Zuni Language Teacher

About the role

This job provides classroom instruction in the Zuni language to meet the goals and objectives of the Zuni Public School District's State Bilingual Program.

Responsibilities

• Treat all students with dignity and respect
• Follow the directions of the school administrator and the bilingual program coordinator
• Provide direct instruction in the Zuni language to varying levels of students
• Implement the Zuni curriculum in alignment with the pacing guide of the curriculum
• Coordinate with other Zuni language instructors on assignments, tasks, projects and behavior as needed
• Coordinate with other Zuni language instructors concerning curriculum, students, activities and Zuni language issues
• Ensure that required testing is done on a timely basis
• Manage multiple projects, schedules and student activities
• Plan, develop and implement instructional plans
• Reinforce academic behaviors to individual or small groups of students and monitor student progress
• Establish, model, practice and reinforce age-appropriate rules and logical consequences
• Maintain data charts and records related to student progress
• Maintain a clean, safe and organized classroom
• Provide immediate, corrective and/or positive feedback to students regarding behavior and/or academic performance
• Maintain confidentiality of student records, conversations, discussions and classroom information
• Maintain discipline in the classroom at all times
• Participate in required professional development opportunities and meetings
• Perform other duties as assigned on a timely basis

Requirements

• Ace or Applied Science Degree
• An equivalent combination of education experience
• NM Education Assistant License Level III (502)
• NM Native American Language and Culture Certificate (520)
• Substitute Teacher license
• Knowledge of Zuni culture, traditions, customs and language
• Experience in computer operations with the ability to enter data, utilize interactive panels, Student Information System (SIS), Google programs and Microsoft Office programs
• Experience in developing lessons using backwards planning, tracking information for progress monitoring and records management
• Fluency in the Zuni language and English language with the ability to communicate effectively with students both orally and in writing
• Skills in establishing and maintaining effective educational relationships with students
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Ability to participate in focused and reflective work ethics
• Clearly and accurately communicate with teachers, students, supervisors, and families
• Exhibit personal responsibility for daily work and attendance and personal appearance
• Effectively present information and respond to questions from students, parents, peers and supervisors
• Be able to meet assigned deadlines

Qualifications

• Associate of Arts or Applied Science Degree
• An equivalent combination of education experience
• NM Education Assistant License Level III (502)
• NM Native American Language and Culture Certificate (520)
• Substitute Teacher license
• Knowledge of Zuni culture, traditions, customs and language
• Experience in computer operations with the ability to enter data, utilize interactive panels, Student Information System (SIS), Google programs and Microsoft Office programs
• Experience in developing lessons using backwards planning, tracking information for progress monitoring and records management
• Fluency in the Zuni language and English language with the ability to communicate effectively with students both orally and in writing
• Skills in establishing and maintaining effective educational relationships with students
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Ability to participate in focused and reflective work ethics
• Clearly and accurately communicate with teachers, students, supervisors, and families
• Exhibit personal responsibility for daily work and attendance and personal appearance
• Effectively present information and respond to questions from students, parents, peers and supervisors
• Be able to meet assigned deadlines