$80,517.42–$113,085.86 Per Year
Administrative Certification, Administrative Skills, Adult Learning, Coaching, Communication Skills, Educational Technology, Google Apps, Instructional Design, Leadership, Marketing Campaign, Marketing Strategy, Newsletter, Online Communications, Organizational Skills, Pedagogy, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Spreadsheets, Training/Teaching, Writing Skills, eLearning
id='p12586_1050'>Director of Fairbanks BEST Homeschool and Star of the North JobID: 12586
Position Type:
Other/Director
Date Posted:
6/24/2026
Location:
Nordale Education Center
Date Available:
ASAP
Closing Date:
07/08/2026
District:
Fairbanks North Star Borough School District Additional Information: Show/Hide
In order to be considered for this position, please attach a cover letter, resume, and a copy of your transcripts along with your application.
Job Summary: The Director of Fairbanks BEST Homeschool and Star of the North is responsible for day-to-day operations, program development, and strategic visioning for the BEST Homeschool and Star of the North (SON). This position requires creative thinking and consistent effort for continual improvement as the district continues to expand and enhance educational options and learning opportunities for our students.
Starting Salary: Grade 7: $80,517.42-$113,085.86 DOE
Work Day: 8 hours per day
Work Year: 12 months
Bargaining Unit: Non-Represented
Job Qualifications/Requirements (please review job description for qualifications and duties of the position):
- Possession of a current administrative certificate/license with the ability to secure the Alaska Type A and Type B administrative certificate within six (6) months of hire.
- Possess a Master's Degree in a field related to Education.
- Must have a minimum of five (5) years of teaching experience and a minimum of two (2) years of leadership/administrative experience.
- Proven ability, within the past five (5) years, to lead, develop, and coach high-performing professional teams, including facilitating professional committees or workshops.
- Demonstrated expertise in content, curriculum design, and diverse instructional delivery models (e.g., online learning or non-traditional instruction).
- Strong understanding of adult learning theories and the ability to apply them to develop team capacity in both content and pedagogy.
- Working knowledge of established instructional and organizational frameworks (e.g., personalized learning, tiered support systems) and the instructional technologies used to support learning and assessment.
- Outstanding written and oral communication skills, strong organizational ability, and proficiency in a range of office productivity software (spreadsheets, databases, Google apps) and digital communication tools (websites, newsletters).
- Proven ability to successfully build and foster strong relationships with colleagues, administration, parents, and school communities, including experience in strategic marketing campaign development.
This position offers an excellent benefit package, including:
- Accrued sick and personal leave
- Paid Holidays
- Medical, dental, vision, and audio
- Retirement (TRS)
If there are ways we can support you in becoming a district employee, please email recruiting@k12northstar.org.
Attachment(s):
- 7 - Director of Fairbanks BEST Homeschool & SON 10.24.25.pdf
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