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Our staff…taking the lead

Quality leadership drives any endeavor. Education is no exception. Our committed team, from bus drivers, to nurses, to teachers and principals, is the backbone of our success and a key element of our story.

Maintaining qualified leadership is an on-going process. Each year, when vacancies arise, we enrich our team of professionals with equally motivated personnel who use their skills to enhance the quality of education in Anchorage.

We are…

Over 5,000 strong including

  • 3,220 full-time teachers (includes classroom and special education, nurses, school psychologists and other specialists)
  • 179 principals and administrators
  • 106 supervisors and managers
  • 181 technical
  • 1,672 support staff representing a variety of departments

Did you know?

Academic success depends on dedicated and inspiring teachers, energetic and efficient support staff, high quality leadership and supportive parents.

  • beginning teacher salary is $38,555
  • over 3 million miles are driven annually by 238 district and contracted school bus drivers
  • 3.3 million lunches and 510,000 breakfasts are served yearly
  • nearly 8 million square feet of facilities are cleaned and maintained daily

Staff profile

Percent

Type of Staff

72.6% Teachers, teacher assistants, substitutes
12.6% Clerical, technical support
9.7% Maintenance, custodial, warehouse
2.4% Principals, assistant principals
2.6% Central office administration, other professionals
 

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