Teacher, Navajo Dual Language 1st/ 2nd Grade

id='p566_'>Teacher, Navajo Dual Language 1st/ 2nd Grade JobID: 566

Position Type:

Elementary School/Primary - Grades 1, 2, 3

Date Posted:

7/29/2026

Location:

Eva B. Stokely Elementary School

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Position: Navajo Dual Language TeacherSupervisor:Building AdministrationWork 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

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