What are the responsibilities and job description for the Part-Time Native American Instructor (Anticipated Opening) position at Syracuse City School District?
*Please note this is an anticipated opening.*
About Our District
The Syracuse City School District is undergoing a new phase of innovation and transformation with the goal of ensuring that all students graduate high school with the skills needed to be ready for college and career. For Syracuse, all means all – including students who fall behind or have been considered “hard to serve” for a host of reasons. The School Board and Syracuse community have charged Superintendent Jaime Alicea with improving student achievement, and he is seeking a dedicated team of school leaders and teachers to partner with him in moving the district toward its goals. The Syracuse City School District represents 34 schools and 4 alternative education programs, serving 21,000 students Pre-K-12 of whom 80% qualify for free or reduced price lunch, 19% are served by the Office of Special Education and 77% are students of color.
About This Position
Under the general supervision of the Program Facilitator, the Program Instructor plans, organizes and implements the day to day instruction of the program. Planning is done in conjunction with the Program Facilitator and building administrators and is incorporated within the comprehensive program. Organization and implementation are performed within the policies and procedures provided by the school district. This position will work 17.5 hours per week, 10 months per year. This position is considered part-time.
Reports To: Native American Program Facilitator
Specific Duties
- Instruct SCSD Native American students enrolled in the Native American Education Program.
- Assist the Program Facilitator in scheduling and coordinating activities to ensure that all eligible and participating students have access to their expertise and knowledge.
- Accompany program participants on field trips.
- Provide leadership that will encourage and enhance the development of the Native American self-concept and awareness.
- Gather information and assist in editing of monthly newsletter.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Strong background in, and knowledge of the culture, history, beliefs and mores of Native Americans
- Personal experience in effectively working and communicating directly with Native American students and adults and have a genuine interest in the teaching and preserving Native American heritage
- Experience in working with students, adults and school personnel in order to facilitate the implementation of the Native American Education Program within the local school district (preferred)
- Competence in subject matter.
- Knowledge of computer applications and educational technology as related to instruction.
- Effective problem solving, communications, organization, record keeping and human relations skills.
- Proven experience accelerating measurable student learning in urban schools (preferred)
- Training and or experience with Culturally Relevant Education (preferred)
- Minimum of two years’ successful classroom teaching experience (preferred)
- Prior demonstration of exemplary attendance is expected of any candidate for hire.
- City Residents are encouraged to apply!
Salary/Salary Range
- The current starting pay rate for this position is $16.23 per hour.
Salary : $16