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CERTIFIED

LAME DEER PUBLIC SCHOOLS

DISTRICT #6

JOB DESCRIPTION

CULTURE TEACHER (7-12)

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Associate degree required

• Bachelor degree in Education preferred

• Completed district employment application

• Must pass a background check

• Valid Montana Teaching Certificate

• Class 7 Native American Language and Culture certificate

• Must be able to successfully complete performance responsibilities listed below

• Any other qualifications as the School Board may find appropriate and/or acceptable

Potential Projected Contracted Salaried Compensation for a Certified Teaching position with LDPS: $38,464 - $73,151

REPORTS TO:

School Principal

SUPERVISES:

Not Applicable

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Salary, benefits, and work year to be established by negotiations with the School Board.

EVALUATION:

Performance of this job will be evaluated, annually and in accordance with provisions of the School Board’s policy on evaluations.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Environmental or atmospheric conditions commonly associated with the performance of the functions of this job.

• Normal office/classroom conditions and moderate noise levels

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Regularly required to talk and listen

• Must be able to have repetitive wrist/hand/finger movement to work on computer and/or related office equipment

JOB GOAL:

Establish, update, and maintain cultural curriculum. Assist students with independent and relevant research related to cultural awareness. Serve as primary contact and coordinator for all requested Cultural performances and events. Create and assist with Cultural activities.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES (may include but not limited to the following):

• Instruct pupils in citizenship and basic subject matter specified in state law, administrative regulations, and procedures of the school district

• Develop lesson plans and instructional materials, and provide individualized and small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each pupil

• Translate lesson plans into learning experiences so as to best utilize the available time for instruction

• Establish and maintain standards of pupil behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom

• Evaluate pupils’ academic and social growth, keep appropriate records, and prepare progress reports

• Communicate with parents through conferences and other means to discuss pupil’s progress and interpret the school program

• Identify pupil needs and cooperate with other professional staff members in assessing and helping pupils solve health, attitude, and learning problems

• Create an effective environment for learning through functional and attractive displays, bulletin boards, and interest centers

• Maintain professional competence through in-service education activities provided by the District and self-selected professional growth activities

• Select and requisition books and instructional aide

• Supervise pupils in out-of-classroom activities during the assigned working day

• Administer group standardized tests in accordance with District testing program

• Participate in curriculum development programs as required

• Participate in faculty committees and the sponsorship of pupil activities

• Other duties assigned

AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION / EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: This employer does not knowingly discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, or national origin.