Associate Teacher III

Z J Williams School

Napaskiak (AK)

On-site

USD 40,000 - 50,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Job summary

Lower Kuskokwim School District's Z J Williams School in Napaskiak, Alaska invites an Associate Teacher III to join our Yup’ik language and literacy program. The role emphasizes teaching Yup’ik language as a primary tool across subjects, maintaining Yup’ik literacy, and imparting cultural folklore, customs, and history to students in a rural Alaskan setting.

Requirements include a high school diploma, fluency in Yup’ik and English, and willingness to participate in training programs.

Qualifications

Fluent in Yup’ik and English; literacy in both languages required.
Meet NCLB paraprofessional qualification requirements or equivalent.
Willingness to participate in district training programs.
Experience as a Teacher Aide preferred.

Responsibilities

Teaches lessons as assigned and uses Yup’ik as a primary tool.
Organizes and creates instructional materials to meet learning objectives.
Evaluates and assigns grades; maintains positive learning environment.
Supervises non-instructional classroom duties (snack, restroom, lunch, field trips).
Participates in in-service training and checks attendance.
Maintains ethical standards and classroom records; collaborates with staff.

Skills

Fluent Yup’ik & English

Literacy in English

Literacy in Yup’ik

Willingness for training

Cross-cultural adaptability

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate Degree or 48 semester hours

Job description

Starting Date: Immediately

Associate Teacher III

Lower Kuskokwim School District (AK) Z J Williams School - Napaskiak, Alaska Open in Google Maps

Job Description

Description: To use the Yup’ik language as a primary tool for teaching concepts in all subject areas; to teach and maintain Yup’ik literacy skills; and to teach cultural folklore, customs, and history.

Qualifications

1. High School Diploma or GED required.
2. Fluent in Yup’ik and English.
3. Literacy in English; literacy in Yup’ik required.
4. Align with NCLB Paraprofessional Qualification requirements (48 semester hours or an Associate Degree or pass State-Approved Academic Competency test).
5. Willingness to participate in training programs as required.
6. Ability to work with students in a school setting.
7. Ability to carry out instructional activities with a minimum of direct supervision.
8. At least one year of demonstrated successful experience as a Teacher Aide preferred.
9. Ability to live and work in a cross-cultural, rural Alaskan environment.
10. Required participation in District Teacher Preparation Program
11. Ability to carry out successfully the duties described below.

Duties

1. Prepares and teaches lessons as assigned.
2. Organizes existing materials and makes new materials to be used in helping students meet the learning objectives.
3. Evaluates, assesses, and assigns grades to student work as appropriate.
4. Maintains a positive atmosphere for learning within the classroom.
5. Performs certain non-instructional classroom duties such as supervising snack, restroom, clothing routines, play periods, lunch periods, assemblies, and field trips.
6. Participates in in-service training programs.
7. Checks and records student attendance.
8. Maintains the same high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about students and fellow employees as is expected of teachers.
9. Maintains a sense of responsibility and positive attitude toward students and fellow employees.
10. Works collaboratively with other instructional personnel.
11. Maintains classroom student records and folders.
12. Performs other duties as assigned.