Tlingit Language Teacher (Tlingit Culture, Language and Literacy Program/Harborview Elementary School)

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Job Ttitle: Tlingit Language Teacher (Tlingit Culture, Language and Literacy Program/Harborview Elementary School)

Company: Juneau School District


Description: Tlingit Language Teacher (Tlingit Culture, Language and Literacy Program/Harborview Elementary School) JobID: 9283

• Position Type:

Elementary School Teaching

• Date Posted:

9/5/2024

• Location:

Harborview Elementary

• Date Available:

ASAP

• Closing Date:

JEA/Public 09/10/24Location: Tlingit Culture Language and Literacy Program/Harborview Elementary School
Full Time Position (1.0 FTE)TEACHING POSITION: Requires Alaska teaching certificate with appropriate endorsement (s) (for information visit: ).*This position is being posted to JEA and the Public simultaneously. *
***ANY POSITION ADVERTISED AUGUST 1ST OR LATER WILL BE A ONE-YEAR CONTRACT ONLY.**
Position Summary: The successful individual will work with students to help them learn subject matter and skills that will contribute to their development as mature, able, and responsible men and women. The individual will promote the kind of instruction and learning environment that will enable each student in the district to master the skills appropriate to age, grade level and individual capacity.This position is responsible for teaching Tlingit language scope and sequence, developing teaching lessons, and teaching Tlingit language with an emphasis on proper protocols and effective strategies for conveying traditional language and culture. Practice and skills in traditional culture, such as songs, drumming, and dancing are desirable.Minimum Requirements:

• Valid Alaska teaching certificate with appropriate endorsement or valid Alaska Type M limited certificate (requires that the individual demonstrate subject-matter expertise in Alaska Native language or culture) (visit

for details on Alaska certification), or ability to obtain Alaska certification. * A basic proficiency in the Tlingit language as evidenced by the successful completion of at least 3 credit hours of university level Tlingit language, or a passing score on the TCLL Incoming Student Assessment.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Education from an accredited university.
• Knowledge of many teaching strategies for diverse students.
• Experience speaking and teaching Tlingit language.
• Experience teaching using multi-sensory or promising practices in second language learning
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with classroom teachers.

Compensation: Salary is dependent on experience and education. The Juneau School District offers a competitive salary, excellent benefits including medical, dental, vision, and the Teachers Retirement System (TRS) plan.

Salary:

Location: Alaska

Date: Fri, 06 Sep 2024 23:38:04 GMT


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