Works in tandem with the Manager to oversee and assist with the creation of all policies and procedures, needed for the adult language program. Facilitates the creation and implement curriculum and other adult language programs assigned, ensuring the program is meeting established proficiency goals as planned. Continuously monitors second-language learner growth and records data. Conducts research throughout Indian country and with other second-language programs to enlist the latest ideas and methodology. For the purposes of posterity, prepares reports, assessments, and other data to be maintained in the archive for research purposes. This position is also responsible for the supervision of the Adult Language Educators and Language Apprentice positions.
- Recruit and enlist participants into the language programs.
- Establish a system of monitoring and reporting results of each individual participant.
- Establish individual benchmarks for students, mapping progress, providing additional mentoring when necessary.
- Submit copies of student assestments with employee evaluations to EBCI Human Resources in a timely manner as required by EBCI policy.
- Prepares written materials, language tapes, and instruction in each classroom to be used in the classroom.
- Required to submit all teaching and learning strategies, lesson plans, and materials developed during instruction for curriculum development.
- In coordination with language partners, identify staffing needs and levels of proficiency needed to fulfill language objectives and goals.
- Continuously monitor results, cataloging and reporting findings to administration (Manager and other language partners as assigned).
- Provide classroom coverage for Adult Language Educator as needed.
- Mediate the needs of Cherokee Speakers between staff, and learners.
- Communicate regularly with the language partners new and relevant teaching methods.
- Establish connections among Tribes across the country to seek relevant and expert advice.
- Prepare presentations for the general public on program happenings as well as promotional material for distribution.
- Maintain regular and consistent communication with language team, reporting findings and contributing suggestions for improvement.
- Ensure participants and staff have the training necessary to reach their established performance goals.
- Create an environment that promotes a positive learning environment for adult learners.
- Maintain attendance records for accountability, serving as a role model for participants and staff.
- Communicate regularly with the sister Tribe in Oklahoma for the sharing of resources and information.
Supervises Adult Language Educators and students/apprentices. Also directs the Adult Language Educators in their instruction. Works under the supervision of Manager - KPEP
Experience: One (1) year of related experience required. Experience to include serving in a leadership capacity to include prior experience working with adult learners or in a team environment.
Education: Bachelor’s Degree required. Equivalent combination of education and experience may be in lieu of degree, with required related experience of an additional: 5 years with a High School Diploma/GED equivalent; or 3 years with an Associate’s Degree. Knowledge and ability to read and write in the syllabary will be required to be proficient within one year in the position.
Licenses & Certifications: Valid, insurable NC Driver’s License required.
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This is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of job-related responsibilities, duties, skills, requirements or working conditions. Other duties may be assigned based on business need and the supervisor’s request.
EBCI reserves the right to revise the position description at any time. Designated positions may be required to assist in emergency and/or disaster situations. Complete job description is found on application site.
CERS
12 Non Exempt
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