Ojibwe Language​/Culture Curriculum Specialist

Summary:
To teach Ojibwe language and American Indian culture and history to students, provide culturally-relevant professional development to staff, and assist in applying for language/culture grants.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Teach or co-teach Ojibwe language and American Indian culture and history classes to high school, middle school and elementary students, as assigned

• Provides students with essential elements of instruction including teaching at appropriate levels of difficulty, monitoring student progress and adjusting instruction accordingly, and employing various principles of learning

• Develop Ojibwe language curriculum according to the world language standards

• Develop lesson plans that are standards-aligned and culturally-relevant

• Implement assessments that are aligned with unit objectives

• Actively participate in professional development and staff meetings

• Collaborate and communicate with students and families about academic progress and behavior including facilitating parent/teacher conferences

• Establish and maintain high expectations and routines for academic work and classroom behavior

• Maintain accurate records, grade book, and data tracking systems

• Pursue professional development activities to deepen knowledge of content and teaching skills and identify professional needs and take initiative to meet these needs

• Provide professional development and coaching sessions to teachers and staff on the American Indian state standards, Ojibwe language, American Indian culture, history and contemporary issues

• Assist Director in applying for language/culture grants and completing grant reporting

• Perform other duties as required and assigned

Qualifications:

• Valid MN teaching license, or ability to obtain licensure in American Indian Language, Culture and History, required

• BS/BA Degree required; degree in American Indian Studies, preferred

• Expansive knowledge of Native American culture, history and contemporary issues, required; expansive knowledge of Ojibwe language, preferred

Language

Skills:

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and in small group situations to students, parents and/or staff.

Mathematical skills:
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measurement, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to perform basic arithmetical calculations.

Reasoning Ability:
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but involved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

Other skills and abilities:
Ability to operate computers and photocopying machines. Ability to assume responsibility for supervising students,…