RESOURCE TEACHER: INDIAN EDUCATION

JOB STATUS: OPEN

POSTING NUMBER: 00060436

SCHOOL YEAR: 2024-2025

CALENDAR: Traditional

POSTING NUMBER: 00060436

LOCATION: 060:INDIAN EDUCATION

POSITION TITLE: RESOURCE TEACHER: INDIAN EDUCATION

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To provide direct instructional support to teachers who are providing instruction to students in Indigenous Language bilingual programs.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Incumbent must achieve the following outcomes with or without reasonable accommodation:

• Provides demonstration lessons for Native American Language Arts and/or ELD teachers as appropriate.
• Provides assistance to school staffs in the development, implementation and assessment of Indigenous language bilingual language curriculum and delivery.
• Serves on district committees and task forces as designated by the supervisor.
• Assists teachers in identified programs with language acquisitions strategies and development of instruction that is based on traditional tribal values, life-ways and principles, while also incorporating current best practices and technologies.

PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND EXPERIENCE:

• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Knowledge of indigenous education programs in theory and practice
• Knowledge of language development in relation to Indigenous students and communities
• Flexibility, organization, decision-making and problem-solving skills.
• Interpersonal skills with diverse populations in-person and on the telephone.
• Ability to meet deadlines, work on multiple projects and coordinate the work of others.
• Knowledge of word processing, database and spreadsheet software.
• Knowledge of: second language acquisition, educational foundations, assessment, instructional planning, curriculum, materials and school-community relations.
• Knowledge of bilingual literacy development.
• Knowledge of district policies on immunization, medication, first aid, child abuse/neglect and substance abuse.
• Master's degree in bilingual education or related field preferred.

REQUIREMENTS:

• NM Native American Language and Culture (NALC) certificate
• Valid New Mexico Teacher's license
• TESOL endorsement
• Three years working with predominantly Native American students in an elementary or secondary school setting

CONTACT INFORMATION:

Contact: Philip Farson at 505.884.6392 ex80039 / philip.farson@aps.edu

APPLY TO:

APPLY ONLINE: WWW.APS.EDU, APS Jobs, Certified Application. In addition to providing supporting documents to meet the position requirements, you must also submit an updated cover letter & resume.

ADDITIONAL INFO:

SALARY: SCHEDULE A

DAYS: 190

HOURS:

START DATE: 07/31/2024