Certified Middle School Teacher

OSAGE NATION

About The Position

The Classroom Teacher will be responsible for fostering the intellectual and social development of Middle School students. The Classroom Teacher will prepare Lesson Plans each week and teach core curriculum to a community of Osage learners. The Classroom Teacher will be required to teach children all core subjects and develop a strong relationship with them through positive reinforcement and classroom management. Core skills and objectives are taught to mastery as prescribed by State Education Standards. Additionally, the Classroom Teacher will cultivate an understanding and appreciation of Osage language and culture, inspiring self-esteem and strengthening attitudes among the students and their community. The Classroom Teacher creates lesson plans and teaches those plans to the entire class; tracks student progress and presents the information to parents; creates tests, creates and reinforces classroom rules, and prepares students for standardized tests.

Requirements

Associates Degree in the field of Education or related field required
Must possess ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
Must possess the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff, parents and the public
Openness to learning Osage Language required
Requires a high level of personal integrity and ethics
Requires a willingness to learn new skills
Requires an attitude of excellence
Must be willing to travel to conferences and training sessions
Requires good interpersonal communication and team work skills
Must have a valid driver’s license – may be required to drive GSA or tribal vehicles
Must be able to pass a criminal background check
Must be able to pass drug/alcohol testing

Nice To Haves

State Teacher Certification preferred
Bachelor’s degree in the field of Education or related field preferred
Some knowledge of Osage Language preferred

Responsibilities

Fostering the intellectual and social development of Middle School students
Prepare Lesson Plans each week
Teach core curriculum
Teach children all core subjects
Develop a strong relationship with students through positive reinforcement and classroom management
Cultivate an understanding and appreciation of Osage language and culture
Create lesson plans and teach those plans to the entire class
Track student progress and presents the information to parents
Create tests
Create and reinforce classroom rules
Prepare students for standardized tests