POSITION DESCRIPTION
Xaad Kíl Immersion Specialist

INFORMATION

Job Class: Xaad Kíl Immersion Specialist
Department: Cultural Heritage & Education T

ype of Position: Non-Exempt
Location of Work: Craig or Klawock, Alaska
Salary Grade(s): 8-10
Hours of Work: 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Employment Category: Regular Full-Time

PURPOSE
The Xaad Kíl Immersion Specialist is responsible for assisting the Language Immersion Manager and Teachers in the operation of the Xaad Kíl Immersion Nest, including but not limited to resource development, lesson planning, classroom management, and working directly with fluent speakers and Elders.
REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS
Reports To: Xaad Kíl Immersion Manager
Supervises: N/A
Liaison To: N/A

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
• Research and gather language for Xaad Kíl language resource development
• Assist and support staff in curriculum development, lesson planning, classroom management, and hosting family events
• Prepare and create materials for lesson plans
• Develop Xaad Kíl early readers
• Support with activities, parent and community activities, and cultural events
• Provide transportation for students and families for field trips and events
• Work directly with fluent speakers and Elders
• Maintain partnerships with families, local and regional tribes, and community stakeholders
• Provide administrative support as needed for staff and classroom
• Other duties as assigned

DECISION MAKING AUTHORITY
Spending Authority: N/A
Other Authority: N/A

NECESSARY SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
• Knowledge, principles, and theories in the field or program and ability to apply in situations of moderate complexity
• Ability to analyze and interpret information from multiple sources, including but not limited to statutes, program regulations, and financial reports
• Familiarity with Southeast Alaska Tribes and languages
• Enthusiasm for broad-based cultural program
• Desire to support immersion teachers and youth ages 3-6
• Desire to build culturally responsive educational systems that celebrate Indigenous languages and traditional ways of knowing
• Excellent verbal, written, and inter-personal communication skills Desire to become fluent and proficient in speaking the Xaad Kíl language
• Excellent computer skills including but not limited to MS Office and databases
• Ability to work in fast-paced environment with little supervision

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (education, experience, skills)
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Child Development Associate Certificate, or willingness to obtain a Child Development Associate Certificate
• 1 year experience working in a cultural education setting

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS (education, experience, skills)
• Associate’s Degree or Child Development Associate Certificate
• 1 year experience working in a cultural setting or language immersion school

UNUSUAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS OR RESTRICTIONS
The majority of work is performed in a professional office setting and is generally sedentary, requiring routine walking, standing, bending, and carrying of items weighing less than 40 lbs. Travel on small aircraft or ferry may be required.

CONDITIONS OF HIRE:
• All employment at Tlingit & Haida is “at will”. This means that the employee or Tlingit & Haida may terminate employment at any time and for any reason. Unless specified in writing, no term of employment is expressed or implied for this position.
• Tlingit & Haida is a no tolerance workplace. All regular employees may be required to pass a pre-employment and subsequent random drug and alcohol screening to be eligible for and maintain employment.
• Tlingit & Haida requires a criminal background check be conducted on all employees. All employment offers are conditional until federal criminal background check results verify your eligibility to work for Tlingit & Haida.