Openings as of 12/20/2025
Bargaining Unit: Temporary Work Year: Varies Work Day: Varies Wage: $19.00 per hour
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) DOE
Bargaining Unit: TEMPORARY Work Year: Temporary position Work Day: Up to 2 hours per day FTE: Temporary position Salary: $13 to $ 21 per hour Worksite:
The Anchorage School District partners with universities in and outside of Alaska to place teaching, counseling, and social work interns with mentors.
For Spring 2026 placements, the application window is September 8 through October 10, 2025.
You are about to embark upon an amazing journey, and we are excited to support you in your endeavors! Student teaching is the capstone of your university program. Now is the chance to solidify your philosophy of teaching, try out new strategies to help students learn, and experience first-hand the inner workings of a classroom community. You are steps away from being part of a profession that influences and impacts student lives forever.
Practicum Students: To arrange university practicum or observation hours, please contact the principal of the school directly. Principals will facilitate practicum placement within their buildings. There is a maximum of 80 hours per semester.
School Social Work Students: In our current model, School Social Work students complete the required school-based practicum (which is equivalent to an internship in student teacher and school counselor programs) hours supervised by a School Counselor. We recognize that there is a difference between the roles of a School Social Worker and a School Counselor, but we are excited for you to have a great learning experience with a fellow professional who values your unique skills.
If you are a University of Alaska-Anchorage (UAA) student in the SSWEND program, please note that in your application for placement.
For additional information about student teaching with us, contact our team at teacherintern@asdk12.org.
If you require assistance with your application, contact our Customer Care Team at talentmanagement@asdk12.org or at (907) 742-4115.
Job Summary Candidate will serve as the Orchestra Teacher at one high school and one middle school within the Anchorage School District. Teachers create a flexible school age program based on subject matter taught, and a class environment favorable to learning and personal growth; establish effective rapport with students; motivate students to develop skills, attitudes and knowledge needed to provide a good foundation for preparation for college, vocational school or acquiring employment, in accordance with each student’s ability; and establish good relationships with parents and with other staff members.. The teacher reports to and is evaluated by the site principal. This position requires a valid Alaska educator certificate. The number of workdays is based upon the AEA negotiated pay scale. 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. Job Requirements The following are required:
1. State of Alaska Teacher Certificate: requires evidence that the applicant has complied with Alaska Statute 14.20.010 and may be employed as a certified teacher.
4. This position requires daily travel between the schools where the employee teaches within the Municipality of Anchorage.
Essential Job Functions The responsibilities listed below are representative of the essential functions of this position. The successful candidate:
1. Can describe their philosophy of education and demonstrate its relationship to their practice.
3. Establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior to achieve an effective learning atmosphere.
6. Teaches students with respect for their individual and cultural characteristics.
7. Knows the teacher's content area and how to teach it.
5. Facilitates, monitors, and assesses student learning.
6. Creates and maintains a learning environment in which all students are actively engaged and contributing members.
7. Works as a partner with parents, families, and the community.
8. Participates in and contributes to the teaching profession.
Physical /Mental Demands The physical demands of this job require frequent standing, walking, sitting, speaking and hearing. Specific visual abilities are also required. The employee is regularly required to reach with his/her hands and arms and occasionally lift items weighing less than 40 lbs. Additionally, the employee must be able to understand vague and implicit instructions, be able to readily recall facts and details, handle conflict and make effective decisions under pressure. The employee must have the ability to effectively manage the stress of working with students, parents, and other employees representing diverse cultures, personalities, and work styles in a dynamic work environment. 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. Work Environment Work is performed in a professional environment with a wide variety of individuals having differing functions, personalities and abilities, including working with diverse groups of people in a variety of different settings. 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. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Additional Job Information This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job related duties as requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. Anchorage School District (ASD) employees must possess the ability to read and write in English. This also includes the ability to communicate in English with school staff, co-workers, and the public; as well as have the ability to comprehend and carry out oral and written directions and understand and follow English instructions and written documents. Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a satisfactory criminal background check. For certificated positions, this is in addition to the background check conducted through the certification process with the Alaska State Department of Education and Early Development (DEED). The Anchorage School District is an equal employment opportunity employer.