Curriculum Development Specialist

Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska•Winnebago, NE

12d•$21

About The Position

The purpose of this position is to propose a culturally sustaining and revitalizing curriculum within existing educational institutions in the Winnebago community. This position will gather a growing repository of materials are identified, reviewed, catalogued and be used to develop a outline for curriculum for each age level that is developmentally appropriate. Will be responsible for coordinating the development and maintenance of a Winnebago culturally relevant curriculum expanding on the previous curriculum development project. Gathering input, researching material, and compiling reliable sources to develop a cultural specific curriculum for students at Educare and in grades K-12 in the Winnebago community.

Requirements

Must be willing to obtain an associate degree or have a minimum of an Associate’s Degree in education preferably in curriculum development.
Must have good work habits.
Have had experience with developing Native American specific curriculum
Must possess strong verbal and written communication skills
Must have strong organizational, detail, and interpersonal skills necessary.
Be familiar with google classroom and explore and support the use of technology to support purpose.
Must be able to use of innovation and creativity in an expanding field.
Must be able to work well within a team
Ability to work independently with limited supervision, and to work in goal orientated environment.
Must have an essential understanding of the Ho-Chunk People.
Must keep all matters pertaining to the program strictly confidential.
Ability to relate to and understand people is required.
Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen.
Must be willing to attend meetings and trainings as requested.
Normal to light office work which includes the ability to lift up to 10 lbs.
Regularly required to walk, stand, and sit for extended periods of time and use hands to operate computer keyboard, phone, and various office equipment.
While performing daily duties, the employee is regularly required to talk and listen.
Reading, writing, calculating
Above average social interaction skills
Reasoning/Analysis
Must be personable and create positive relationships
Ability to work as part of a team and/or with minimal to no supervision.
Must possess the ability to read, write, and speak the English language fluently.
Must be able to continually and effectively employ professional verbal and written communications skills.
All applicants will comply with 45 CFR 1301, Subpart D, Section 1301.31, C and D, which require all prospective employees to sign a declaration prior to employment regarding all arrests and convictions of child abuse or violent felonies and to comply with PL 101-630 and PL 101-637 regarding criminal records check.

Responsibilities

Demonstrates the Winnebago Tribe’s core mission, vision, and values.
Become knowledgeable of program organization, philosophy, functions, policies and procedures of the Tribe.
Coordinate, and manage the development of the Winnebago Cultural Curriculum with various partners who are knowledgeable in the Winnebago culture and traditions.
Ensure that all lesson plans developed meet requirements and are aligned with the current Nebraska State Standards.
Track progress and member input to report to TED regularly.
Create timeline, identify action steps needed to progress, take minutes of meetings, and create strategic plan of how the curriculum will be developed over time.
Develop an outline of curriculum to be built at Educare Winnebago for each specific age group of students/classrooms.
Will coordinate the development with partners throughout the community.
Work with local knowledge keepers to ensure lessons are accurate and promote positive culturally relevant lesson plans
Will gather resources to develop a resource guide for each level that teachers will be expected to teach lessons.
Will provide professional development to the teaching staff on the use of the curriculum once developed.