Iñupiaq Language Teacher

North Slope Borough School District; Kaktovik (AK); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Village Stipend of $4500

Job summary

A regional educational institution in Kaktovik seeks a teacher to implement individualized instructional strategies for student learning. The role emphasizes the importance of fluency in Iñupiaq, effective teaching practices, and community involvement. Candidates are expected to have an Associate's degree in Iñupiaq Studies and an Alaska Teacher Certificate. The position involves collaboration with parents and community to enhance educational outcomes, ensuring a culturally responsive classroom environment. Additional benefits include a Village Stipend of $4500.

Qualifications

• Fluently speaks Iñupiaq.
• Associate's degree in Iñupiaq Studies or Education is preferred.
• Knowledge of pedagogical principles and language development.

Responsibilities

• Planning instructional needs for all students.
• Implementing district curriculum and promoting language development.
• Creating an environment that maximizes student learning.

Skills

Speaks Iñupiaq fluently

Knowledge of best practices in teaching

Knowledge of language acquisition theory and practice

Experience in developing family involvement

Education

Associate’s Degree in Iñupiaq Studies or Education

Alaska Teacher Certificate, Type M

Job description

Summary or Purpose

Under the direction of the school principal and/or assistant principal, the teacher is responsible for the implementation of research-based instructional strategies that direct the learning process and achievement of assigned students by developing, nurturing, and sustaining a school and classroom culture conducive to student learning.

Description

Under the direction of the school principal and/or assistant principal, the teacher is responsible for the implementation of research-based instructional strategies that direct the learning process and achievement of assigned students by developing, nurturing, and sustaining a school and classroom culture conducive to student learning.

All instruction provided for students will be individualized. This means that differences in individual learning style, rate of learning, level of maturation, and level of achievement will provide the basis for instructional decision‑making. To respond to these differences, it is expected that teachers will vary materials, rate of instruction, and methodology and these modifications will be based upon frequent assessment.

NSBSD Board of Education Strategic Plan: 2020-2025 NSBSD Strategic Plan 1 .2.pdf - Google Drive

NSBSD Pedagogy: SY23-24 Pedagogy Working Document - North Slope Borough School District (nsbsd.org)

Minimum Qualification Requirements

• Associate’s Degree in Iñupiaq Studies and/or Education preferred.
• Alaska Teacher Certificate, Type M – Limited Certificate, 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 best practices in teaching including constructivist approaches, hands‑on learning and language development.
• Knowledge of/experience in developing and supporting family involvement in education.
• Understands Iñupiaq pedagogical philosophy.
• 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.

Essential Duties And 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.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to sit; stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Environmental Conditions

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to travel within and outside of the North Slope Borough School District. The employee must be willing and able to fly in small and large commuter planes. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

Benefits

Village Stipend: Additional $4,500

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