Secondary School Teacher, Native American Studies

Tulsa Public Schools•Tulsa, OK

19h•Onsite

About The Position

Tulsa Public Schools’ existing salary schedules provide career increment adjustments based on education/experience and/or years of creditable service. The Secondary School Teacher of Native American Studies presents an Indigenous perspective and introduces the cultures, traditions, governments, languages, arts, contributions, and contemporary issues of Indigenous peoples of the Americas. The teacher’s primary responsibility is to ensure each student masters the objective of each lesson set forth by the curriculum provided by the district’s Office of Indian Education and Social Studies department. Students learn through storytelling, mixed media, guest speakers, and selected literature, as well as other sources curated from tribal nations and resources.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree
Experience working with Native American culture, tribes, and community
Oklahoma Teaching Certification in an applicable secondary education subject area, or the ability to be Emergency Certified in an appropriate secondary education subject area
Required to maintain professional certification and attend professional development provided by the district
Understanding of Indian culture, history, and traditions, as well as resources to enrich Native American student education
Ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively with others
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to implement a classroom behavior management system within the bounds of site procedures that is equitable and restorative
Ability to establish and maintain systems and routines that create a safe, purposeful, and welcoming classroom environment focused on learning
Abides by all district guidelines and policies, the State of Oklahoma’s Standards of Performance and Conduct for Teachers, and any relevant state statutes
Required to attend subject area/department training as needed

Nice To Haves

Previous experience working with children preferred
Previous teaching experience preferred

Responsibilities

Teaches Native American Studies content and skills using district-approved curriculum
Creates a safe, purposeful, and welcoming classroom focused on learning
Uses student data to differentiate instruction and drive mastery of standards
Communicates regularly with students, families, and colleagues
Participates in professional development and Indian Education events