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Zuni Language & Culture Instructor

Job Description

Position: Zuni Native Language & Culture Self-Contained Teacher

Reports to: Principal & District Bilingual Coordinator

Site: Site Specific (Middle/High Schools Only)

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Contract Length: 9 Month/188 days

Purpose: To provide classroom instruction in the Zuni Native language and culture. To create lesson plans, assess students, post grades, participate in teacher professional development, and report directly to the Principal.

Minimum Qualifications:
Must have a NM Native American Language and Culture Certificate (520);

Associate of Arts or Applied Science Degree preferred;

Ability to complete requirements of No Child Left Behind regulations;

Knowledge of Zuni culture, tradition, customs and language;

Experience with computers with the ability to enter data in computers, utilize SMART Board and Microsoft Office programs(s);

Experience in creating lesson plans, tracking information and records management skills;

Must be fluent in the English and Zuni language. Ability to communicate with students both orally and in writing in both English and Zuni Languages;

Must have skills in establishing and maintaining effective educational relationships with students;

Ability to be confidential;

Able to perform the following essential duties, physical and mental functions and utilize the essential equipment of the position with or without reasonable accommodation;

Essential Duties:
Teach district approved curriculum;

Develop and maintain lesson plans, present lessons and evaluate students progress;

Prepares instructional materials such as SMART Board presentations, media, duplicating, preparing hand-outs, etc.;

Teach content area lessons and permissible components of the Zuni culture in the Zuni language;

Supervise students and give them direction on assignments, tasks, projects and behavior as needed;

Maintain monthly attendance reports and class lists;

Coordinate with other Zuni language and culture staff concerning curriculum, students, activities and bilingual issues;

Ensure the required testing is done on a timely basis;

Teach district approved curriculum;

Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interest of the students;

Prepares for classes assigned, to include instructional materials such as SMART Board presentations, media, duplicating, preparing hand-outs, etc.;

Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities;

Employs a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media, consistent with the physical limitations of the location provided and the needs and capabilities of the individuals or student groups involved;

Guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and – in harmony with the goals – establishes clear objectives for all lessons, unit, projects and the like to communicate these objectives to students;

Assist the administration in implementing all policies and rules governing student life and conduct and for the classroom, develops reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedure and maintains order in the classroom in a fair and just manner;

Assesses the accomplishment of students on a regular basis and provides progress reports as required;

Evaluates pupils’ academic and social growth, keeps appropriate records and prepares progress reports;

Encourages students to set and maintain standard of classroom behavior;

Diagnoses the learning deficits of students on a regular basis, seeking the assistance of district specialist as required;

Maintain accurate, complete and correct records as required by law, district policy and administrative regulations;

Communicates regularly with parents by means of newsletters, notes, phone calls, conferences, etc.;

Is available to students and parents for education-related purposes;

Provides before and after school duty as assigned;

Reviews and analysis data to evaluate the students progress and areas of needed improvement;

Serves on District Committees, School Activities and Functions as assigned;

Meets the NMSDE Competencies for Teachers;

Ensure the required testing is done on a timely basis;

Perform assigned duties in a timely basis.

Physical Functions :
Frequently required to stand, talk, hear and sometime walk and sit;

Occasionally required to lift up to 30 pounds; may lift up to 75 pounds with the help of another employee;

Hand and eye coordination in operating computer, SMART Board, grading papers, and writing assignments;

Usually works on even surfaces, may walk on uneven surfaces outdoors;

Exposed to various degrees of noises (talking, attending games, assemblies etc.);

May work in close proximity of other individuals;

General vision, corrected to 20/20, reads a multitude of records, correspondence and data. Ability to adjust focus from various school tools to include: (SMART boards, computer, written assignments, typed material, etc.).

Mental Functions :
Must be able to:
apply knowledge of current research and theory to instructional program;

plan and implement lessons based on department and school objectives and the needs and abilities of students to whom assigned;

read, analyze and interpret curriculum, test, evaluations and bilingual material;

translate the English and Zuni Language for the purpose of student learning;

interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written and oral form;

deal with students and parents in such a way to maintain their goodwill;

respond appropriately to student behavior and discipline;

respond appropriately to supervision and accept recommendations;

communicate both orally and in writing, in English and Zuni;

effectively present information and respond to questions from students; parents, peers and supervisor.

Essential equipment :
Equipment available for the job will include: SMART Board, projectors, copiers, phone, fax, computer, calculator, printer, scanner, etc.

Large files, paper, writing utensils, staples, art supplies and related classroom materials.

Contact Us

Eltas EnterPrises Inc.
3978 Windgrove Crossing
Suite 200A
Suwanee, Georgia
30024, USA
contact@eltasjobs.com

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