Lake and Peninsula School District Looking for Secondary English Language Arts Teacher at Newhalen, AK Full Time

2022/2023 School Year Teaching Opening:
Secondary Generalist (ELA Focus)- Newhalen School

The Position: This is a secondary generalist position, meaning you will teach multiple middle school and high school subject areas with a main focus on English Language Arts.

Reports to: On-Site Principal
Salary: Appropriate Placement on Teacher’s Salary Scale
Closing Date: Open Until Filled
Starting Date: August 22, 2022
Location: Newhalen School

QUALIFICATIONS: EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS:

• Experience in a cross cultural setting is highly desirable with rural Alaska setting preferred.
• B.A./B.S. degree in teaching from accredited institution(s).
• Familiar with a Standard-Based System.
• Knowledge and experience with RTI/MTSS preferable.
• Strong interpersonal skills including collegiality and collaboration.
• Positive, enthusiastic, energetic and optimistic. Committed to Excellence!
• The ability to implement the District’s philosophy of education and instructional goals.
• Meet professional teacher requirements of school, district and State.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Plan, prepare and deliver lesson plans and instructional materials that facilitate active, standards-based learning.
• Assess student progress and proficiency and adjust instruction accordingly.
• Use relevant technology to support and differentiate online instruction.
• Manage student behavior in the classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures.
• Encourage and monitor the progress of individual students and use information to adjust teaching strategies. Provide appropriate feedback on work.
• Maintain accurate and complete records of students’ progress and development (PowerSchool).
• Participate in district professional development.
• Communicate necessary information regularly to students, colleagues, and parents regarding student progress, needs and concerns.
• Establish and communicate clear objectives for all learning activities.

SALARY:
Accepting all AK teaching experience for placement on scale. Starting at $48,358 (BA0), $10,000 Longevity Bonus after five-years continuous service, Subsidized Housing, Full Benefits Package.

SCHOOL YEAR : August 31 to May 5. LPSD operates under a “Subsistence Calendar” in which students receive 150 days of instruction and teacher’s work 172 days. New Teacher Induction will be held August 22-24.

DISCLAIMER: The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive description. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, handicapping condition, or national origin.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $48,358.00 – $81,517.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Relocation assistance
• Retirement plan

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Bachelor’s (Preferred)

Work Location: One location