Očéti Šakówiŋ Owáuŋspe Teacher and Lakota Language Teacher
Education Services/Instructional Support Services - Federal Programs
Revised May 2024
Requirements
Education Level | Bachelor’s degree. Must be endorsed or willing to complete endorsement for 80022 Lakota Activities/Culture. |
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Experience Desired | One to three years of teaching experience preferred. Experience working with Native American students and their families. |
Physical Requirements | Constant hand-eye/mind-eye coordination and hearing; intermittent sitting, standing, walking, bending, crouching, dialing, filing, fingering, grasping, indexing, inserting, keyboarding, lifting, driving, and speaking are required. |
Other Requirements | Must have an ability to acquire a comprehensive working knowledge of school district policies, as well as the ability to communicate effectively with Native American students and families. Knowledge of Indigenous cultures and history, as well as resources to assist Indigenous students with school completion. Strong Lakota language and knowledge. Must have a valid South Dakota teacher’s license and/or ability to obtain teacher certification upon selection. Possess a valid driver’s license and proof of insurance. |
Reports To | High School Principal, Senior Coordinator for Office of Indian Education |
Essential Function & Duties
Serves as a contact person for the High School and the Office of Indian Education relative to student referrals for attendance, school enrollment, tardiness, cultural programming, and tutorial assistance.
Develops and teaches a Native American studies curriculum embedded with Očéti Šakówiŋ Essential Understandings, which reflects organizational skills, listening skills, writing, oral communication and Native American culture and tradition.
Excellent fluency in speaking, writing, and reading Lakota language and the ability to recognize the Dakota and Nakota dialects.
Provides tutorial assistance to Native American students in a variety of subject areas.
Updates the High School Attendance Office and Office of Indian Education with information regarding student tardiness, absences and drops.
Organizes and implements Native American cultural programs and or field trips as needed for students and families.
Attends staff meetings, attendance meetings, Problem Solving meetings and other meetings as assigned by the principal.
Attends regular meetings of the Indian Education Supervisor and occasional Title VI Parent Committee meetings for a progress report.
Advocates for Native American students attending assigned school.
Completes all case management, mileage, and written reports associated with the position of O.S.O. teacher.
Performs other duties that may be assigned by the administration.
Working Conditions
Climatic Environment | Inside & Outside
Work is occasionally conducted in a comfortable environment. Intermittently subjected to cold below 32 degrees and heat above 100 degrees.
Hazards
Occasionally subject to atmospheric conditions of odors, mists, and poor ventilation. Exposure to communicable diseases. Travel to various locations in and outside the city limits will cause exposure to hazardous driving and walking conditions.