What are the responsibilities and job description for the Elementary Teacher in Twin Hills, AK position at Alaska Teacher Placement?
Position Type :
Elementary School Teaching
Date Posted : 3 / 3 / 2025
Location : Twin Hills School
High-Needs School)
Date Available : 08 / 01 / 2025
Closing Date : Until filled
District :
Southwest Region School District Additional Information : Show / Hide
Qualifications :
Alaska Type A Initial, Professional or Master teacher certificate required; Must possess thorough knowledge of educational process and student assessment; Must possess excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communications skills; Must be proficient in technology to include productivity and workstation software (databases, spreadsheets, and word processing). Duties and Responsibilities :
- Maintains competency in areas of certification and assignment.
- Employs appropriate diagnostic methods to identify student proficiency levels and to subsequently plan short and long range programs designed to accommodate those identified needs.
- Establishes a physical, emotional, and intellectual climate conducive to the teaching and learning process.
- Manages time, space, and resources for the achievement of desired objectives.
- Provides leadership in the establishment of a positive relationship between student and teacher as well as among students.
- Selects, develops, and employs appropriate evaluation techniques to assess student progress and instructional effectiveness.
- Strives for harmonious and cooperative relationships with staff, parents, and community members.
- Performs required reporting and record keeping functions.
- Performs in the roles of advising, supervising, and sponsoring as the need arises and talents permit.
- Develops means of engaging parents and students in the classroom environment.
- Recognizes the difficulties of operating rural schools and demonstrates flexibility when faced with unique and challenging situations.
- Develops awareness of local culture and provides culturally responsive and relevant instruction.
- Promotes positive public relations for the school district.
Reports To : Site Administrator Application Procedure : Apply online using the Alaska Teacher Placement (AppliTrack) system. Additional Resources : Southwest Region School District information may be found at the District's website.
The State of Alaska Teacher Certification application procedures and forms may be found here : DEED Teacher Certification
Salary placement is based on columns (college credits obtained) and / or steps (number of years of experience). Health insurance is provided (monthly premium co-payment is deducted). Furnished housing is provided (monthly rent payment is deducted; roommate sharing may be required). A travel benefit between Anchorage, AK and the specific location is provided. This position may be covered by the 2024-2027 the Teacher's Negotiated Agreement as applicable. The agreement is posted on the district website in the Human Resources department under the Employment Documents section : SWRSD Human Resources
