Job Opening
Itinerant Special Education Director/Special Education Teacher
Itinerant Special Education Director/Special Education Teacher (multiple sites across the district)
2026-2027 School Year
JOB SUMMARY:
The Itinerant SpEd Director/SpEd Teacher provides both direct Special Education services to students as well as oversight of the Special Education Programming in the district. This role is a blend of both positions, supporting both district compliance and positive student outcomes. This role will require travel. The Yukon Flats School District spans the vast northeastern region of Alaska known as the Yukon Flats. The northernmost community, Arctic Village, sits at the base of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge in the foothills of the Brooks Range. Our other communities are either along the Yukon River or navigable tributaries of the Yukon. We have six school sites with approximately 200 students.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Bachelor's or Master’s Degree in Education
Valid Alaska teaching certificate with a Special Education Endorsement
Valid Alaska Administrator Type B certificate with a Special Education Administrator Endorsement
At least three years of experience as a Special Education Teacher
Must meet all state and federal requirements
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS and ABILITIES:
Experience with varied teaching strategies for diverse students
Demonstrated collaboration with teachers to support programming
Experience ensuring district compliance with state and federal regulations
Experience in communication with families and community partners
Demonstrated organization and oversight of documentation, reporting and recordkeeping.
Salary is dependent on education and experience per the negotiated agreement.
Health insurance benefits are offered for full-time staff. Alaska Teachers Retirement System (TRS). For additional information, contact Jerry Fishier, YFSD Superintendent, jerry.fisher@yfsd.org