Elementary School Teacher
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 studentâs 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.This position requires a valid Alaska educator certificate. The number of work days is based upon the AEA negotiated pay scale. Information on the pay scale can be found online on our . This positionâs 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 Teachersâ Retirement System (TRS), positions that are 0.40 to 0.49 FTE are associated with the Alaska Employeesâ Retirement System (PERS). Positions that are 0.39 FTE or less are not eligible for state retirement benefits.Job Requirements
The following are required: * 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; or
a posted minor in the content area of this position; or
passing Praxis Subject Assessments scores (formerly Praxis II) in the content area of this position; or
a certificate endorsement in the content area of this position
Educators teaching in a Kindergarten through 3rd grade class must meet requirements for the
.Essential Job Functions
The responsibilities listed below are representative of the essential functions of this position. The successful candidate: * Can describe their philosophy of education and demonstrate its relationship to their practice.
Understands how students learn and develop, and applies that knowledge in their practice.
Establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior to achieve an effective learning atmosphere.
Organizes class time to provide a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, work time and assessment.
Guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and--in harmony with the goals--establishes clear objectives for all lessons, units, projects and the like to communicate these objectives to students.
Teaches students with respect for their individual and cultural characteristics.
Knows the teacher's content area and how to teach it.
Develops lesson plans and instructional material and provides individualized and small group instruction to adapt the curriculum to the needs of pupils.
Translates lesson plans into developmentally appropriate learning experiences.
Has the ability to use current technology to enhance instruction.
Has the ability to use technology for record-keeping and research.
Applies knowledge of current research and theory to instructional program.
Facilitates, monitors, and assesses student learning.
Evaluates pupils
Openings as of 5/14/2025Elementary School Teacher JobID: 20707
Position Type:
Elementary School Teaching/Elementary Teacher
Date Posted:
5/12/2025
Location:
URSA MINOR ELEMENTARY
Date Available:
08/11/2025
District:
Anchorage School District Additional Information:Bargaining Unit: AEA
Work Year: 182 days, 12 contract payments
FTE: Full time, 1.0 FTE
Salary: B00/00 - B72/20 ($56,823-$100,155) DOEJob 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 studentâs 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.This position requires a valid Alaska educator certificate. The number of work days is based upon the AEA negotiated pay scale. Information on the pay scale can be found online on our . This positionâs 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 Teachersâ Retirement System (TRS), positions that are 0.40 to 0.49 FTE are associated with the Alaska Employeesâ Retirement System (PERS). Positions that are 0.39 FTE or less are not eligible for state retirement benefits.Job Requirements
The following are required: * 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; or
a posted minor in the content area of this position; or
passing Praxis Subject Assessments scores (formerly Praxis II) in the content area of this position; or
a certificate endorsement in the content area of this position
Educators teaching in a Kindergarten through 3rd grade class must meet requirements for the
.Essential Job Functions
The responsibilities listed below are representative of the essential functions of this position. The successful candidate: * Can describe their philosophy of education and demonstrate its relationship to their practice.
Understands how students learn and develop, and applies that knowledge in their practice.
Establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior to achieve an effective learning atmosphere.
Organizes class time to provide a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, work time and assessment.
Guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and--in harmony with the goals--establishes clear objectives for all lessons, units, projects and the like to communicate these objectives to students.
Teaches students with respect for their individual and cultural characteristics.
Knows the teacher's content area and how to teach it.
Develops lesson plans and instructional material and provides individualized and small group instruction to adapt the curriculum to the needs of pupils.
Translates lesson plans into developmentally appropriate learning experiences.
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The following are required: * 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; or
a posted minor in the content area of this position; or
passing Praxis Subject Assessments scores (formerly Praxis II) in the content area of this position; or
a certificate endorsement in the content area of this position
Educators teaching in a Kindergarten through 3rd grade class must meet requirements for the
.Essential Job Functions
The responsibilities listed below are representative of the essential functions of this position. The successful candidate: * Can describe their philosophy of education and demonstrate its relationship to their practice.
Understands how students learn and develop, and applies that knowledge in their practice.
Establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior to achieve an effective learning atmosphere.
Organizes class time to provide a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, work time and assessment.
Guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and--in harmony with the goals--establishes clear objectives for all lessons, units, projects and the like to communicate these objectives to students.
Teaches students with respect for their individual and cultural characteristics.
Knows the teacher's content area and how to teach it.
Develops lesson plans and instructional material and provides individualized and small group instruction to adapt the curriculum to the needs of pupils.
Translates lesson plans into developmentally appropriate learning experiences.
Has the ability to use current technology to enhance instruction.
Has the ability to use technology for record-keeping and research.
Applies knowledge of current research and theory to instructional program.
Facilitates, monitors, and assesses student learning.
Evaluates pupils
Openings as of 5/14/2025Elementary School Teacher JobID: 20707
Position Type:
Elementary School Teaching/Elementary Teacher
Date Posted:
5/12/2025
Location:
URSA MINOR ELEMENTARY
Date Available:
08/11/2025
District:
Anchorage School District Additional Information:Bargaining Unit: AEA
Work Year: 182 days, 12 contract payments
FTE: Full time, 1.0 FTE
Salary: B00/00 - B72/20 ($56,823-$100,155) DOEJob 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 studentâs 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.This position requires a valid Alaska educator certificate. The number of work days is based upon the AEA negotiated pay scale. Information on the pay scale can be found online on our . This positionâs 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 Teachersâ Retirement System (TRS), positions that are 0.40 to 0.49 FTE are associated with the Alaska Employeesâ Retirement System (PERS). Positions that are 0.39 FTE or less are not eligible for state retirement benefits.Job Requirements
The following are required: * 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; or
a posted minor in the content area of this position; or
passing Praxis Subject Assessments scores (formerly Praxis II) in the content area of this position; or
a certificate endorsement in the content area of this position
Educators teaching in a Kindergarten through 3rd grade class must meet requirements for the
.Essential Job Functions
The responsibilities listed below are representative of the essential functions of this position. The successful candidate: * Can describe their philosophy of education and demonstrate its relationship to their practice.
Understands how students learn and develop, and applies that knowledge in their practice.
Establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior to achieve an effective learning atmosphere.
Organizes class time to provide a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, work time and assessment.
Guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and--in harmony with the goals--establishes clear objectives for all lessons, units, projects and the like to communicate these objectives to students.
Teaches students with respect for their individual and cultural characteristics.
Knows the teacher's content area and how to teach it.
Develops lesson plans and instructional material and provides individualized and small group instruction to adapt the curriculum to the needs of pupils.
Translates lesson plans into developmentally appropriate learning experiences.
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