The school district is moving quickly to fill four open teaching positions ahead of the upcoming school year which starts in three months, with administrators expressing confidence in their recruiting efforts.

The four vacancies represent about 20% of the district’s teaching staff.

The vacancies include two elementary teaching positions and two special education teacher roles. The district is losing special education teachers Ryan Howe and Mikki Angerman, along with first grade teacher Michelle Clark and kindergarten teacher Madison Blackburn.

The district said it has been actively recruiting for several weeks, drawing multiple applications and extending one job offer that is currently pending a response.

“We’re very optimistic I believe that we’re going to have some good teachers to fill these spots,” Superintendent Joshua Garrett said.

The elementary positions require a state teaching certificate with an elementary education endorsement.

For the special education roles, the district is seeking educators to provide instruction and support with a strong focus on classroom inclusion. These positions require a state teaching certificate with a special education endorsement.

The positions offer an annual salary range between $50,750 and $102,750, depending on years of experience and college degrees. The anticipated start date for the new faculty members is Aug. 20.

Interested individuals can obtain more information and detailed job descriptions by contacting the district office at 907-874-2347.