Dena'ina Language Teacher

Job Description

Job Description

Dena'ina Language TeacherDepartment: Culture and LanguageProgram: Dena'ina Language InstituteReports to: Dena'ina Language Reading CoachEmployment Status: Full-TimeFLSA Status: ExemptSchedule: 40 Hours/52 WeeksJob SummaryThe Dena'ina Language Teacher creates instructional content in both Dena'ina and English, develop personal teaching skills, teach elementary students Dena'ina language, and increase personal proficiency in the Dena'ina language. Dena'ina Language Teacher will be teaching adults, children, and family units for approximately half of their day. The other half of the Dena'ina Language Teacher's day will be learning Dena'ina language and culture with a long term goal of language proficiency. The Dena'ina Language Teacher will learn Dena'ina language speaking, writing, spelling, and translation skills.Essential FunctionsLead Dena'ina language teaching as a learner, teacher, and innovatorCollaborate with the Dena'ina Culture and Language Department, the early learning and K-12 Kenaitze programs, and to teach and align language work with Kenaitze Indian Tribe's mission and visionStudy Dena'ina language and culture to increase speaking, writing, transcription, and translation skillsParticipate in Dena'ina language classes to increase personal Dena'ina language skillsLearn, implement, and model second Language Acquisition and Science of Reading teaching strategies, methods, techniques and approachesCollaboratively teach Dena'ina speaking, reading, and writing through a bilingual approach at the Tułen Charter SchoolModel language and instructional best practice for staff and learnersLearn and teach the Dena'ina Language for All curriculum with fidelity including instructor materials, rubrics, and processes to ensure program viability of Language ProgramsEngage in continuous improvement coaching cycles with the Dena'ina Culture and Language Department programsEnsures compliance with Tribal, federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, Tribal policies and TERO ordinanceIt is the intent of this job description to highlight the essential functions of the position; however, it is not an all-inclusive list. The incumbent may be called upon and required to follow or perform other duties and tasks requested by his/her supervisor, consistent with the purpose of the position, department and/or the Kenaitze Indian Tribe's objectives.Working ConditionsLifting RequirementsMedium work – Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.Physical RequirementsStand or Sit (Stationary position)Walk (Move, Traverse)Use hands/fingers to handle or feel (Operate, Activate, Use, Prepare, Inspect, Place, Detect, Position)Climb (stairs/ladders) or balance (Ascend/Descend, Work atop, Traverse)Stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl (Position self (to), Move)Talk/hear (Communicate, Detect, Converse with, Discern, Convey, Express oneself, Exchange information)See (Detect, Determine, Perceive, Identify, Recognize, Judge, Observe, Inspect, Estimate, Assess)OSHA CategoriesCategory II – Normal routine involves no exposure to blood, body fluid or tissue, but exposure or potential for exposure may occurTravelKenaitze Indian Tribe Service AreaIn-StateOut-of- StateQualificationsEducationBachelors Degree in Education, Degree in Linguistsics, or a combination of education and experience in Dena'ina culture and language may be substituted for a degreeExperienceTwo (2) years experience teaching adultsTwo (2) years experience teaching youthExperience in Dena'ina cultural practices and traditionsExperience in Dena'ina language and literacyLicense/CertificationScience of Reading Certification or obtain within 120 days upon hireMust have a valid Alaska State driver's license and must remain insurable under the Tribe's policy or obtain within ninety (90) daysPreferredBilingualCoursework in Dena'ina language acquisitionKnowledge and experience working with cultural diversitiesSpecial SkillsAbility to motivate staff and studentsExcellent oral and written communication skillsCreative, energetic approach to achieving goalsProficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, or obtain training within 90 days of hireAbility to work independently as well as collaborativelyBuilds content in the Kenaitze Indian Tribe Dena'ina language virtual learning management systemConducts business in a service-oriented manner that is attentive, pleasant, respectful and kind when dealing with un'ina, visitors, co-workers and othersThis position is a Covered Position subject to all requirements of the Alaska Barrier Crimes Act (ABCA) and to the Indian Child Protection and Family Violence Prevention Act, (ICPA). ABCA and ICPA requirements apply and must be complied with at all times in order to remain in the position.