Anchorage School District
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DismissThe Anchorage School District is a public school district in Anchorage, Alaska.
asdk12.orgRating based on 18 employees who took the Breakroom Quiz
About jobs at the Anchorage School District
Pay
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Only some people get paid breaks
Do workers at the Anchorage School District get paid breaks?
Sometimes. Only some people get paid breaks.
How we know this
54% of people say they don’t get paid breaks.Based on data from 13 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and March 2025.
Why this matters
Good jobs pay you for your break time.
You should get paid for all the time you’re at work, even when you’re on break.
Needs improving
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Most people don’t get paid sick leave
Does the Anchorage School District give paid sick leave?
No. Most people don’t get paid leave when they’re sick.
How we know this
75% of people say they wouldn’t get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.Based on data from 16 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and March 2025.
Why this matters
Most US companies don’t have to pay you when you’re sick - only some states require it.
But we believe a good job should pay you when you can’t work because you’re sick. Everyone gets sick sometimes.
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Some people do unpaid extra work
Do workers at the Anchorage School District do extra work that they don't get paid for?
Sometimes. Some people do unpaid extra work.
How we know this
43% of people report that they do extra work that they don’t get paid for.Based on data from 14 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and March 2025.
Why this matters
You should be paid for all the work you do.
A good job pays you for every minute you spend working for your employer.
Hours and flexibility
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Most people don’t worry about their hours
Do workers at the Anchorage School District worry about hours?
Most people don’t worry about getting enough hours.
How we know this
71% of people report they don’t worry about getting enough hours.Based on data from 17 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and March 2025.
Why this matters
A good employer should give you the hours you need each week.
You shouldn’t have to struggle or beg for work time.
Needs improving
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Most people can’t choose their shifts
Do the Anchorage School District workers get to choose the shifts they work?
Most people don’t get to choose which shifts they work.
How we know this
75% report that they don’t have enough control over which shifts they work.Based on data from 16 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and March 2025.
Why this matters
A good job is flexible around your personal life. This means you get a say in when you prefer to work.
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Can be hard to get time off
How easy is it to get time off at the Anchorage School District?
Some people find it hard to get time off.
How we know this
50% of people report it’s hard to get time off.Based on data from 14 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and March 2025.
Why this matters
A good job should let you use your vacation time when you need it, and it shouldn’t be a hassle to arrange.
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Schedules don’t get changed at the last minute
Do the Anchorage School District managers change schedules at the last minute?
Most managers don’t change people’s schedules at the last minute.
How we know this
100% of people say their manager doesn’t change their shift schedule at the last minute.Based on data from 17 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and March 2025.
Why this matters
If your bosses keep changing your schedule at the last minute, that shows they aren’t planning well.
Good jobs don’t switch your hours around without warning.
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Most people find it easy to take sick leave
How easy is it to take sick leave at the Anchorage School District?
Most people find it easy to take sick leave.
How we know this
81% of people report that it’s easy to take time off if they are sick.Based on data from 16 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and March 2025.
Why this matters
Everyone gets sick sometimes.
You should be able to stay home when you need to get better.
A good job should make it easy to take sick time and have clear steps for letting them know you’re sick.
Workplace
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Most people feel treated with respect
Do people at the Anchorage School District feel treated with respect by their managers?
Most people feel treated with respect by their managers.
How we know this
71% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managers.Based on data from 17 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and March 2025.
Why this matters
Your boss should treat you with respect.
No one at work should bully you or treat you unfairly.
If you have a problem, you should be able to talk to someone else who can help.
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Only some people get breaks without interruption
Do people at the Anchorage School District get to take their breaks without interruption?
Only some people get breaks without interruption.
How we know this
38% of people report that their breaks get interrupted.Based on data from 16 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and March 2025.
Why this matters
When you take a break it should be a proper rest. You should be able to do what you want to and not get pulled off it early.
Needs improving
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Most people are stressed out
Is it stressful to work at the Anchorage School District?
Most people feel stressed out here.
How we know this
78% of people say they often feel stressed out at work.Based on data from 18 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and March 2025.
Why this matters
Work can be hard sometimes, but you shouldn’t feel stressed all the time.
Your boss should make sure there are enough people and resources to get the work done without feeling overwhelmed.
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Most people enjoy their job
Do people at the Anchorage School District enjoy their jobs?
Most people enjoy their job.
How we know this
100% of people report they enjoy their job.Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and March 2025.
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Only some people recommend their team
Do people at the Anchorage School District recommend working with their team?
Only some people recommend working with their team.
How we know this
44% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.Based on data from 18 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and March 2025.
Why this matters
The people you work with every day are important. They can make the difference between a bad day and a good one.
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Only some people get enough training
Do people get enough training when they start at the Anchorage School District?
Some people didn’t get enough training when they started.
How we know this
61% of people report they didn’t get enough training when they started working here.Based on data from 18 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and March 2025.
Why this matters
A good job should train you well from your first day, not just throw you into the deep end.
Nobody can do their job well without proper training at the start.
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Only some people get support to advance
Do people get support to advance at the Anchorage School District?
Only some people are given support to advance their career here.
How we know this
In the last year, 40% of people report not being given support to advance their career here.Based on data from 15 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and March 2025.
Why this matters
A good job should help you grow, if you want to.
This could mean getting better at your current job, learning new things, becoming a team leader, or taking on more duties.
This helps you build skills and earn more money.
Needs improving
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Headquarters doesn't understand what's happening
Do people think the Anchorage School District’s headquarters understands what’s happening where they work?
Most people think headquarters doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work.
How we know this
71% of people think that this employer’s headquarters or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.Based on data from 17 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and March 2025.
Why this matters
In a good job, the people running the organisation should support the workers who do the hands-on work.
To do this well, they need to know what’s really happening at each location.
This is extra important when an organisation has many different sites.
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Only some people feel well informed by headquarters
Do workers feel well informed about how the Anchorage School District is doing?
Only some people feel well informed about how the company is doing.
How we know this
39% of people feel that they aren’t kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.Based on data from 18 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and March 2025.
Why this matters
A good employer shares news with all its workers.
You should know how your employer is doing - both the good news and the problems.
Managers should keep you updated about what’s happening.
How the Anchorage School District ranks
Anchorage School District ranks 34th to work for out of elementary and secondary schools.
- 31= Baltimore County Public Schools
- 34 Anchorage School District
- 35= Denver Public Schools
Rankings are based on Breakroom Ratings for employers with 5 or more Breakroom Quiz responses, accurate as of March 22, 2025.
Anchorage School District job reviews
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Best thing
It’s very fulfilling seeing the long term growth of students.
Worst thing
Admin not backing up or keeping their trained staff in a safe environment- wanting to keep suspension numbers down and not OSS’ing kids when they make gun threats, physically harm staff in a multitude of ways, or destroy the school environment.
Special education paraprofessional at the Anchorage School District, December 2024
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Best thing
Is seeing the kids. I love them all and being there for them. And being a shoulder for then to talk to someone. We don't have a cousler right now but I'm there for them. On my break, I like to catch up with some of my kids and check on what kind of morning they are having.
Worst thing
I'm my field I wish I got more of idea of what they are looking for when doing this job. What material is needed for the data? I feel lost sometimes.
Sped teacher at the Anchorage School District, December 2024
Handy to know
How are people paid?
Based on 18 Anchorage School District employees