DW Ilisaurrisuqsipkaiñiaqti (CR) Mentor - Middle School

North Slope Borough School District; Utqiaġvik (AK); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

North Slope Borough School District is seeking a Cultural Relevance Mentor to support culturally responsive instructional practices across schools. The CRM will mentor teachers, collaborate on lesson development, and contribute to professional learning opportunities under the Iḷisaurrisuqsipkaiñiaqti Specialist.

The role emphasizes partnership with school leaders to reflect District Pedagogy, strengthen student engagement, and improve instructional quality.

Qualifications

• Current NSBSD employee (teacher or qualified instructional professional).
• Deep understanding or willingness to deepen understanding of Iñupiaq culture and District Pedagogy.
• Ability to build positive, collaborative relationships with colleagues.
• Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to ongoing professional learning and mentorship training.

Responsibilities

• Provide ongoing, non-evaluative mentorship to teachers in implementing culturally responsive practices.
• Collaborate with teachers to adapt culturally relevant lessons and resources.
• Model effective instruction and facilitate peer collaboration and growth.
• Participate in required training and CRM cohort meetings.
• Develop and share instructional videos, model lessons, and culturally relevant resources.

Skills

Culturally responsive education

Mentorship

Collaboration

Communication

Professional learning

Job description

Summary or Purpose

The Iḷisaurrisuqsipkaiñiaqti - Cultural Relevance Mentor (CRM) supports the implementation of culturally responsive instructional practices throughout the North Slope Borough School District. Working under the leadership and guidance of the Iḷisaurrisuqsipkaiñiaqti Specialist, the CRM provides school-based mentorship, instructional support, and collaborative professional learning opportunities to help all teachers meaningfully integrate culturally response instruction into classrooms and schools.

The CRM serves as a resource and instructional partner for teachers, promoting high-quality, culturally relevant learning experiences that reflect District Pedagogy, strengthen student engagement, and support academic achievement.

Qualification Requirements

• Currently employed as a teacher or other qualified instructional professional within the North Slope Borough School District.
• Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to culturally responsive education and District Pedagogy.
• Knowledge of or willingness to deepen understanding of Iñupiaq culture, values, language, and ways of knowing.
• Demonstrated ability to establish positive, collaborative relationships with colleagues.
• Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Willingness to participate in ongoing professional learning and mentorship training.
• Ability to provide constructive feedback and support adult learners in a respectful and professional manner.
• Demonstrated commitment to continuous instructional improvement.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

1. Culturally Responsive Instructional Mentorship

• Provide ongoing, non-evaluative mentorship to teachers in implementing culturally responsive instructional practices aligned with District Pedagogy.

2. Instructional Collaboration and Support

• Collaborate with teachers to develop, adapt, and implement culturally relevant lessons, instructional strategies, and curriculum resources.
• Model effective instructional practices and facilitate peer collaboration, reflection, and professional growth.

3. Professional Learning and Mentor Development

• Participate in required training, professional development, and CRM cohort meetings led by the Iḷisaurrisuqsipkaiñiaqti Specialist.
• Share culturally responsive instructional strategies and facilitate school-based professional learning opportunities for teachers.

4. Instructional Resources and Documentation

• Collaborate with teachers and the Iḷisaurrisuqsipkaiñiaqti Specialist to develop and contribute instructional videos, model lessons, and culturally relevant resources to the District's instructional repository.
• Document mentorship activities, professional learning, and instructional resources developed, submitting updates as required.

5. Collaboration and Continuous Improvement

• Maintain regular communication with the Iḷisaurrisuqsipkaiñiaqti Specialist and site principals to identify instructional needs and strengthen culturally responsive practices.

Physical Requirements and Environmental Conditions

The physical demands and work environment described are representative of those encountered while performing the essential functions of the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Program activities may occur in classrooms, offices, community facilities, cultural learning environments, and other indoor or outdoor settings. Participants may be required to use computers, video conferencing platforms, instructional technology, and audio/video equipment.

This job description is not an employment agreement between the North Slope Borough School District and the employee and is subject to change by the District as the needs of the District and requirements of the job change.

$6000 - ADC