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Washoe County School District · 4 weeks ago

Paiute Language Specialist (40 hrs/wk, 260 days/yr)

Reno, NV

Part-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$25.26/hr - $30.45/hr

3+ years exp

Washoe County School District is seeking a Paiute Language Specialist to assist in creating and delivering language and cultural instruction for the purpose of Paiute language and culture revitalization. The Specialist will maintain 9-12th grade instruction for beginner-level Paiute language classes and collaborate with teachers and local tribal governments on course design and development.

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Responsibilities

Maintaining 9-12th grade instruction for beginner-level 1-4 Paiute language classes

Providing a culturally appropriate learning atmosphere that maintains a safe, physical environment for good instruction and learning

Working with students and teachers on developing hands-on Paiute Language lessons that align with Nevada Academic Content Standards

Collaborating with the cooperating Certified classroom teacher, other language instructors, Curriculum & Instruction's World Language Coordinator as well as local tribal governments and tribal elders on course design and development

Participating in professional development and training opportunities

Assisting with linguistic documentation and archiving projects, utilizing questioning and discussion techniques in alignment with current recommended teaching practices

Providing language presentations for educational and cultural outreach events

Collaborating with other Tribes' language program staff to develop and nurture relationships and partnerships

Demonstrating professionalism, integrity, and ethical conduct

Qualification

Paiute language proficiencyTeaching experienceLesson developmentEffective communicationCultural knowledgeComputer familiarityZoom proficiencyMicrosoft Teams proficiencyOrganizational skillsTeamworkFlexibilityPresentation skillsInterpersonal skillsFeedback responsiveness

Required

A Bachelor's degree, and /or Associate's degree or college courses completed in Education, Linguistics, Human Development and Family Sciences, Sociology, Counseling or other related courses to education, Native Studies, Equity or Cultural studies

Three (3) years of teaching Paiute language

Demonstrated a strong proficiency as a speaker of the Paiute language, as well as previous success in the delivery of language and cultural sharing and teaching events

Knowledge of principles, concepts, and methodology which has been supplemented by skill gained through job experience to permit an independent performance of recurring assignments or supplemented by expanded professional or administrative knowledge gained through relevant education and experience that has provided skill in carrying out assignments, operations and processes that are significantly more difficult and complex

Grammar, spelling, vocabulary, and equipment; familiarity with computers

Knowledge of the principles and techniques of effective verbal and written communication in the English and 'Paiute' language or comparable language and or dialect

Skill at working with students 9th-12th grades

Excellent communication and organizational skills

Passion for inspiring students to learn the Paiute Language

Presentations, communication, and interpersonal skills; and the ability to speak effectively before groups and respond to questions

The ability to reflect on one's own teaching; respond to feedback and adjust and improve one's own teaching as experience is gained

Ability to incorporate the traditional customs in a course of study

Strong teamwork, and willingness to work a flexible schedule per school determined to schedule

Be able to obtain NAC 391.233 Endorsement to teach Great Basin Native American language; exception to teach without endorsement (NRS 391.019)

Must be able to work a flexible schedule, which may include mornings, afternoons, or evening hours

Must be able to speak, read, write and interpret the Paiute Language