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Posted 25 July, 2026

Special Education Teacher - Deaf and Hard of Hearing (DHH)

Fairbanks North Star Borough School District
Fairbanks, AK, US Full Time

Job Description

JobID: 12299\n
\nPosition Type:\n
\n Certified Teachers/Special Education Teachers\n
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\nDate Posted:\n
\n 2/18/2026\n
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\nLocation:\n
\n Districtwide\n
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\nDate Available:\n
\n August 2026\n
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\nClosing Date:\n
\n Open Until Filled\n
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\nNote: Unless otherwise stated, all vacancies with a specific closing date close at 9:00 PM Alaska time.\n
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\nThis position is for School Year 2026-2027.\n
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\nThis position does not accept J1 visa applicants.\n
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\nThe successful external (non-FEA) applicant will receive a $2,000 signing bonus following the first 30 days of his/her contract.\n
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\nJob Summary: Plans and provides for appropriate learning experiences for students with disabilities in a variety of educational settings. Through the Individualized Education Program (IEP) process, facilitates development in areas of need such as educational, social/emotional, communication, gross motor, fine motor, and adaptive.\n
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\nRetirement: State of Alaska TRS\n
\nBargaining Unit: Fairbanks Education Association (FEA)\n
\nSalary: Determined by the FEA Negotiated Agreement\n
\nContract Length: Minimum of 184 days\n
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\nJob Qualifications/Requirements (please review job description for qualifications and duties of the position):\n
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\nBachelor's degree or higher in deaf education\n
\nMust possess or be eligible for a valid Alaska Initial, Professional, or Master certificate with an endorsement in Special Education\n
\nMust be proficient in sign language\n
\nWorking Knowledge of state and federal Special Education Laws.\n
\nMust be able to travel to various schools and offices within the Fairbanks North Star Borough. While driving on district business, must hold a valid driver's license, current vehicle insurance and registration.\n
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\nThis position offers an excellent benefit package, including:\n
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\nAccrued sick and personal leave\n
\nPaid holidays\n
\nMedical, dental, vision, and audio\n
\nRetirement (TRS)\n
\n403b Employer Match\n
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\nIf there are ways we can support you in becoming a district employee, please email [email protected].