North Slope Borough School District·Utqiaġvik, Alaska
The teacher is responsible for implementing research-based instructional strategies to direct student learning and achievement, ensuring all instruction is individualized based on student needs and frequent assessment. Duties include planning for instructional needs, implementing district curriculum to promote language development, and practicing Iñupiaq pedagogical principles.
Planning for the instructional needs of all students; attending to the special needs of students; having high expectations for student achievement and behavior. Implementing district curriculum; providing instruction that promotes language development, skill development, knowledge acquisition and reasoning. Using a variety of assessments to inform instruction; creating an environment that maximizes student learning. Practicing and applying Iñupiaq pedagogical principles. Developing ongoing partnerships that enhance student learning with an emphasis on partnerships with parents and community. Collaborating with colleagues and community/parent volunteers. Modeling and teaching Iñupiaq values with a sensitivity to diversity. Educating the whole child intellectually, spiritually, socially, culturally, emotionally, physically. Demonstrating continuous professional growth. Supervise and train instructional paraprofessionals in providing services to students as needed. Abide by the code of ethics and the professional teaching standards adopted by the professional Teaching Practice Commission of the State. Adhering to District policies and regulations. Performing such other tasks and assume other responsibilities as the supervisor may assign. Physical Requirements The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to sit; stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Environmental Conditions The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to travel within and outside of the North Slope Borough School District. The employee must be willing and able to fly in small and large commuter planes. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet. THE NORTH SLOPE BOROUGH SCHOOL DISTRICT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AND A DRUG FREE WORKPLACE.
Successful candidates should preferably possess an Associate’s Degree in Iñupiaq Studies and/or Education, along with an Alaska Teacher Certificate (Type M - Limited Certificate). Required qualifications include active standing in an approved Iñupiaq Studies/Education program, conversational Iñupiaq skills (fluent preferred), and knowledge of Iñupiaq traditions, values, and pedagogical philosophy.
Market context
Middle school Iñupiaq language teachers in Alaska are often sought in districts and programs working to support Indigenous language instruction and cultural continuity. This role is competitive for candidates who can show conversational Iñupiaq, progress in an approved Iñupiaq Studies or Education program, and an Alaska Type M Limited Certificate or a clear path toward it. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this page to save time, then prepare evidence of language use, coursework, and certification status for your application.
