Yaqui Language Teacher

Job Summary

The Yaqui Language Teacher requires a broad level of knowledge of the Yaqui Language and Culture. The incumbent develops and implements a language curriculum for a comprehensive program to include K-12 students. This position will require designing and producing instructional materials for a variety of grade levels, as well as conducting Yaqui Language classes.

Principle Duties and Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare, and deliver classroom lesson plans, instructional materials, and instructional activities that facilitate interactive learning resulting in language acquisition in accordance with established departmental procedures.
• Develop and implement a curriculum for teaching the Yaqui language to Tempe Union High School District students, as well as other approved audiences.
• Collaborate with other language instructors to create Yaqui language learning standards, units, and assessments to guide the instruction of the Yaqui Language.
• Collaborate with other instructors to develop Yaqui language and cultural resource materials for use in the classrooms and in other educational presentations.
• Incorporate various culturally relevant instructional methods to teach the Yaqui language in grades K-12.
• Absorb and analyze data from pre- and post-language assessments to help guide classroom instruction.
• Record and synthesize student progress in the acquisition of the Yaqui language.
• Attend all language instruction sessions that are prescribed by the Department.
• Participate in scheduled professional development with other language instructors.
• Maintain the organization of curricular materials, handouts, classroom schedules, and equipment care etc.
• Assist in the development of college level coursework in the Yaqui language.
• Provide instruction to college-level students enrolled in Yaqui teacher preparation coursework.
• Record student progress, prepare monthly and yearly reports.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of: - Writing and speaking the Yaqui language;
• Phonology and phonetics of the Yaqui language;
• Instructional methods and practices;
• Standard practices in curriculum development to address the educational and understanding level for K-12;
• Recordkeeping principles;
• English and Yaqui language, grammar, and punctuation;
• Applicable federal, state and local laws, rules, and regulations;
• Yaqui culture, customs, resources and traditions and/or a willingness to learn.

Skills and Abilities

• Prepare and present the Yaqui language curriculum in a variety of formats;
• Apply fundamental principles of Teacher Education, including instructional methods and practices;
• Maintain files and records;
• Provide excellent customer service;
• Coordinate outreach efforts in assigned Yaqui communities;
• Handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines;
• Interact and maintain effective working relationships with employees, the public, and outside public agencies;
• Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing;
• Operate a variety of office equipment, including a computer and related software applications;
• Good communication and interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with co-workers, supervisor, management, Council members, and the public. Have the ability to sufficiently exchange or convey information and receive verbal and written work instructions.

Education, Certifications and Experience Required

• Bachelor’s Degree in Education, Social Work, American Indian Studies or a closely related field, and three (3) years of speaking the Yaqui language fluently. AND- Possession of a Teaching Certificate or be able to obtain the certificate within 3 months of hire;
• Preferably experience in classroom teaching
• Requires the ability to read and write the Yaqui Language at a level that would allow the incumbent to perform the duties listed;
• Must be able to pass an oral interview to establish language fluency;
• Proficient in Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook;
• Must possess and maintain a valid Arizona Driver’s License;
• This position will require the incumbent to work non-traditional hours, nights, and weekends;
• Must have a current Level 1 Arizona Clearance Card. Failure to maintain a current Level 1 Clearance Card will result in termination.

Benefits

• The Pascua Yaqui Tribe provides 22 days of Paid Time Off which increases with years of service and 15 paid Holidays per year.
• We offer a comprehensive healthcare benefit package that surpasses or rivals the biggest organizations in Tucson.
• We encourage you to stay healthy by providing an onsite Wellness Center.
• The Tribe offers a 401(k) Plan with a generous match in which you're immediately vested along with a profit sharing plan after one year of employment.
• Sworn police and and fire employees are eligible to make Pre-Tax and After-Tax contirbutions to the Arizona Public Safety Personnel Retirement Systems ("PSPRS").