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11August 2024 ATP Update!
Alaska schools typically open by the third week of August,
although some variations for a start date do exist.
Most districts are currently either conducting orientation
and in-service meetings with staff members, or are in the
final stages of preparation for the new school year.
Teachers from the Lower 48 and other locations are arriving
in their new villages. Many types of berries are ripe, the
bears are getting fat, and Dolly Varden and salmon are in
the streams of many coastal and island locations.
This does not mean, however, that school districts are done
hiring! In fact, district HR staff continue to post
new jobs as unexpected openings occur, and district staff
change classrooms or jobs, and budgets are finalized.
As of August 12, there are over 257 open education
positions in ATP's Rural Alaska districts, and 40 new jobs
posted since August 1. There are also over 250 other open
certified teaching and school admin jobs in districts that
have their own Applitrack databases. Many of these
positions are in desirable locations in all regions of the
state, so it's important to check daily if currently seeking
a teaching or school administration job for the 2024-25
school year!
As always, open jobs for over 54 Alaska school districts
and other education-related employers are updated daily on
our statewide Applitrack
Job
Bank system. Registration and all services for job
candidates are, also as always, 100% free!
As plans for potential Lower 48 campus visits this year,
and any possible face-to-face recruiting events for Spring,
2025 become clearer, those details will posted on this page,
so stay tuned!
Ever Thought About Substitute
Teaching in Alaska? - Adventure
Calls!
If you are a retired teacher, between teaching jobs, or just
finishing your teacher certification program, and are flexible
with your plans, Alaska now keeps a list of substitute
teachers available on short notice for the 2022-23 school year
and beyond. Unexpected openings happen every school year
due to teacher illnesses, pregnancies, family emergencies and
so on. ATP tries to help by keeping a ready list of
substitutes separate from the normal Applitrack job bank. Some positions are Short-term Substitute (STS) positions for just a few weeks, while others are Long-term Substitute (LTS) positions that might be a month or a semester in length. This is not only a great way to keep your teaching skills sharp, or practice newly acquired skills, but it's also a great way to see some of the most unique villages left in North America while getting paid, and making yourself known to district leadership staff. Substitutes often earn the support of a thankful school district, and get called back regularly for temporary duty.
If you are interested in being considered, this form gets you set up and "on the list"! Questions? Contact Toni at tlmcfadden@alaska.edu.
ATP Substitute List Registration - Flexible? This supplements your ATP Applitrack File!
https://www.alaskateacher.org/atp-substitute-form.html
Don't forget to make sure your ATP Applitrack is active and updated on our site, as ATP wants districts to be able to quickly reference your resume and supporting documentation. Districts will contact Substitute List candidates directly.
Student Teaching in Alaska? - The Experience of a Lifetime!
If you are finishing your pre-service teacher preparation or certification program, but still have to complete your internship, practice teaching or student teaching, you may want to consider doing so in Alaska.You can use the ATP website to learn about the very different regions of Alaska, and about living and working here. Alaska rural school districts are especially interested in hosting student teachers in their schools, and are willing to work with your university to collaborate on innovate supervision arrangements. In fact, many districts offer housing assistance, travel arrangements from your location to their communities, and sometimes even a small cost of living stipend.
Please contact Toni McFadden at uaf-atp@alaska.edu with any questions regarding Alaska student teaching opportunities.
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