Dine Language Teacher

Tsehootsooi Primary Learing Center

Fort Defiance (AZ)

On-site

USD 48,000 - 64,570

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Window Rock Unified School District #8 Tsehootsooi Primary Learing Center - Ft. Defiance, Arizona is seeking a Dine Language Teacher to provide Navajo language instruction within a 10-month school year.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree, valid Arizona teaching certificate, ADE certification for the subject, and an AZ IVP fingerprint clearance. Salary ranges from $48,000 to $64,570 per year.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university.
Arizona Department of Education State Teaching Certificate.
Appropriately Certified in assigned teaching assignment per ADE Guidelines.
Valid AZ IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card.

Responsibilities

Teaches content/skills in assigned subject area/s.
Plans lessons meeting the needs of students.
Provides individual and small group instruction to adapt curriculum.
Maintains accurate attendance, lesson plans, and records.

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Arizona Department of Education State Teaching Certificate

ADE Guidelines Certification

AZ IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card

Job description

Window Rock Unified School District #8 Tsehootsooi Primary Learing Center - Ft. Defiance, Arizona

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Dine Language Teacher

Window Rock Unified School District #8 Tsehootsooi Primary Learing Center - Ft. Defiance, Arizona

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Job Details

Job ID: 5832856

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Jul 14, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Date Revised

May 2020

Status

Exempt

Salary Level

Certified Teacher Salary Schedule

Work Year

10 month

Qualifications Certificates/Licenses

Possess a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university

Valid Arizona Department of Education State Teaching Certificate

Appropriately Certified in assigned teaching assignment per ADE Guidelines

Valid AZ IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card

Other qualifications as the Board may deem appropriate

Job Goal

To help students learn subject knowledge, academic and social skills that will contribute to their ability to function as contributing members of society; to become life‑long learners; to develop an understanding of the Navajo, English and other cultures.

Essential Duties

Teaches content/skills in assigned subject area/s, using District adopted textbooks and curriculum.

Plans lessons that meet the individual needs, interests, and ability level of students.

Provides individual and small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each student.

Creates safe and orderly environment, conducive to learning and appropriate to students’ maturity and interests.

Exercises supervision over students in and out of the classroom when assigned.

Assumes responsibility for professional development; for keeping current with literature, new research findings, and improved teaching techniques, and for attending appropriate professional meetings, and conventions.

Encourages students to think independently and to express original ideas.

Establishes and maintains standards of student behavior needed to provide and orderly, productive classroom environment.

Assesses accomplishments of students on a regular basis and provides progress reports/grades as required.

Identifies student needs and cooperates with other professional staff members in assessing and helping students solve problems associated with health, attitude, and learning difficulties.

Communicates with parents and school counselors in the interest of each student.

Makes decisions regarding retention and promotion of students.

Maintains accurate, complete, and correct information relating to attendance, lesson plans, I.E.P.s and other record keeping.

Maintains confidentiality of student records.

Participates in faculty meetings, committees, and the sponsorship of student activities.

Maintains professional competence through in-service education activities provided by the District and/or in self-selected professional growth activities.

Administers standardized assessments in accordance with district testing program.

Participates in curriculum development as required.

Maintains current inventory control of all equipment and materials in individual's work area or classroom.

Follows mandates of State, Federal, and the Navajo Nation Laws as well as established District policies.

Performs other work-related duties as assigned.

Physical Effort

Physically comfortable, normal classroom work

Working Environment

Normal classroom conditions

Supervision Given

Paraprofessional(s) and Student Aide(s)

Supervision Received