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Tohono Oodham Cultural Curriculum Specialist - 7987 

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Job Title: Tohono O'odham Cultural Curriculum Specialist

Department: Education

Program: Tohono O'odham ha Mamscama i he Wemta

Status: Non-Exempt/Full-time

Salary: $23.92/hourly

Position Summary:

Under general supervision, ensure to improve the quality of education by cultivating a dual-language instructional format through curriculum development and educational advancement where the O’odham culture, language, and history serves as the foundation of the Tohono O’odham ha Ma:mscama i he We:mta Program.

The work is goal driven with ongoing reviews and adjustments, with occasional spot checks while in process, to ensure accuracy, timeliness and conformance to established standards; major work tasks are covered by instructions or procedures and unusual situations are referred to a supervisor.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Develop and implement the Tohono O’odham Education Standards with the aim of improving educational opportunities.
  • Create, modify, and improve curriculum resources and materials in a variety of format to support a full immersion of Ni’ok teaching, learning, and communication.
  • Evaluate and provide recommendations to improve curriculum planning and teaching methods.
  • Evaluate and interpret assessment data, strategies for tracking student progress, and communication of results.
  • Coach teachers and instructional aides in strategies for effective instructional delivery and curriculum planning.
  • Collaborate with Tohono O’odham Nation, departments, and community programs to implement and maintaining services in accordance with governing requirement in developing the most effective educational programs.
  • Develops and maintain records and databases on student and program activities, materials, and supplies.
  • Organizes and facilitates classes, workshops, seminars, and other training services.
  • Performs other job related duties as assigned and contributes to a team effort.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

  • Knowledge of the Tohono O’odham culture, customs, and traditions.
  • Knowledge of curriculum development and indigenous education practices.
  • Knowledge of applicable federal, state, tribal laws, regulations and requirements.
  • Skill in operating various word-processing, spreadsheets, and database software programs.
  • Skill in providing superior customer service to external and internal customers.
  • Ability to communicate efficiently and effectively both verbally and in writing in English.
  • Ability to communicate efficiently and effectively verbally in Tohono O’odham.
  • Ability to create and present effective speeches and presentations.
  • Ability to exercise independent judgment.
  • Ability to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
  • Ability to establish and maintain positive and effective working relationships with other employees and the general public.
  • Ability to interpret applicable federal, state, county and local laws, regulations, and requirements.
  • Ability to maintain privileged confidential information.
  • Ability to work independently and meet strict time lines.
  • Ability to work extended hours and various work schedules.
 
Position Requirements

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Associates Degree in Education or closely related field and four years’ work experience in a teaching or curriculum, or an equivalent combination of training, education, and work experience which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of this position.
  • Incumbents are required to demonstrate fluency in both Tohono O’odham Language and English as a condition of employment.

Licenses, Certifications, Special Requirements:

  • Must obtain an O’odham Teacher Certification within two years of hire.
  • Must obtain certifications in Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), Automated External Defibrillator (AED) and First Aid within the first six months of hire.
  • Upon recommendation for hire, a criminal background and National FBI check is required to determine suitability for hire, including a 39-month Motor Vehicle Record.
  • May require possessing and maintaining a valid driver’s license, (no DUIs or major traffic citations within the last three years).
  • If required, must meet the Tohono O’odham Nation tribal employer’s insurance requirements to receive a driver’s permit to operate program vehicles.

Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, sit, climb or balance, and taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

This list of duties and responsibilities is illustrative only of the tasks performed by this position and is not all-inclusive.

 
Location Sells  
Open Date 10/19/2022  
Close Date  
About the Organization The Tohono O'odham Nation is a federally-recognized tribe that includes approximately 28,000 members occupying tribal lands in Southwestern Arizona. The Nation is the second largest reservations in Arizona in both population and geographical size, with a land base of 2.8 million acres and 4,460 square miles, approximately the size of the State of Connecticut. Its four non-contiguous segments total more than 2.8 million acres at an elevation of 2,674 feet.  

This position is currently not accepting applications.

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