis Subject Assessments scores; or an endorsement in the content area.
Educators teaching Kindergarten through 3rd grade must meet requirements for the Alaska Reads Act.
Evidence of experience working with special education students.
Experience collaborating to support IEP needs in a public school setting.
Preferred:
Additional evidence of experience with special education students and collaborative IEP work.
Essential Job Functions
Describe philosophy of education and demonstrate its relationship to practice.
Understand how students learn and develop, and apply that knowledge in practice.
Establish and maintain standards of pupil behavior for an effective learning atmosphere.
Organize class time for a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, work time, and assessment.
Guide learning toward curriculum goals and communicate clear objectives for lessons and units.
Teach with respect for individual and cultural characteristics.
Know the teacher\'s content area and how to teach it.
Develop lesson plans and instructional materials; provide individualized and small group instruction.
Translate lesson plans into developmentally appropriate learning experiences.
Use current technology to enhance instruction and for record-keeping and research.
Apply knowledge of current research and theory to the instructional program.
Facilitate, monitor, and assess student learning; evaluate growth and maintain records.
Identify pupil needs and refer for appropriate supports; develop IEP strategies.
Create and maintain an actively engaged learning environment.
Provide individualized and small group instruction to meet student needs.
Model and maintain a conducive learning environment aligned with student maturity and interests.
Display student work and support learning through displays and centers.
Supervise the student environment, students, and volunteers.
Work with parents, families, and the community; communicate regularly with parents.
Participate in and contribute to the teaching profession.
Physical / Mental Demands The physical demands include frequent standing, walking, sitting, speaking, and hearing. Visual acuity, reaching with hands and arms, and the ability to lift items weighing up to 40 lbs occasionally are required. Candidates must manage stress and communicate effectively in a diverse work environment.
Work Environment Work is performed in a professional environment with diverse individuals. The position may involve exposure to video display, outdoor weather, and moderate noise levels.
Additional Job Information This job description does not imply limits on duties and employees may be assigned other duties as requested. ASD offers reasonable accommodations as required by law. This position may be required to work on military installations (JBER). For additional information, see the Alaska REAL ID information.
Equal Employment Opportunity The Anchorage School District is an equal employment opportunity employer.
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