Job Description

TEACHING POSITION: Requires Alaska teaching certificate with appropriate endorsement (s) (for information visit: visit: ).
Connect with Juneau's youth and make a difference in our community!
***ANY POSITION ADVERTISED AUGUST 1ST OR LATER WILL BE A ONE-YEAR CONTRACT ONLY.**
Position Summary: This position will work closely with existing school resources and community resources to address the needs of our extended learning and other high performing students. This individual must be able to build relationships with students, staff, and parents, and must be flexible, sincere, and positive.
The position will provide support to academically gifted students and their families. Duties will include supporting/facilitating the identification of gifted students, developing student learning plans, and collaborating with regular classroom teachers in the modification and/or differentiation of curricula by meeting regularly to review targeted academic needs and goals. The individual will facilitate and coordinate the spelling bee and geography bee.
Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in education.
• Valid Alaska teaching certificate with appropriate endorsement.
• Six semester education credits in extended learning (gifted/talented)

Preferred Requirements:

• Excellent organizational skills and follow through are essential.
• Prefer experience working in an elementary school setting.
• Previous teaching experience with gifted & talented students beneficial.

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.
How to Apply: To complete an online application, please visit our website at

Skills Required