Tewa Program Coordinator

Poppy Bank; Ohkay Owingeh (NM); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Ohkay Owingeh Department of Education seeks a Tewa Coordinator to support the Executive Director in implementing Tewa language and culture programs. The role involves program reporting, grant writing, and participation in school/board meetings, with strict confidentiality for students and staff.

The coordinator will develop lesson plans, assist online classes via Zoom, and help secure licensure for Tewa teachers, while coordinating with education partners.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Education or related field is required.
• One-year experience is preferred or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must pass pre-employment drug/alcohol screen and background investigation.

Responsibilities

• Develop lesson plans and instructional materials for Tewa Program instruction.
• Assist online Tewa Classes (Zoom) and admit participants into the class.
• Coordinate with current Tewa Teachers to identify Tribal Members to serve as Tewa Teachers.
• Assist with licensure through the New Mexico Public Education Department for Tewa Teachers (520 NA Licensure).
• Assist with Program Reporting for all State and Federal funding sources and required quarterly/annual reports.

Skills

Pre-employment drug screen

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Education or related field

Job description

• Base Pay $20.13 - $30.20 / Hour
• Employee Type Full Time-Non-Exempt

Contact information

• Name Aileen Lopez
• Phone [phone]
• Email [e-mail]

Description

Under the direct supervision of the Executive Director of Education, the Tewa Coordinator assists the Executive Director with implementing programs and activities that increase the levels of Tewa fluency which shall include traditions and culture. The Tewa Coordinator will assist with program reporting, grant writing, and participate in school/board meetings. The Tewa Coordinator shall maintain confidentiality of all privileged information in regards to students, participants, and program staff, etc.

Requirements

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS, EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Must successfully be able to successfully pass a pre-employment drug/alcohol screen and background investigation
• Bachelor’s Degree in Education or related field
• Plus, one-year experience
• Or equivalent combination of education and experience

Summary

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Works under the direct supervision of the Education Director.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

None

NATURE OF WORK

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Develop lesson plans and instructional materials suitable for individualized and small group Tewa Program instruction.
• Assists the Tewa Teachers in on-line Tewa Classes (Zoom) and admits participants into the class.
• Coordinates with current Tewa Teachers to identify Tribal Members to serve as Tewa Teachers.
• Works with current Tewa Teachers and newly appointed Tewa Teachers to secure licensure through the New Mexico Public Education Department (520 NA Licensure).
• Assists with the Program Reporting for all State and Federal funding sources.
• Assists and prepares all required quarterly, semi-annual, and year-end reporting to all funding sources.
• Coordinates meetings between the Ohkay Owingeh Department of Education and designated parties in regards to students and the Tewa Program.
• Assists with the development of a Tewa Language Immersion Program.
• Assists with the development of a Tewa Language Bilingual Seal.
• Uses a diverse learning environment to present subject matter related to the Tewa language to students in a classroom setting.
• Establishes and maintains standards of student behavior essential to achieving a functional learning atmosphere in a classroom setting.
• Prepares, administers, and corrects test and records test results.
• Evaluates students’ academic and social growth by keeping appropriate records and progress reports.
• Keeps attendance, grade records, and student assessment documentation as required by the Board of Education.
• Creates an active environment for learning through functional and attractive displays, bulletin boards, and learning centers.
• Maintains required inventory records.
• Must be able to maintain confidentiality.
• Participates in curriculum development programs and implements the same.
• Participates in the sponsorship of student activities to include in and out-of-classroom activities.
• Performs other duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES, SKILLS and CERTIFICATIONS

• Knowledge of traditional form of government and pueblo customs and traditions.
• Knowledge or understanding of the Tewa Language.
• Knowledge of the functions and structure of Ohkay Owingeh.
• Knowledge of applicable federal, state, county, and local laws, regulations and requirements.
• Knowledge of records management procedures.
• Knowledge of business English, proper spelling, grammar, punctuation, and basic arithmetic.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English; both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain professional relationships with individuals of various social and cultural backgrounds and with co-workers at all levels.
• Ability to work effectively with individuals and demonstrate leadership and teambuilding skills with empathy and enthusiasm.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to analyze situations and perform appropriate course of action.
• Ability to work independently and meet strict deadlines.
• Ability to make solid decisions and demonstrate independent judgment.
• Ability to define problems, gathers data, establishes facts, and draw accurate conclusions.
• Ability to demonstrate moral character, honesty, tact, fairness, lack of prejudice, and desire to help when dealing with people.
• Ability to work extended hours and various work schedules.
• Ability to supervise and ensure a safe learning environment for all students.
• Ability to respond to emergency or crisis situations.
• Ability to prepare accurate, complete, and legible reports as well as create and present detailed, accurate, objective, and effective speeches and presentations.
• Skill in operating business computers and office machines.
• Skill in operating business programs, specifically, Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Publisher, and presentation software.
• Skills in analyzing problems, projecting consequences, identifying solutions, and implementing recommendations.
• Skill in preparing reports and correspondences.
• Skill in directing the activities of groups of youth and adults; evaluating progress and maintaining an orderly classroom setting.
• Skill in writing lesson plans and using curriculum guidelines.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly is required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to walk. The employee occasionally is required to stand; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds

WORK ENVIROMENT:

Work is generally performed in an office setting with a moderate noise level. Evening and/or weekend work may be required. Tight time constraints and multiple demands are common. Travel will be required for training, meetings, conferences, presentations, and other events.

The position description identifies the key responsibilities and expectations for performance. It cannot encompass all specific job tasks that an employee may be required to perform. Employees are required to follow any other job-related instructions and perform job related duties as may be reasonably assigned by his/her supervisor.