Salary Not Available Teacher, Navajo Dual Language 1st/ 2nd Grade Central Consolidated School District

Occupation:

Teachers and Instructors, All Other

Location:

Shiprock, NM - 87420

Job Type:

Full Time (30 Hours or More)

Posted:

07/29/2026 Positions available: 1

Source:

Central Consolidated School District

Web Site:

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Position:

Navajo Dual Language Teacher

Supervisor:

Building Administration

Work Site:

Assigned School Summary:

The Navajo Dual Language teacher will provide guidance and instructional experiences that are developmentally appropriate for each student learning environment and teach and instruct in the Diné language utilizing a 50/50 language model. The Navajo Dual Language teacher will be responsible for creating and maintaining a dual-language classroom environment ensuring that content and context of the 50/50 immersion model is implemented.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Demonstrate knowledge of content areas approved for District or State curriculum.

? Utilize a variety of instructional teaching methods and strategies conducive to a 50/50 model. ? Implement technology into instruction. ? Hands-on and engaging instruction. ? Motivate and encourage students to become independent learners. ? Take precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.

• Communicate with and obtain feedback from students in a manner that enhances student learning and understanding. ? Comprehend the principles of second language acquisition growth, development and learning, and apply them appropriately. ? Utilize formative and summative student assessments to determine instruction
• Recognize student diversity and create an atmosphere conducive to the promotion of positive student involvement and self-concept.

? Modify language assignments for special needs students that participate in the Language Program based on their Individual Education Plans. ? Supervise educational assistants and work with a team teacher as necessary ? Utilize data for instruction ? Work collaboratively with colleagues, parents, and community members ? Implement student participation through District programs, (science fair knowledge bowl, etc) ? Provide two performance programs yearly that allows students to demonstrate language, culture, and talent through assemblies. ? Create lesson plans that are aligned to: Diné Content Standards, and Pacing Guides set forth by the school district.

• Attend and participate in building PLC meetings and other building required training.
• Other duties as assigned, reasonably related to the scope of the position ? Support district and school efforts to keep CCSD safe and secure
• Perform other job responsibilities related to Dinè language, culture and history.
• Comply with all Board of Education policies, administrative regulations, Public Education Department guidelines and local/state/federal laws. Support district and school efforts to keep CCSD safe and secure
• Support and comply with grant, program and/or funding source requirements
• Adhere to NM Code of Ethical Responsibility of the Education Profession (NMAC 6.60.9.8).
• Attend staff meetings and serve on committees as necessary.
• Leave adequate preparations for a substitute
• Attend professional development and ICO PLC's Additional Information Help for Additional Information.

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Minimum Qualifications:

? Bachelor's Degree ?

NM 520 K-12

Native American Language and Culture or ? Valid New Mexico teaching license ? NM PED endorsements (TESOL or Bilingual) as required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of Dinè language, culture and history
• Must read, write and speak Navajo
• Ability to work well with children, parents and administrators
• Ability to remain calm and be professional at all times
• Ability to work well under pressure
• Ability to multitask

Physical/Job Requirements:

Standing, sitting, walking, lifting, carrying up to 50 pounds, climbing, bending, reaching, kneeling, driving a vehicle, traveling long distances, writing, typing, word processing, reading, researching information, and effective communication skills

Safety and Health:

? Knowledge of universal hygiene precautions ? Completed and cleared background check ? Pass drug test if required for position ? Knowledge and compliance with district and school safety plans

Equipment/Material Handled:

? Multimedia equipment, including current technology ? Equipment/Materials relevant to job responsibilities ? Valid driver license and insurable by district if necessary

Work Environment:

• Must be able to work within various degrees of noise, temperature and air quality
• Work interruptions ?

Flexibility ? Must be self-motivated and able to complete job assignment without direct supervision ? Must complete applications and assignments within the timeframes allowed (complete responsibilities in a timely manner) ? After hour work may be required

Term of Employment:

• Exempt.

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