Native Studies Jobs (NOW HIRING)

This position is shared between the 5 high school locations.
Position Purpose: To provide instruction in Native American Studies while supporting Native American students through culturally responsive choice ready efforts. This position promotes academic achievement, cultural identity, school connectedness, and successful completion of graduation requirements through collaboration with students, families, and school staff.
Responsibilities:

Responsibilities:

• Communicates and collaborates effectively with students, families, colleagues, and supervisors.
• Delivers district-approved Native American Studies curriculum aligned with North Dakota Academic Standards, the North Dakota Native American Essential Understandings, and established learning goals.
• Plans and implements instruction that is culturally responsive and meets the diverse needs, interests, abilities, and backgrounds of students.
• Creates and maintains a safe, positive, inclusive, and engaging learning environment that honors Native American cultures, histories, sovereignty, contemporary experiences, and contributions.
• Establishes and maintains effective classroom management practices consistent with district and building expectations.
• Utilizes a variety of instructional strategies, resources, and technologies to support student learning and cultural understanding.
• Assesses and monitors student academic and social growth, maintaining accurate records and reports.
• Maintains regular communication with students and families regarding student learning, progress, and support needs.
• Supports district Native American education initiatives and promotes awareness of Native American history, cultures, and contemporary issues.
• Collaborates with the Native American Education Coordinator and school staff to support student success and culturally responsive educational practices.
• Supports the implementation of district policies, procedures, and expectations related to student learning and conduct.
• Maintains safe and responsible use of facilities, equipment, and instructional materials.
• Participates in required district training, professional learning, and continuous professional growth activities.
• Demonstrates reliable attendance and fulfills professional responsibilities on time.

Responsibilities:

• Maintain an assigned group of students and provide culturally responsive graduation planning support, including monitoring attendance, credit attainment, Choice Ready indicators, and progress toward graduation.
• Develop, implement, and monitor individualized student success plans, including postsecondary and career planning, to support engagement, persistence, graduation, and postsecondary readiness.
• Conduct outreach and re-engagement efforts with students who have disengaged from school, are at risk of not graduating on time, or are transitioning to or from a residential placement.
• Collaborate with students, families, school staff, and community partners to identify barriers to success, coordinate supports and interventions and connect students with appropriate resources.
• Participate in student support, attendance, intervention, restorative practices, and problem-solving meetings as appropriate.
   
  

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Minimum Qualifications: 

• Bachelor's degree in education or related field
• Valid North Dakota Teaching License
• Knowledge of Native American cultures, histories, tribal sovereignty, and contemporary issues affecting Native American communities
• Knowledge of culturally responsive instructional practices and strategies that support student engagement, achievement, and success
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, families, staff, cultural communities, and community partners
• Strong communication, organizational, collaboration, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to maintain confidentiality, exercise sound professional judgment, and uphold district policies and applicable laws

Preferred Qualifications:

• Teaching Endorsement in Social Studies or related content area
• Experience teaching Native American Studies, Social Studies, or culturally responsive curriculum
• Experience supporting student engagement, attendance, graduation planning, or postsecondary readiness
• Experience working with Native American students, families, tribal communities, or Native-serving organizations
• Knowledge of the North Dakota Native American Essential Understandings
• Proficiency in a Native American language

Reports to:  Assistant Director of Student Support Services
Personal contact with students, staff, parents/guardians, faculty, and administrators is an essential part of the position and requires the ability to share information and must be sensitive to people and their needs. The position may handle confidential and private data.
Problem Solving
Work involves differing situations and the ability to rapidly access and prioritize competing demands. It is important to identify the problem and resolve it promptly and tactfully.
Decision(s) Position Makes and Decision(s) Referred to Higher Authority:
The incumbent performs tasks under the direction of a certified teacher and responds to day-to-day needs, answer questions, and responds to emergent issues. Non-emergent issues are discussed with the Teacher or Building Principal. The incumbent takes initiative to ensure completion of all tasks and will adjust priorities to accommodate competing workload demands.
All employees must comply with department and institution procedures and policies, Fargo Public School policies and procedures, as well as local, state and federal laws, regulations, guidelines and business and industry standards.
Physical Requirements:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Work Environment:
 The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Example: The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet. Work is performed indoors.
Application Procedures:
All applications for open Fargo Public Schools positions must be made via www.applitrack.com/fargo/onlineapp. Paper submissions will not be accepted. Application materials must clearly explain how experience and education are related to the minimum qualifications and job duties.
Applicants for administrative, teaching, professional and other certified staff positions will need to attach: 1) Cover Letter 2) Resume/CV 3) Three (3) Letters of Reference 4) Complete transcripts for each degree from the institutions conferring the degrees. 
Job postings will be closed for applications once the posting has been filled.
Fargo Public Schools does not offer or provide sponsorships. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
Applicants who are residents of ND and eligible to claim veteran's preference must upload a Form DD214.Claims for disabled veteran's preference must include a current statement of disabled status from the Veterans Affairs Office.
For more information or questions please email humancapital@fargo.k12.nd.us.

The Fargo Public School District is committed to maintaining a learning and  working environment free from discrimination and harassment in all employment and educational programs, activities, and facilities. The District  prohibits  discrimination and harassment  based on an individual's race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, disability, age, or other status protected by law.