The Juneau School District and Juneau-Douglas High School are looking for an individual to work as:
Debate/Forensics Coach for the 2026-2027 School Year.
Minimum Requirements: Must provide valid documentation for the following training, or able to obtain training and receive certificate of completion:
- Child Abuse Prevention
- CPR/First Aide
- Working with Blood Borne Pathogens
Compensation: The rate of pay for this position is $3,500 for the season. This is a non-benefited position.
Selected hire will be fingerprinted at applicant's expense and fingerprints forwarded to the Alaska State Troopers and the FBI for a records check. To apply visit our website at www.juneauschools.org .
About
About the Juneau School DistrictLocated 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, Yaaḵoosgé 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.