Iñupiaq Language Educator — Elementary

North Slope Borough School District; Kaktovik (AK); On-site; USD 65,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

North Slope Borough School District in Alaska seeks a teacher who implements research-based instructional strategies to support student learning, honoring Iñupiaq language and culture. The role focuses on individualized instruction and responsive materials and assessment.

You will plan for the instructional needs of all students, promote language development, and collaborate with families and community volunteers.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in Iñupiaq Studies and/or Education preferred.
• Active standing in an approved Iñupiaq Studies and/or Education program required.
• Speaks Iñupiaq, fluently preferred.
• Understands and speaks some conversational Iñupiaq required. Knowledge and appreciation of Iñupiaq traditions, values and customs.
• Knowledge of language acquisition theory and practice.
• Willingness to engage in ongoing study of language learning, Iñupiaq language and culture and developmentally appropriate practices for children.

Responsibilities

• Planning for the instructional needs of all students; attending to the special needs of students; having high expectations for student achievement and behavior.
• Implementing district curriculum; providing instruction that promotes language development, skill development, knowledge acquisition and reasoning.
• Using a variety of assessments to inform instruction; creating an environment that maximizes student learning.
• Practicing and applying Iñupiaq pedagogical principles.
• Developing ongoing partnerships that enhance student learning with an emphasis on partnerships with parents and community.
• Collaborating with colleagues and community/parent volunteers.
• Modeling and teaching Iñupiaq values with a sensitivity to diversity.
• Educating the whole child intellectually, spiritually, socially, culturally, emotionally, physically.
• Demonstrating continuous professional growth. Supervise and train instructional paraprofessionals in providing services to students as needed.
• Abide by the code of ethics and the professional teaching standards adopted by the professional Teaching Practice Commission of the State.
• Adhering to District policies and regulations.
• Performing such other tasks and assume other responsibilities as the supervisor may assign.

Skills

Iñupiaq language fluency

Culturally responsive teaching

Language development expertise

Education

Associate's Degree in Iñupiaq Studies or Education

Active standing in approved Iñupiaq Studies/Education program

Job description

North Slope Borough School District in Alaska seeks a teacher who implements research-based instructional strategies to support student learning, honoring Iñupiaq language and culture. The role focuses on individualized instruction and responsive materials and assessment.

You will plan for the instructional needs of all students, promote language development, and collaborate with families and community volunteers.