Secondary School Teacher, Native American Studies

Fountain; Oklahoma; On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Fountain in Oklahoma is seeking a Secondary School Teacher for Native American Studies to teach the cultures and contemporary issues of Indigenous peoples. The ideal candidate will hold an Oklahoma Teaching Certification and have experience working with Native American culture and children.

This role involves creating a welcoming classroom, utilizing various teaching methods to engage students, and collaborating with families and the community. Join a district committed to inspiring and preparing every student for success.

Qualifications

• Experience working with Native American culture, tribes, and community.
• Previous teaching experience preferred.
• Understanding of Indian culture, history, and traditions.

Responsibilities

• Teaches Native American Studies content using district-approved curriculum.
• Creates a safe and welcoming classroom focused on learning.
• Uses student data to differentiate instruction.

Skills

Experience working with Native American culture

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Ability to cooperate and collaborate

Education

Oklahoma Teaching Certification or Emergency Certification

Job description

Secondary School Teacher, Native American Studies

Address Tulsa, OK, US

Highlights

• Experience working with Native American culture, tribes, and community
• Oklahoma Teaching Certification in an applicable secondary education subject area, or the ability to be Emergency Certified in an appropriate secondary education subject area

Tulsa Public Schools’ existing salary schedules provide career increment adjustments based on education/experience and/or years of creditable service. For more information about the salary for this specific position, please review the Salary Schedule for the corresponding Salary Grade (listed above).

Position Summary

The Secondary School Teacher of Native American Studies presents an Indigenous perspective and introduces the cultures, traditions, governments, languages, arts, contributions, and contemporary issues of Indigenous peoples of the Americas. The teacher’s primary responsibility is to ensure each student masters the objective of each lesson set forth by the curriculum provided by the district’s Office of Indian Education and Social Studies department. Students learn through storytelling, mixed media, guest speakers, and selected literature, as well as other sources curated from tribal nations and resources.

Key Functions

• Teaches Native American Studies content and skills using district-approved curriculum
• Creates a safe, purposeful, and welcoming classroom focused on learning
• Uses student data to differentiate instruction and drive mastery of standards
• Communicates regularly with students, families, and colleagues
• Participates in professional development and Indian Education events

Minimum Qualifications

Experience

• Experience working with Native American culture, tribes, and community
• Previous experience working with children preferred
• Previous teaching experience preferred

Licenses and Certifications

• Oklahoma Teaching Certification in an applicable secondary education subject area, or the ability to be Emergency Certified in an appropriate secondary education subject area
• Required to maintain professional certification and attend professional development provided by the district

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Understanding of Indian culture, history, and traditions, as well as resources to enrich Native American student education
• Ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively with others
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

  About Our District

  At Tulsa Public Schools, our mission is to inspire and prepare every student to love learning, achieve ambitious goals, and make positive contributions to our world. We are the destination for extraordinary educators and staff who work with our community and families to ignite the joy of learning and prepare every student for the greatest success in college, careers, and life. Our core values of equity, character, excellence, team, and joy guide how we work and interact with each other and our community.