Elementary Culturally Responsive Teaching Mentor

North Slope Borough School District; Utqiaġvik (AK); On-site; USD 5,400 - 6,600; Full time

Job summary

North Slope Borough School District seeks a Cultural Relevance Mentor (CRM) to advance culturally responsive instructional practices across schools. Working under the Iḷisaurrisuqsipkaiñiaqti Specialist, the CRM provides school-based mentorship and collaborative professional learning to help teachers integrate culturally relevant instruction.

The CRM supports teachers by modeling effective practices, co-developing lessons, and contributing resources to the District's instructional repository.

Qualifications

• Must be currently employed as a teacher or other qualified instructional professional within the North Slope Borough School District.
• Demonstrates understanding of 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide ongoing, non-evaluative mentorship to teachers in implementing culturally responsive instructional practices aligned with District Pedagogy.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Maintain regular communication with the Iḷisaurrisuqsipkaiñiaqti Specialist and site principals to identify instructional needs and strengthen culturally responsive practices.

Skills

Communication

Collaboration

Interpersonal skills

Mentorship

Job description

North Slope Borough School District seeks a Cultural Relevance Mentor (CRM) to advance culturally responsive instructional practices across schools. Working under the Iḷisaurrisuqsipkaiñiaqti Specialist, the CRM provides school-based mentorship and collaborative professional learning to help teachers integrate culturally relevant instruction.

The CRM supports teachers by modeling effective practices, co-developing lessons, and contributing resources to the District's instructional repository.