Matsu Borough School District Hiring for Special Education Teachers-Matsu School District at Palmer, AK Full Time

Description: Special Education Teachers-Matsu Borough School District

Alaska’s 2nd largest school district is looking to hire Elementary teachers for the upcoming school year! We are located 45 minutes outside of Anchorage, AK. We have 19,000+ students across 46 schools. Our communities include: Glacier View, Sutton, Palmer, Wasilla, Butte, Knik-Fairview, Meadow Lakes, Big Lake, Houston, Willow, Talkeetna and Trapper Creek.

Our Mission is to prepare all students for success.

Position Description: To implement appropriate individualized education plan as defined by the IEP Team. To be an advocate for students with special needs, andprovide quality services to eligible individuals based on current research and technology. Assist the Student Support Services Department in meeting audit and compliance standards, and promote positive attitudes about and toward Special Education.

Salary: $50,151 – $72,160 Depending on verification of service and education. MSBSD has a competitive Salary Schedule with an accelerated step advancement. Applicants can bring a maximum of 4 years’ experience. We pay an additional $3,000 bonus PER YEAR for National Certification.

Leave: Each Certified Teacher receives 4 paid personal leave days at the beginning of the year and accrues 1.33 sick leave days each month of employment.

Retirement: MSBSD is a member of the State of Alaska Teachers Retirement System.

Licensing Requirements (position requirements at entry): Alaska Teaching Certificate Type A and endorsement for assigned teaching courses.

Selection Procedure: We request that Out of District applicants complete our Mat Su School District electronic application AND submit their name into certified applicant pools. Applicants will then be contacted about employment opportunities and interviews for the upcoming school year. For questions, please contact Bethany Lyons @ 907-746-9242 or bethany.lyons @matsuk12.us

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $50,151.00 – $72,160.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person