Paiute Language Specialist

PAIUTE LANGUAGE SPECIALIST

Summary Description

Under general supervision of Title VI Specialist & the classroom teachers, assists in creating and delivering language and cultural instruction for the purpose of Paiute language and culture revitalization; and performs other duties as required.

Paiute Language Specialist positions are assigned to High Schools where designated Paiute Language classes are offered for credit. Paiute Language Instructor duties and responsibilities normally require a high percentage of time in more complex interpreting situations such as presentations, which require simultaneous interpretation of complex conversations.

• Maintain 9-12th grade instruction for beginner-level 1-4 Paiute language classes.
• Provide a culturally appropriate learning atmosphere that maintains a safe, physical environment for good instruction and learning and work with students and teachers developing hands‑on Paiute Language lessons that align with Nevada Academic Content Standards.
• Collaborate with the cooperating Certified classroom teacher, other language instructors, Curriculum & Instruction's World Language Coordinator, local tribal governments and tribal elders on course design and development to ensure teaching materials and evaluation measures are appropriate to achieve program objectives.
• Participate in professional development and training opportunities.
• Assist with linguistic documentation and archiving projects, utilizing questioning and discussion techniques in alignment with current recommended teaching practices.
• Provide language presentations for educational and cultural outreach events.
• Collaborate with other Tribes' language program staff to develop and nurture relationships and partnerships.
• Demonstrate professionalism, integrity, and ethical conduct.

Education/

Experience:

Any combination equivalent to education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and skills in qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and skills would be:

• A Bachelor's degree, or Associate's degree, or college courses completed in Education, Linguistics, Human Development and Family Sciences, Sociology, Counseling, or other related courses to education, Native Studies, Equity or Cultural studies.
• Three (3) years of teaching Paiute language.
• Demonstrated strong proficiency as a speaker of the Paiute language, as well as previous success in the delivery of language and cultural sharing and teaching events.

Knowledge of: Principles, concepts, and methodology that has been supplemented by skill gained through job experience to permit an independent performance of recurring assignments or supplemented by expanded professional or administrative knowledge gained through relevant education and experience.

Grammar, spelling, vocabulary, and equipment; familiarity with computers. Knowledge of the principles and techniques of effective verbal and written communication in the English and "Paiute" language or comparable language and or dialect.

Skills: Working with students 9th-12th grades; excellent communication and organizational skills; experience with lesson development strongly preferred; passion for inspiring students to learn the Paiute Language; experience with Zoom and Microsoft Teams preferred; presentations, communication, and interpersonal skills; ability to speak effectively before groups and respond to questions; ability to reflect on one's own teaching; respond to feedback and adjust and improve one's own teaching;

ability to incorporate traditional customs into a course of study; strong teamwork; willingness to work a flexible schedule per school determined schedule.

Be able to obtain NAC
391.233 Endorsement to teach Great Basin Native American language; exception to teach without endorsement (NRS 391.019).

• Must be able to work a flexible schedule, which may include mornings, afternoons, or evening hours.
• Must be able to speak, read, write and interpret the Paiute Language.

The job specification should not be construed to imply that these requirements are the exclusive…