Elementary School Navajo Culture Teacher

Pinon Unified School District; Pinon; Sur place; EUR 40 000 - 50 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A local educational institution in Hauts-de-France seeks a dynamic teacher proficient in the Diné Language to develop and teach Navajo Culture and Literacy. The role requires a valid Native American Language Teaching Certification, along with three years of teaching experience. Responsibilities include curriculum development, classroom management, and communication with parents. The position offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health care, retirement plan, and professional development opportunities.

Prestations

Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)

Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)

Short Term & Long Term Disability

Training & Development

Employee Assistance Program

Professional Development

Qualifications

• Must have three years of teaching experience.
• Must hold a valid fingerprint card.
• Must be literate and proficient in the Diné Language.

Responsabilités

• Develop and teach Diné Studies curriculum.
• Manage classrooms and ensure effective instruction.
• Communicate progress with parents.

Connaissances

Knowledge of content area(s) and approved curriculum

Differentiated instruction techniques

Classroom management

Effective communication with parents

Proficient in the Diné Language

Formation

Valid Native American Language Teaching Certification

Valid Arizona Teaching Certificate

Description du poste

To work collaboratively with the program staff to develop and teach Navajo Culture and Literacy using the language acquisition strategies of Structured English Immersion or Guided Language Acquisition Design (GLAD).

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Demonstrates Knowledge of content area(s) and approved curriculum.
2. Develops/Selects/Revises the Diné Studies curriculum.
3. Differentiate instructional methods and resources.
4. Utilize a variety of teaching methods and resources for each area of instruction, and use appropriate techniques.
5. Comprehend the principles of student growth, development and learning, and apply them appropriately.
6. Manage classrooms to ensure the best use of instructional time.
7. Works productively with administration, colleagues, parents, and community.
8. Prepare for instruction and show evidence of preparation.
9. Attend professional meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops in order to maintain and improve professional competence.
10. Provides learning experiences in Diné language arts, culture and history.
11. Recent development, current literature and information related to bilingual education programs.
12. Instructs students in citizenship basic communication skills and other elements as required by the school district.
13. Develop and use Diné language arts, culture and history instructional materials suitable for verbal and visual instruction for students with a wide range of mental, physical, and emotional maturities.
14. Provides individual and group instruction designed to meet individual needs and help students make a satisfactory transition to school.
15. Establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior needed to achieve effective participation in all activities.
16. Communicates with parents through a variety of ways including parent conferences to discuss the individual student's progress.
17. Identifies student needs and cooperates with other professional staff members in assessing and helping students solve health, behavioral and learning problems.
18. Maintains professional competence through participation in in-service education activities.
19. Uses technology as an instructional tool in the classroom where appropriate and models the use of technology for personal and professional work management.
20. Administers pre and post Diné Language Proficiency Assessment and Oral Navajo Language Culture Test - Standard Based Assessment.
21. Evaluates data for instruction and use best practices.
22. Performs basic attendance accounting as required.
23. Communicates with students, staff, administration, as well as parents.
24. Treats all people with dignity and respect.
25. Accepts other responsibilities as deemed necessary by supervisor, in accordance with board policy.
26. Comply with all Board of Education policies, administrative regulations, Public Education Depart guidelines and local, state and federal laws.
27. Other duties assigned.

Qualifications

1. A Valid Native American Language Teaching Certification and a valid Arizona Elementary and/or Secondary Teaching Certificate.
2. Holds a valid Identity Verified Prints Arizona Department of Public Safety Fingerprint Card.
3. Three years of teaching experience.
4. Must be literate and proficient in the Diné Language.
5. Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.
6. Must have a proven successful employment record.

Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Training & Development
• Employee Assistance Program
• Professional Development