Tewa Program Coordinator

• Base Pay $20.13 - $30.20 / Hour
• Employee Type Full Time-Non-Exempt

• Name Aileen Lopez
• Phone
• Email s.org

Under the direct supervision of the Executive Director of Education, the Tewa Coordinator assists the Executive Director with implementing programs and activities that increase the levels of Tewa fluency which shall include traditions and culture. The Tewa Coordinator will assist with program reporting, grant writing, and participate in school/board meetings. The Tewa Coordinator shall maintain confidentiality of all privileged information in regards to students, participants, and program staff, etc.

• Must successfully be able to successfully pass a pre-employment drug/alcohol screen and background investigation
• Bachelor’s Degree in Education or related field
• Plus, one-year experience
• Or equivalent combination of education and experience

Works under the direct supervision of the Education Director.

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• Develop lesson plans and instructional materials suitable for individualized and small group Tewa Program instruction.
• Assists the Tewa Teachers in on-line Tewa Classes (Zoom) and admits participants into the class.
• Coordinates with current Tewa Teachers to identify Tribal Members to serve as Tewa Teachers.
• Works with current Tewa Teachers and newly appointed Tewa Teachers to secure licensure through the New Mexico Public Education Department (520 NA Licensure).
• Assists with the Program Reporting for all State and Federal funding sources.
• Assists and prepares all required quarterly, semi-annual, and year-end reporting to all funding sources.
• Coordinates meetings between the Ohkay Owingeh Department of Education and designated parties in regards to students and the Tewa Program.
• Assists with the development of a Tewa Language Immersion Program.
• Assists with the development of a Tewa Language Bilingual Seal.
• Uses a diverse learning environment to present subject matter related to the Tewa language to students in a classroom setting.
• Establishes and maintains standards of student behavior essential to achieving a functional learning atmosphere in a classroom setting.
• Prepares, administers, and corrects test and records test results.
• Evaluates students’ academic and social growth by keeping appropriate records and progress reports.
• Keeps attendance, grade records, and student assessment documentation as required by the Board of Education.
• Creates an active environment for learning through functional and attractive displays, bulletin boards, and learning centers.
• Maintains required inventory records.
• Must be able to maintain confidentiality.
• Participates in curriculum development programs and implements the same.
• Participates in the sponsorship of student activities to include in and out-of-classroom activities.
• Performs other duties as required.

• Knowledge of traditional form of government and pueblo customs and traditions.
• Knowledge or understanding of the Tewa Language.
• Knowledge of the functions and structure of Ohkay Owingeh.
• Knowledge of applicable federal, state, county, and local laws, regulations and requirements.
• Knowledge of records management procedures.
• Knowledge of business English, proper spelling, grammar, punctuation, and basic arithmetic.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English; both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain professional relationships with individuals of various social and cultural backgrounds and with co-workers at all levels.
• Ability to work effectively with individuals and demonstrate leadership and teambuilding skills with empathy and enthusiasm.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to analyze situations and perform appropriate course of action.
• Ability to work independently and meet strict deadlines.
• Ability to make solid decisions and demonstrate independent judgment.
• Ability to define problems, gathers data, establishes facts, and draw accurate conclusions.
• Ability to demonstrate moral character, honesty, tact, fairness, lack of prejudice, and desire to help when dealing with people.
• Ability to work extended hours and various work schedules.
• Ability to supervise and ensure a safe learning environment for all students.
• Ability to respond to emergency or crisis situations.
• Ability to prepare accurate, complete, and legible reports as well as create and present detailed, accurate,…