JOB TITLE:

Elementary Cultural Educator / Resource Specialist

 

JOB CLASS & HOURS:            

Certified, Full-time, 10-month

Monday through Friday, and 7:30 am - 3:30 pm

(The supervisor retains the right to adjust the work schedule and job description/duties based on the district's needs.)

 

SUPERVISOR:

Title VI Project Director (Federal Programs Director)

 

This position will be under the supervision, direction, and evaluation of the Title VI Project Director.  The performance of this job will be evaluated annually in accordance with Oklahoma Law and the Board of Education's evaluation policy.

 

DESCRIPTION:

Colcord Public Schools is committed to serving our Native American students appropriately and equitably. The majority of our Native American student population is Cherokee. A significant need identified to serve our Cherokee students is integrating the Cherokee language and culture into our schools.

The Elementary Cultural Educator / Resource Specialist effectively implements and executes the Cherokee Language Push-In Program at Colcord Elementary. The push-in program is a social studies supplement that teaches the Cherokee language and culture to small groups of elementary students. The position also serves as a JOM Special Projects Coordinator and will hold the Cherokee Club weekly to prepare students for JOM Special Projects competitions. (Extra Duty Stipend—$3,000) This position is funded through the district’s Title VI- Indian Education & JOM programs.

 

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, & QUALIFICATIONS (Certified Applicants):     

• A Bachelor's degree is required, and a Master’s degree is preferred.
• Hold or be willing to obtain a valid Oklahoma Teaching Certificate.
• Prior teaching experience is preferred but not required.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, & QUALIFICATIONS (Support Applicants):   

• High School Diploma or GED
• Tier I certified (or willing to become certified)
• Tier II certified (or willing to become certified) 
• Paraprofessional or teaching experience is preferred but not required.

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:

• Applicant cannot be related to any currently seated school board members within the second degree of affinity or consanguinity.
• Must pass a required criminal history background check and provide proof of U.S. citizenship or legal resident alien status.

SKILLS & ABILITIES:

Skills and abilities of this position include, but are not limited to:

• Be motivated, hard-working, high-achieving, and dependable and team-oriented.
• Have excellent attendance and a commitment to serving the district's students.
• Have excellent attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and a willingness to learn and grow.
• Have Cherokee language/cultural skills (or be willing to acquire language/cultural skills)

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Duties and responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:

• Working in conjunction with classroom teachers to maintain a positive classroom learning environment.
• Provide one-on-one instruction, work with small groups of children to reinforce lessons, and supervise students in the classroom. Assist in preparing instructional resources and aid students in using them.
• Coordinate and implement the Cherokee Language Push-In Coordinator at Colcord Elementary.
• Develop Cherokee language and cultural resources for the Cherokee Language Push-In Coordinator at Colcord Elementary.
• Maintain a weekly activity planning form for the Cherokee Language Push-In Coordinator at Colcord Elementary.
• Schedule and organize cultural activities and presentations.
• Development and implementation of the Elementary Cherokee Word-of-the-Day Program.
• Serve as a JOM Special Projects Coordinator and hold the Cherokee Club weekly to prepare students for JOM Special Projects competitions. (Extra Duty Stipend- $3,000)
• Contribute to and attend all activities, competitions, events, and meetings concerning Native American Programs.
• Complete all reports and forms promptly as requested by the Title VI Project Director.
• Utilize Smore and assist the Title VI Project Director with developing the monthly Native American Programs Newsletter.
• Provide the Title VI Project Director with pictures and videos of student participation in activities and projects. This will assist the Title VI Project Director in creating the annual JOM PowerPoint presentation.
• Assist with executing a yearly fundraiser. Funds raised will be deposited in the Native American Programs activity account for additional supplies, resources, and materials.
• Attend training, conferences, and professional development opportunities as requested by the Title VI Project Director.
• Work with the Title VI Project Director, Middle/High School Cultural Educator/Resource Specialist, and the JOM Special Projects Coordinators to promote the Cherokee language and culture across the district.
• Be an advocate of the Cherokee language and culture.
• This position will be under the supervision, direction, and evaluation of the Title VI Project Director. The Title VI Project Director may assign additional duties and responsibilities not mentioned above if they are related to the effective execution of the Native American Programs.

TRAINING & MEETING REQUIREMENTS:

• Attend professional development training, conferences, and meetings as required by the Title VI Project Director, administration, Board of Education, or district policy.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Operate in a classroom environment.
• Routinely use standard classroom technology and equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, and fax machines.

PHYSICAL, MENTAL DEMANDS, & DEPENDABILITY:

• The job generally requires 80% standing, 10% walking, and 10% sitting. It is performed in a clean, healthy environment and requires light physical effort.
• The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling, and significant fine finger dexterity.
• Must be able to care for oneself, see, hear, walk, stand, lift, bend, reach, climb, stoop, squat, speak, breathe, learn, read, concentrate, think, and perform work by doing manual tasks, with or without reasonable accommodation.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:        

Employment is considered annually in accordance with Oklahoma law. Compensation is to be determined by the school board.