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North Slope Borough School District

Public school district on Alaska's North Slope

Iñupiaq Language Teacher

Full-TimeUpdated on 10/17/2026
$64.7k - $92k+ $4,500 village stipend
Entry
Associate's
Nuiqsut, AK, USA
In PersonRegular travel within and outside the district is required; must be willing and able to fly on commuter planes.
EducationK-12 Teaching

About the job

Requirements
  • Active standing in an approved Iñupiaq Studies and/or Education program is required.
  • Understanding and speaking some conversational Iñupiaq is required.
  • Knowledge and appreciation of Iñupiaq traditions, values, and customs.
  • Knowledge of best practices in teaching, including constructivist approaches, hands-on learning, and language development.
  • Knowledge of or experience in developing and supporting family involvement in education.
  • Understanding of Iñupiaq pedagogical philosophy.
  • Knowledge of language acquisition theory and practice.
  • Willingness to engage in ongoing study of language learning, Iñupiaq language and culture, and developmentally appropriate practices for children.
  • Ability to perform the essential functions, including the physical demands of the job; regularly lift and/or move up to 40 pounds; and travel within and outside the district, including by small and large commuter planes.
  • Alaska Teacher Certificate, Type M – Limited Certificate, preferred.
Responsibilities
  • Plan for the instructional needs of all students, attend to students’ special needs, and maintain high expectations for student achievement and behavior.
  • Implement district curriculum and provide instruction that promotes language development, skill development, knowledge acquisition, and reasoning.
  • Use a variety of assessments to inform instruction and create an environment that maximizes student learning.
  • Practice and apply Iñupiaq pedagogical principles.
  • Develop ongoing partnerships that enhance student learning, emphasizing partnerships with parents and the community.
  • Collaborate with colleagues and community and parent volunteers.
  • Model and teach Iñupiaq values with sensitivity to diversity.
  • Educate the whole child intellectually, spiritually, socially, culturally, emotionally, and physically.
  • Demonstrate continuous professional growth.
  • Supervise and train instructional paraprofessionals in providing services to students as needed.
  • Abide by the code of ethics and professional teaching standards adopted by the State’s Professional Teaching Practice Commission.
  • Adhere to District policies and regulations.
  • Perform other tasks and assume other responsibilities as assigned by the supervisor.
Desired Qualifications
  • An Associate’s Degree in Iñupiaq Studies and/or Education is preferred.
  • Fluency in Iñupiaq is preferred.

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North Slope Borough School District

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North Slope Borough School District runs public schools for children across northern Alaska, with instruction shaped by the needs and traditions of predominantly Inupiat communities. Its academic mission links reading, writing and mathematics with students' understanding of Inupiat values, history, language and culture. The Inupiaq Learning Framework guides curriculum and assessment, while the district's Inupiaq Language Program teaches language through an accelerated second-language method and a custom computer-based learning tool. Teachers receive culturally based teaching units, resources and professional development. The district is guided by its Board of Education and was founded in 1973; its central office is in Utqiagvik, Alaska.

Company Size

201-500

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Utqiagvik, AK

Founded

1973

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