The Middle School Language Arts and Reading Teacher is responsible for planning and implementing classroom instruction to develop each student's skills in listening, reading, writing, and speaking, which are fundamental to effective communication; instilling a love of reading and of literature; motivating students to read widely; developing standards for critical and spoken communications encountered in mass media; following and meeting the standards for the subject; implementing effective classroom management; collaborating with colleagues and administration to develop classroom instruction and to address classroom issues.
This position requires additional service through after-school activity support and bus driving.
Service Activities
Language arts and reading instruction, homeroom teacher, monitoring, and assisting with the other needs of Our Lady of Lourdes Elementary School. After-school program support. Bus driving support.
Community Need Addressed
This position will provide excellent Language Arts and Reading instruction to approximately 60 students in the Porcupine district on the Pine Ridge Reservation in South Dakota in an area with a shortage of qualified teachers.
This position will also provide transportation for K-8 through bus driving, as well as support of after-school programming.
Position Outcomes
Students will achieve the desired academic outcomes to be successful in later grades and in high school.
Benefits
Education award upon successful completion of service, Health coverage, Housing, Living allowance, Stipend, Student loan forbearance, Training
Opportunities to take one class per year at Oglala Lakota College. Opportunities to learn the Lakota language. Three annual retreats and two days of reflection. Access to a shared vehicle. Training and funding for member to earn a class B commercial driver's license.
Education Benefits
Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
Skills you will gain
Increased ability to assimilate and deliver academic content, classroom management skills, time-keeping and organization, bus driving, community living skills, first-aid, ability to reflect on and share one's experience with others, cultural competency, awareness and knowledge of Lakota culture
Competencies You Will Develop
Communication
Demonstrate sensitivity and empathy, Lead group discussion, Listen to and consider others' viewpoints, Maintain open lines of communication with others, Speak clearly, in precise language and in a logical, organized and coherent manner, Turn taking, Write cleary and effectively
Creativity & Problem Solving
Able to identify and define the problem, Capable of generating possible solutions, Communicate the problem to appropriate personnel, Improvise, Provide relevant expertise, Select and implement well-considered solution
Teamwork
Derive consensus, Develop constructive working relationships and maintain them over time, Establish a high degree of trust and credibility with others, Interact professionally and respectfully with supervisors and co-workers, Stay positive and outcome oriented, Use appropriate strategies and solutions for dealing with conflicts and differences to maintain a smooth workflow
Decisions
Accepts responsibility, Anticipate the consequences of decisions, Identify and prioritize the key issues involved to facilitate the decision making process, Involve people appropriately in decisions that may impact them, Quickly respond with a back-up plan if a decision goes amiss
Tools
Carefully consider which tools or technological solutions are appropriate for a given job, Consistently choose the best tool or technological solution for the problem at hand, Operate tools and equipment in accordance with established operating procedures, safety standards, and ethical guidelines, Seek opportunities to improve knowledge of tools and technologies that may assist in streamlining work and improving productivity
Planning
Able to prioritize various competing tasks, Create environment of contribution, Create plan of action, schedule tasks so that work is completed on time, Demonstrate the effective allocation of time and resources efficiently, Drive decision making, Effectively delegate tasks, Facilitate group planning, Set goals
Service
Be pleasant, courteous, professional and respectful when dealing with internal and external customers or clients, Evaluate customer or client satisfaction, Honor the privilege of being able to work with and for those being served, Provide personalized, prompt, and efficient service to meet the requirements, requests and needs of customers, Recognize the importance of maintaining privacy and confidentiality of those being served, Understand and anticipate the needs of others, Understand the importance of one's role in the functioning of the organization, Understand the significance of maintaining a healthful and safe environment