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North Slope Borough School District

Public school district on Alaska's North Slope

Iñupiaq Language Teacher - Middle School

Full-TimeUpdated on 10/17/2026
$64.7k - $92k
Entry
Associate's
Utqiagvik, AK, USA
In Person
EducationK-12 Teaching

About the job

Requirements
  • Active standing in an approved Iñupiaq Studies and/or Education program is required.
  • Understand and speak some conversational Iñupiaq.
  • Have knowledge and appreciation of Iñupiaq traditions, values, and customs.
  • Have knowledge of best practices in teaching, including constructivist approaches, hands-on learning, and language development.
  • Have knowledge of or experience in developing and supporting family involvement in education.
  • Understand Iñupiaq pedagogical philosophy.
  • Have knowledge of language acquisition theory and practice.
  • Be willing to engage in ongoing study of language learning, Iñupiaq language and culture, and developmentally appropriate practices for children.
  • Meet the physical requirements of the position, including regularly lifting or moving up to 40 pounds.
  • Be willing and able to fly in small and large commuter planes.
Responsibilities
  • Develop and implement instructional strategies and curriculum that support assigned students’ learning and achievement.
  • Individualize instruction based on students’ learning styles, rates of learning, maturity, and achievement, varying materials, pace, and methodology based on frequent assessment.
  • Plan for the instructional needs of all students, attend to students’ special needs, and maintain high expectations for achievement and behavior.
  • 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, community volunteers, 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 professional teaching code of ethics and standards adopted by the State Professional Teaching Practices Commission.
  • Adhere to District policies and regulations.
  • Perform other tasks and assume other responsibilities as assigned by the supervisor.
  • Travel within and outside the North Slope Borough School District.
Desired Qualifications
  • An Associate’s degree in Iñupiaq Studies and/or Education is preferred.
  • An Alaska Teacher Certificate, Type M – Limited Certificate, 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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