Special Education Teacher Jobs in Alaska

A Special Education Teacher in secondary education is responsible for instructing and guiding students who have varying types of disabilities. These disabilities can be either physical, mental, emotional, or learning-related. These teachers are required to work alongside general education teachers, school counselors, and administrators to create individualized education programs (IEPs) tailored to meet the specific needs of each student. They deliver lessons that are suitable for the abilities of all their students, while also assessing and reporting their progress to parents and relevant school officials.

Special Education Teachers should possess strong interpersonal skills, patience, organizational skills, and a deep understanding of the special needs of their students. They should have a bachelor's degree in special education, and in many cases, they need to acquire a master's degree in special education. Furthermore, they need to be certified by the state where they intend to practice. Prior to becoming a Special Education Teacher, a person might have roles such as a Teaching Assistant, Special Education Paraprofessional, or a General Education Teacher to gain relevant experience and skills.

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Valid Alaska teaching certificate with a special education endorsement. Recent experience managing large caseloads with a variety of exceptionalities....

Special Education Teacher Self Contained (Structured Learning)

  • Anchorage, AK
  • 10 days ago
  • Anchorage, AK
  • 10 days ago

Provides individualized and small group instruction to adapt the curriculum to the needs of the student....

Special Education Teacher Social Studies Resource

  • Anchorage, AK
  • 13 days ago
  • Anchorage, AK
  • 13 days ago

Special Education Teacher Social Studies Resource JobID: 20889 Position Type: Teacher Special Education/Special Education Teacher Resource Date Posted: 5/27/2025 Location: EAGLE RIVER HIGH SCHOOL Date...

Special Education Teacher Science Resource

  • Anchorage, AK
  • 16 days ago
  • Anchorage, AK
  • 16 days ago

Provides individualized and small group instruction to adapt the curriculum to the needs of the student....

1.0 FTE Special Education Teacher-Resource/Intensive Resource

  • Palmer, AK
  • 21 days ago
  • Palmer, AK
  • 21 days ago

Openings as of 5/24/2025 1.0 FTE Special Education Teacher-Resource/Intensive Resource JobID: 11657 Position Type: Special Education/Intensive Resource Date Posted: 4/1/2025 Location: Meadow Lakes Elementary...

Special Education Teacher Aide

  • Fairbanks, AK
  • 24 days ago
  • Fairbanks, AK
  • 24 days ago

Building Principal or Special Education AdministratorJob SummaryThe Fairbanks North Star Borough School District is seeking dedicated Special Education Teacher Aides to support students with a variety...

Special Education Resource Teacher

  • AK
  • 24 days ago
  • AK
  • 24 days ago

Through the Individualized Education Program (IEP) process, facilitates development in areas of need such as educational, social/emotional, communication, gross motor, fine motor, and adaptive....

Special Education Teacher K-8

  • Anchorage, AK
  • 26 days ago
  • Anchorage, AK
  • 26 days ago

Provides individualized and small group instruction to adapt the curriculum to the needs of the student....

Alasks Special Education Teacher Needed for a Virtual Position

  • Anchorage, AK
  • 30+ days ago
  • Anchorage, AK
  • 30+ days ago

Alaska: Virtual Special Education Teacher Looking to achieve the perfect work-life balance with a the ability to work from home? Your search ends here we've got you covered!...

Remote Work

Special Education Teacher Expert Elementary with Department Chair Addenda

  • Anchorage, AK
  • 30+ days ago
  • Anchorage, AK
  • 30+ days ago

Position Type: Teacher Special Education/Special Education Teacher Expert Date Posted: 5/12/2025 Location: SPECIAL EDUCATION ELEMENTARY Date Available: 08/11/2025   Additional Information: Show...

Special Education Teacher with Department Chair Addenda

  • Anchorage, AK
  • 30+ days ago
  • Anchorage, AK
  • 30+ days ago

Provides individualized and small group instruction to adapt the curriculum to the needs of the student....

Special Education Teacher Self Contained

  • AK
  • 90+ days ago
  • AK
  • 90+ days ago

Provides individualized and small group instruction to adapt the curriculum to the needs of the student....

Special Education Teacher Resource

  • AK
  • 90+ days ago
  • AK
  • 90+ days ago

Provides individualized and small group instruction to adapt the curriculum to the needs of the student....

Special Education Teacher Resource

  • Anchorage, AK
  • 90+ days ago
  • Anchorage, AK
  • 90+ days ago

Provides individualized and small group instruction to adapt the curriculum to the needs of the student....

Special Education Teacher with Department Chair Addenda Charter Schools

  • Anchorage, AK
  • 90+ days ago
  • Anchorage, AK
  • 90+ days ago

Provides individualized and small group instruction to adapt the curriculum to the needs of the student....

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Salary for Special Education Teacher Jobs in Alaska

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireSecondaryTeachers research efforts.

Highest Education Level

Special Education Teachers in Alaska offer the following education background
Master's Degree
45.3%
Bachelor's Degree
26.6%
Doctorate Degree
16.6%
High School or GED
5.3%
Associate's Degree
3.1%
Vocational Degree or Certification
2.1%
Some High School
0.5%
Some College
0.4%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Special Education Teachers in Alaska
Less than 1 year
36.6%
1-2 years
31.3%
None
15.0%
2-4 years
13.2%
4-6 years
3.8%


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