Indian Education Tutor/College Resources- Sand Springs Public Schools

We are seeking a dedicated and culturally knowledgeable certified teacher to fill the role of Native American Tutor. This position is open exclusively to individuals who are Native American in alignment with our commitment to supporting the cultural identity and academic success of Native American students.

The tutor will be responsible for developing and implementing lesson plans tailored to individual and group academic needs with a strong emphasis on culturally responsive instruction. In addition the position requires participation in key academic support periods at the high school during August May December and Fridays of each weekwith duties related to scholarships academic advising and college/career readiness.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide academic tutoring in core subject areas (math reading writing).

• Create and implement individualized lesson plans based on students academic needs.

• Develop and integrate cultural lesson plans that reflect Native American heritage values and traditions.

• Work collaboratively with school staff and families to support students academic progress and engagement.

• Assist students during August May December and Fridays of each week with:

  • Scholarship applications

  • Academic planning and support

  • College and career fair preparation and participation

Qualifications:

• Experience working with Native American youth and communities strongly preferred.

• Strong skills in lesson planning student engagement and academic intervention.

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

• Understanding of college and career pathways for high school students.

GENERAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

-Demonstrates mastery of related subject matter instructional skills and resource materials for the course(s) taught.

- Creates lessons or support that align with current state and district standards

- Communicates and works collaboratively with classroom teachers and staff.

- Maintains a safe organized classroom/area that supports students independent learning collaboration and choice.

- Utilizes a variety of effective instructional and management techniques.

- Provide consistent immediate feedback to student learning and asks analytical questions that elicit students responses that incorporate prior knowledge life experience and interests that are directly related to the content objective.

- Monitor and maintain a positive classroom/tutorial environment that supports the school-wide behavior expectation in which most students are engaged incorporates mutual respect and provides collaborative learning opportunities.

- Uses available technology/instructional media to enhance students learning experiences.

- Establishes and maintains appropriate relationships with students parents staff and community members by communicating tactfully courteously and confidentially.

- Appropriately communicates and interacts with other professional staff in academic planning and school committee work.

- Attend and participate in Indian Education staff meetings extra-curricular/school-related activities and committees (if warranted).

- Demonstrates a commitment to continuous professional growth and works with the administrator to formulate and complete professional development as deemed by the Oklahoma State Department of Education and Sand Springs Public Schools.

- Maintains a professional appearance and demonstrates behavior that is conscientious and responsible.

- Engages parents and guardians in the education of their children.

- Does not engage in discriminatory practices including race origin gender socioeconomic status disability religion or political beliefs.

-Abide by state statutes school board policies and regulations.

- Performs other job-related duties as assigned by the site administrator.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

- Knowledge and application of Sand Springs Public Schools District and departmental policies and procedures

- Knowledge and application of appropriate teaching strategies and methods

- Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relations with co-workers vendors students parents the general public and others having business with the school district

- Skill in operating a personal computer utilizing a variety of software applications and equipment

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

- Specialized teaching assignments may require additional training and/or certification.

- Must pass an initial fingerprint and background clearance check and maintain a valid fingerprint clearance card in the classroom.

- May be required to lift and carry heavy bulky supplies and materials weighing up to 20 pounds.

- May be required to work outside regular working hours.

- May be required to travel to perform work functions.

CERTIFICATION:

Applicants must be appropriately certified AND highly qualified. To be correctly certified and highly skilled successful candidates must hold a current teaching certificate issued by the Oklahoma State Department of Education. They must meet the following criteria: Valid Oklahoma Teaching Certificate. Pass an OSBI background check.

DISCLAIMER: Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge skills and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully the incumbent will possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform Page 3 of 3 each duty successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Sand Springs Public Schools provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race color religion age sex national origin disability status genetics protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local laws.