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Elementary Cultural Educator/Resource Specialist

Position Category Teaching - Lower Elementary
Position Type Full Time
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Posting End Date
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School District Colcord Public Schools
City, State

Colcord, OK
United States

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.

Required Qualifications 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.
Include the following materials with your application: Resume
Include the following materials with your application: Transcripts
Include the following materials with your application: Teaching/Administration Certification
Application Instructions May apply at colcordschools.com or the URL.
Link https://colcordschools.schoolspring.com/
Contact Name Remington Rogers
Contact Email rrogers@colcordschools.com