Native Culture Language Instructor; Tohono O'odham​/D54H

Position: Native Culture Language Instructor (Tohono O'odham) / 2026-D54H25-005
## VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT### Native Culture Language Instructor (Tohono O'odham)
** UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
** BUREAU OF INDIAN EDUCATION  Tohono O'odham High School  Sells, AZ
** POSITION TITLE & GRADE:
** Native Culture Language Instructor (Tohono O'odham), CY-0301-03    
** POSITION INFORMATION:
** Full time, School Year    Salary Range $24.64 TO $39.18, Per Hour      
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* LOCATION:

** Tohono O'odham High School, Sells, AZ ANNOUNCEMENT NUMBER:
2026-D54H25-005,     Vacancies  1  Issue Date: 09/16/26    Closing Date: 10/07/26 - 03:30 pm, Mountain (Arizona) Timezone The Bureau of Indian Education's mission is to provide quality education opportunities from early childhood through life in accordance with the tribes' needs for cultural and economic well-being and in keeping with the wide diversity of Indian tribes and Alaska Native villages as distinct cultural and governmental entities.

The Department of the Interior(DOI) places a high value on diversity of experience and cultural perspectives and encourages applications from all interested eligible candidates. Diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility(DEIA) are fundamental principles that guide the Department and allow us to successfully achieve our mission.### JOIN US AS WE INSPIRE THE NEXT GENERATION!
** STATEMENT OF DUTIES:
** Incumbent will create and maintain a safe, positive learning environment to ensure the holistic development of each student and staff member through cultural, social, spiritual, physical and academic experience. Incumbent will support the Bureau of Indian Education’s mission, which is to provide high quality education opportunities from early childhood through life while considering a tribe’s need for cultural and economic well-being.

In performing this mission, the BIE takes into account the spiritual, mental, physical, and cultural aspects of school-aged children within their family and tribal community. To meet its trust responsibility to Indian Tribes, BIE works to strengthen education opportunities for American Indian students to be successful and competitive globally; to enhance student participation in their tribal communities; and support tribes in nation-building, in development of the next generation of tribal leaders.

Responsibilities:

The Native Cultural and Language Instructor teaches Tohono O’odham language/culture/history to Native American students in the classroom. The Instructor plans, designs and develops the curriculum and media to be used to provide the instruction. The Native Cultural and Language Instructor serves as the resource person on Native culture, history and language at the school. They establish and maintain collaborative and cooperative working relationships with Native traditionalists, school management and education personnel, school staff and other stakeholders.

The Instructor will also participate in school committees, school improvement teams, professional development and meetings involving other staff, community members, and parents.
** INDIAN PREFERENCE POLICY:
** Preference in filling vacancies is given to qualified Indian candidates in accordance with the Indian Preference Act of 1934 (Title 25, USC, Section 472). Verification Form BIA-4432 mustbe submitted with the application if claiming Indian Preference. Consideration will be given to Non-Indian applicants in the absence of qualified Indian Preference eligible.
** EQUAL OPPORTUNITY

EMPLOYER:

** Within the scope of Indian preference, all candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, sex, age, religion, sexual orientation, national origin or other non-merit factors.
** REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION LANGUAGE:
** This agency provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities. If you need…