Teacher - Elementary School - Kindergarten

Elementary School Teacher
Anchorage School District
2991 Baxter Rd, Anchorage, AK 99504, USA
Bargaining Unit: AEA Work Year: 185 days, 12 contract payments FTE: Full time, 1.0 FTE Salary: B00/00 to B72/08 ($61,454 to $88,919), DOE
Job Summary Elementary classroom teachers create a flexible and supportive education program and class environment favorable to learning and personal growth. The teacher provides instruction at an appropriate grade level while establishing an effective rapport with students as well as parents and staff members. In accordance with each student's ability, teachers motivate students to develop skills, attitudes, and knowledge needed to provide a good educational foundation. The teacher reports to and is evaluated by the site principal. Information on the pay scale can be found online on our Labor Relations Department website. This position's grade level, content area taught, and work site may change dependent upon student enrollment and district staffing needs. Positions that are 0.50 FTE to 1.0 FTE are associated with the Alaska Teachers' Retirement System (TRS), positions that are 0.40 to 0.49 FTE are associated with the Alaska Employees' Retirement System (PERS). Positions that are 0.39 FTE or less are not eligible for state retirement benefits.
A valid Alaska initial, professional, or master teaching certificate.
Evidence of content knowledge shown by:
a posted degree in the content area of this position; a posted minor in the content area of this position; passing Praxis Subject Assessments scores (formerly Praxis II) in the content area of this position; a certificate endorsement in the content area of this position

~ Educators teaching in a Kindergarten through 3rd grade class must meet requirements for the Alaska Reads Act.

Can describe their philosophy of education and demonstrate its relationship to their practice.
Establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior to achieve an effective learning atmosphere.
Knows the teacher's content area and how to teach it.
Works as a partner with parents, families, and the community.
Participates in and contributes to the teaching profession.
Specific visual abilities are also required. The Anchorage School District is committed to providing reasonable accommodations, according to applicable state and federal laws, to all individuals with a qualified physical or mental disability. While performing the duties of this job the employee may be regularly exposed to a video display. The employee may be exposed to outdoor weather conditions. About The Anchorage School District is one of the largest and most diverse school districts in the country. We educate nearly 43,000 students in over 130 schools and programs. Minority students comprise more than 50 percent of the student population, and our students speak 110 different languages. We are committed to fostering and celebrating diversity and preparing our students to be global citizens. We support employees through comprehensive professional development, award winning mentoring programs, and competitive salary and benefits. ASD is committed to diversity and inclusion, and it is with honor and respect that we recognize all Indigenous people who live and learn in our community.
In order to meet its mission, Educating All Students for Success in Life, Anchorage School District (ASD) is committed to strategic initiatives and goals. Building the ideal student experience. Within the District, families have many academic choices to meet a variety of student needs. Equitable access and opportunity are keys to building a successful learning path for each student. ASD celebrates our differences and is committed to inclusion of all our community's languages, cultures, and perspectives. Education plays a vital role in preparing students to become engaged, productive members of our culturally rich community. Our community envisions students empowered by real world experiences with access to educational opportunities within and beyond the walls of school buildings. ASD is boldly committed to transforming how we prepare students for life, college and careers within Alaska and across the globe.