Open to the Public
1st Shift Monday-Friday 7:30 am- 4:00 pm
Salary $36,316.80
Eligible Employer for Public Student Loan Forgiveness as a non-profit
Position Summary:
Under the supervision of Tribal School Principal, provide culturally responsive, resiliency-informed, and trauma-informed instructional services while maintaining a positive learning environment for Native American students in elementary grades at the Tribal School. All education staff must adhere to mandated reporting laws.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Plan and provide instructional services to Native American students in elementary grades.
- Assist in the development of exemplary programs designed to accommodate the cultural, educational, social, emotional, creative and other learning needs of students.
- Develop creative, engaging lesson plans and instructional materials according to Tribal Education Advisory Board approved educational standards.
- Provide instruction to make the curriculum accessible to each student.
- Establish positive relationships with students, families and the Tribal community.
- Establish and maintain a safe, nurturing, and inclusive classroom community.
- Participate in cultural teachings and professional development opportunities to reinforce concepts in the classroom.
- Possess a working knowledge of balanced assessment and data analysis to identify areas for improvement in differentiated instruction, and areas of need or strength for students.
- Plan and coordinate the involvement of paraprofessionals, parents and volunteers in the classroom and on field trips.
- Work with other Tribal programs to insure a holistic approach within the classroom.
- Interpret school program to parents in order to strengthen parental understanding of the individual student`s needs and the school`s role in the student`s life.
- Work with Tribal Schools Principal and Tribal Education Department staff for purposes of planning, scheduling, decision making, problem solving, etc.
- Maintain student confidentiality in accordance with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) and all other privacy regulations.
- Must maintain strict confidentiality and present a positive, professional demeanor and image at all times.
- The above duties and responsibilities are not an all-inclusive list but rather a general representation of the duties and responsibilities associated with this position. The duties and responsibilities will be subject to change based on organizational needs and/or deemed necessary by the supervisor.
Contacts/Purpose of Contacts:
- Empowered to interact with students in a classroom situation.
- Contact with parents, volunteers, paraprofessionals and instructional staff at the Tribal School.
- Contact with other Tribal departments.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Knowledge of education principles and practices and curriculum development.
- Knowledge of culturally responsive, trauma-informed, and resiliency-informed instructional practices.
- Knowledge in records management.
- Skill in teaching children in PK-5 grades.
- Skill in operating business computers and office machines, including in a Windows environment, specifically Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint.
- Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
- Ability to establish and maintain professional relationships with individuals of varying social and cultural backgrounds and with co-workers at all levels.
- Ability to represent organization in a professional manner, building respect and confidence in the community.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality.
- Ability to lead and guide the work of others.
- Ability to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
Physical Demands:
- Frequent use of hands, wrists, fingers associated with computer equipment.
- Required to stand for extended periods of time.
- Occasionally walk and stand.
- Normal visual acuity, ability to talk and hear.
- Occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Work Environment:
- Normal office and school environment.
- Extended hours and irregular shifts may be required.
- Exposure to childhood colds, viruses.
- Travel may be required.
