Special Education (Self-Contained)
Teacher
Special Education (Life Skills)
School / Org:Anchorage School DistrictLocation:Anchorage, AlaskaFTE:1No. of Positions:1Reference #:22039Posting Date:Tuesday, 06 January 2026Closing Date:Friday, 16 January 2026Anchorage School District invites applications for the following position:
Special Education Teacher Self Contained
Location: West High School
Job Summary
Special Education teachers plan and provide learning experiences for students with disabilities, including cognitive, emotional, or physical disabilities, in a variety of educational settings. Special Education Teachers create a flexible program and learning environment that provides specialized instruction; establish effective rapport with students; may modify general education curriculum to meet students’ needs with supplemental aides, accommodations, and other needed supports; and establish good relationships with parents and with other staff members. The Special Education Teacher reports to and is evaluated by the site principal.
Job Requirements
The following are 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 of this position; or
a posted minor in the content area of this position; or
passing Praxis Subject Assessments scores (formerly Praxis II) in the content area of this position; or
an endorsement in the content area of this position.
The Following Are Preferred
Evidence of experience working with special education students.
Experience working collaboratively to support the Individualized Education Plan (IEP) needs of special education students in a public school setting.
About the company
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Are you interested in an exciting career in Anchorage, Alaska? If so, the Anchorage School District (ASD) may be the place for you. ASD sits at the “crossroads of the world” in south-central Alaska. Fifteen hundred air miles from Seattle, Washington, the District serves the south central Alaska communities of Anchorage, Eagle River, Chugiak, and Girdwood. Encompassing almost 2,000 square miles (larger than Rhode Island) and educating almost 48,000 students, it is the 97th largest school district in the nation. With over 130 different schools and programs, ASD is a district of choice that is recognized both inside and outside of the state as a district that serves the educational needs of their community. With a diverse student population (a 2013 study showed that Anchorage had the most diverse high schools in the U.S.) minority students comprise more than 50 percent of the student population. Over 99 different languages are spoken by the students of ASD. ASD supports their employees in achieving their initiatives through comprehensive, diversified professional development, award winning mentoring programs, and competitive salary, insurance, and retirement packages. ASD is a great place to work and enjoy all the treasures of the great outdoors, while basking in the benefits of a large-urban setting. There are greenbelts and parks with dozens of activities for families. World-class fishing, skiing, snow-machining, ice skating, sledding, hiking, biking, and rafting are just a stone’s throw away. For those preferring city experiences, Anchorage has a thriving arts community, world class dining, and a myriad of cultural experiences to enjoy. Anchorage is a place where adventure and sophistication live in perfect harmony, a destination that offers the best of all worlds. Come experience the “Great Wild!”