Dakota Language Teacher & Indigenous Education Leader

Osseo Area Schools; Maple Grove (MN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meaningful work

Growth opportunities

Benefits package

Mentorship programs

Summer opportunities

Job summary

Osseo Area Schools is seeking a Dakota Language Teacher & SDAS to deliver a culturally responsive curriculum, teach reading, writing, speaking, and Dakota language, and collaborate with the Indian Education department. The role combines 0.8 Dakota Language Teacher and 0.2 SDAS, and is based on-site with start date ASAP.

The candidate will design culturally enriched lesson plans, participate in professional development, and support IEFA initiatives to incorporate Indigenous perspectives and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required.
• MN teaching license in American Indian Language & Culture, OR a valid MN teaching license in another field and willing to obtain an Out of Field Permission.
• If not licensed, must be willing and eligible to apply for and receive a Tier 1 or 2.

Responsibilities

• Develop and teach a comprehensive Dakota language curriculum that includes reading, writing, speaking, and cultural elements.
• Design culturally enriched lesson plans that integrate both traditional and contemporary Dakota practices.
• Foster an inclusive and supportive classroom environment to promote language proficiency and cultural understanding among students.
• Monitor student progress, adapt teaching strategies as necessary, and provide feedback to support learning and growth.
• Collaborate with other educators to incorporate Dakota we language and culture into a broader curriculum.
• Partner with the American Indian Education department and school staff to create and review curriculum resources that incorporate Indigenous perspectives.
• Support professional development by preparing and leading training sessions to build educators' capacity to implement the IEFA initiative.
• Analyze assessment data to inform curriculum development and targeted intervention strategies.
• Document and evaluate staff development efforts to ensure effective training and implementation of resources.
• Participate in planning and workshops that increase access to culturally relevant educational content aligned with academic standards.
• Assist in creating and curating educational materials that reflect the histories, languages, treaties, and sovereignty issues of Minnesota's Tribal Nations.
• Conduct professional development workshops for educators and school administrators to equip them with effective teaching tools.
• Promote awareness of contemporary issues and events impacting Minnesota's Tribal Nations and Urban Indigenous Communities.
• Contribute to curriculum development to respect and incorporate Indigenous perspectives while ensuring alignment with academic standards.
• Engage in continual professional development specific to Indigenous education and language pedagogy.
• Establish partnerships with local Dakota communities and elders to ensure authentic integration of cultural teachings and to provide students with real-world connections to their learning.

Education

Bachelor's Degree

MN teaching license in American Indian Language & Culture

Out of Field Permission (Tier 1/2)

Job description

Osseo Area Schools is seeking a Dakota Language Teacher & SDAS to deliver a culturally responsive curriculum, teach reading, writing, speaking, and Dakota language, and collaborate with the Indian Education department. The role combines 0.8 Dakota Language Teacher and 0.2 SDAS, and is based on-site with start date ASAP.

The candidate will design culturally enriched lesson plans, participate in professional development, and support IEFA initiatives to incorporate Indigenous perspectives and