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**Teach, Inspire, and Adventure in Alaska! Join LKSD for the 2025-2026 School Year**
*Relocation to Alaska Required*
Are you ready to embark on an unforgettable teaching journey? The **Lower Kuskokwim School District (LKSD)** is calling passionate educators to join our team for the **2025-2026 school year**. Teaching in “bush” Alaska is not just a job—it’s a chance to immerse yourself in a rich cultural experience, inspire the next generation, and make a lasting impact.
### **Why LKSD?**
LKSD is the **largest rural school district in Alaska**, encompassing 27 schools, 250 teachers, and approximately 4,000 Yup’ik students. Our district spans a landmass similar to the size of West Virginia, located along the stunning Kuskokwim River and Bering Sea coast.
- **Adventure Awaits**: Travel by jet from Anchorage, then by small plane, snowmobile, or boat to our village sites.
- **Cultural Enrichment**: Engage with the Yup’ik culture and support bilingual, culturally appropriate education that empowers students to thrive as responsible, productive citizens.
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### **Your Role as a Counselor**
As a counselor in LKSD, you will:
1. Assist students in realistic self-appraisal.
2. Encourages the choice and successful completion of a scholastic program that is consistent with each students abilities and that will lead to the widest possible choice of post-high school opportunities.
3. Assist students in adjusting to the scholastic, social and personal demands of school.
4. Assists students in developing realistic vocational aims.
5. Aids teachers by providing those guidance services that make their efforts more effective.
6. Assists in evaluating the overall educational program and recommends changes and additions to the school curriculum.
7. Informs parents of their students progress, limitations, and abilities as evidenced in their school experiences.
8. Aids parents in the post-high school planning of their students.
9. Helps parents understand their children and their needs.
10. Oversees the administration of the school-wide testing program.
11. Performs other duties as assigned or as necessary for the proper operation of the guidance and counseling program. ---
### **What We’re Looking For**
- A sense of adventure and willingness to live and work in a **cross-cultural, rural Alaskan environment**.
- A **valid Alaska Type C Certificate** (or the ability to obtain one).
- A degree or certificate in school counseling
- A dedication to fostering a dynamic and inclusive learning atmosphere.
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### **Why Choose LKSD?**
LKSD offers competitive compensation and benefits designed to support your personal and professional success:
- **Salary**: $59,381–$102,722per year.
- **Signing Bonus**: $2,000.
- **Travel Reimbursement**: Full flight coverage from your work site to Anchorage.
- **Training Opportunities**: Participate in our **induction teacher training program** and benefit from ongoing professional development.
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### **Step into the Opportunity of a Lifetime**
Join LKSD for the **2025-2026 school year** and experience the joy of teaching in one of the most unique and breathtaking environments in the world. Relocation to Alaska isn’t just a move—it’s a transformative adventure where you’ll make a profound difference in the lives of students while immersing yourself in the beauty and culture of rural Alaska.
Apply today and let your teaching journey take flight!
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