Surrogate Parent (Student Services)

Surrogate Parent (Student Services) Located in Alaska's beautiful capital, the Juneau School District (JSD) serves roughly 4,000 students in PreK–12 across 14 schools. Schools & Programs Six elementary schools, one middle school, and one standard high school. Additional options include an alternative high school, a PreK–8 Montessori School, a K–8 Charter School, a home-school program (HomeBRIDGE), a residential youth facility, and the Tlingit Culture, Language & Literacy (TCLL) program. The alternative high school, Yaa?oosgé Daakahídi, serves students who benefit from non-traditional high school settings. Community & Demographics Student body is diverse: roughly 43% White, 24% multi-ethnic, 13% Alaska Native & American Indian, 10% Asian & Pacific Islander, 10% Hispanic, and about 1% Black. Around 23% of students receive Free & Reduced Meals, and 20% receive special education services. Professional Atmosphere & Development The district employs about 600 full-time staff, with roughly 300 certified teachers, making it one of the largest employers in the community. JSD offers strong support for professional growth: embedded professional development, Arts-infused teaching (Artful Teaching), culturally responsive pedagogy, mentoring programs, peer collaboration, and opportunities to engage with local culture and environment in instructional design. Advantages & Location Juneau is both remote and accessible by air or sea, with majestic surroundings including the Tongass National Forest. Small-city feel, with strong sense of community. Teachers often engage with local culture, and environment. Because of its size and resources, the district can offer a variety of teaching environments—traditional classrooms, Montessori, alternative high school settings, and culturally unique programs like TCLL.