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Principal
Burchell High School
For the 2026-2027 School Year
Open to MSPA Applicants Only
Contract to begin: School year 2026-2027 - 213 day contract
Salary: $117,862 $127,051 DOE
Required Qualifications:
Alaska Type B Administrative Certificate and an Alaska Type A Teaching Certificate
Preferred Qualifications:
Three (3) years administrative experience at similar and comparable secondary school preferred. Knowledge and background in secondary school curriculum, student attendance, management and discipline skills. Applicant should be able to oversee student activities and discipline.
Burchell High School Information:
Burchell High School is located at 1775 W Parks Hwy in Wasilla, Alaska, with a projected enrollment of about 187 students. Burchell High School is an alternative school program for students who have not experienced success at a large comprehensive high school.
Burchell High School is seeking:
An administrator who can demonstrate the highest level of knowledge, skills, abilities, and commitments in the following administrative standards:
- Provides leadership and guides instruction to support an effective learning environment
- Coordinates services which support growth and development
- Promotes staff professional growth through facilitating cooperative lesson planning and reflection on common assessments
- Displays the highest ethical and professional behavior and standards when working with students, parents and school personnel
- Uses assessment and evaluation information to make decisions and to implement curriculum
- Effectively communicates with diverse groups and individuals
- Acts in accordance with established laws, policies, procedures, and good business practices
- Fosters positive community relations while facilitating parent involvement
- Establishes and promotes high standards and expectations for all students and staff for academic performance and responsibility for behavior
- Demonstrates an understanding of the use of data to inform instructional practices
Application Requirements:
- Online application through Applicant Tracking, www.matsuk12.us/jobs
- Letter of Interest
- Resume
- 3 signed letters of recommendation preferred
Date Posted: March 6th, 2026
Posting closes 4:30pm (AKST) on: March 20th, 2026
Applications will be reviewed starting: March 23rd, 2026
For questions: Contact Bethany Lyons (907)-746-9242 or bethany.lyons@matsuk12.us
MSBSD is an Equal Opportunity Employer
The Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with Title IX of the Education Amendment Act of 1972, with the American with Disabilities Act, and with all other state and federal employment laws. The District does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, age, disability, gender, and marital status, changes in marital status, pregnancy, or parenthood. Should you need any assistance for any reason during any stage of the employment process, please discuss your needs with a member of the Human Resources Staff. Every effort will be made to reasonably accommodate you in this process
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