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Elementary Teacher - Kha’p’o Community
School
Location: Santa Clara Pueblo, Espanola NM
Position Start Date: August 5, 2019
Point of Contact: Principal
To Apply: www.khapoeducation.org/jobs
SCHOOL DESCRIPTION
Kha’p’o Community School (KCS) is a Tribally Controlled Grant school serving the Santa Clara
Pueblo. KCS serves approximately 150 families prenatal – sixth grade. KCS is a school grounded
in providing students rigorous, high-quality educational opportunities that are focused on Tewa
language and interactive, hands-on learning activities. KCS staff support students in their
physical and emotional growth as well, valuing student identity and promoting and modeling
high-self esteem and confidence.
Our Vision:
The graduates of Kha’p’o Community School are strong, caring and respectful stewards of our
Tewa language and culture. They are empowered to bridge the Kha’p’o and non-Native worlds.
They are on the right path to succeed in school and work to fulfill their responsibilities as future
leaders and members of our community
Our Mission:
It is the mission of Kha’p’o Community School to nurture our children in a Kha’p’o-minded,
community-engaged, academically-challenging and enjoyable educational environment that
enables them to speak our Tewa language and sustain our culture, supports their physical and
emotional well-being, and inspires their love of learning.
For more information visit www.khapoeducation.org.
POSITION SUMMARY
The teachers at Kha’p’o Community School are positive believers in the power of excellent and
relevant educational opportunities for children. They agree that a holistic approach to
education provides students with the necessary support to succeed in an ever changing and
complex world. The teachers at KCS prepare and execute high quality lesson plans that meet
the needs of their students. They also implement researched Response to Intervention
methods that allow for differentiation within the classroom, meeting students where they are
at so they can grow as students and Pueblo people. Teachers are also responsible for
implementing data driven instruction using different forms of assessment to identify student
need. Teachers are driven by the mission of KCSA, and are committed to the students, parents,
and community. Elementary teachers report to the Principal.
Duties and Responsibilities
● Prepare, implement and adjust daily lessons for students
● Ensure alignment of project based, experiential curriculum to school mission and vision
and appropriate standards
● Collaborate with parents and consistently communicate student progress, include
participating in Parent/Teacher Conferences and other school events
● Provide a safe and effective learning environment for all students
● Provide direct instruction as well as experiential, project based, and culturally
responsive opportunities
● Support the school’s mission and vision of a school that supports students academically,
physically and emotionally, and culturally.
● Analyze student data to identify trends
● Follow the school’s Student Assistance Team (SAT) process to ensure student support
● Use data-driven instruction to capture individual student progress and differentiate
within the classroom on a daily basis
● Maintain a positive classroom environment with a strong, supportive classroom
management system
● Be a positive and enthusiastic member of a learning team focused on improving
teaching techniques
● Think critically and implement ideas incorporating Tewa language into daily lessons
QUALIFICATIONS
Education/Licensure
● Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education or related field
● New Mexico Elementary Teaching License
Skill/Mindsets
● Practices, implements and trusts in the process of change in alignment with the mission,
vision, and values of KCS
● Excellent written and verbal communication skills
● An eagerness to set ambitious and tangible goals and a drive to achieve them
● Commitment to providing experiential, project based learning opportunities for
students
● Believes all students have the ability to learn
● Highly organized and able to prioritize multiple competing tasks
● Commitment to a holistic approach to education
● Committed to collaborate with staff, community, and families
● A desire to learn and grow individually and open to feedback from instructional leaders
and colleagues
● Committed to participate in community events that may occur outside of normal work
hours
● A natural desire to go above and beyond
● Comfort using new technology in the classroom
● Ability to use Google suite products (Drive, Docs etc.)
● Proficiency in Microsoft suite products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Experience
3 years teaching experience preferred
● Experience working with Native communities
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TO APPLY:
Complete the online application here: www.khapoeducation.org/jobs
COMPENSATION: Salary and benefits are competitive and dependent upon prior experience.
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 must be submitted with the application if claiming Indian Preference. Indian preference
eligible that are not currently employed in the Federal Service will be appointed under the Excepted
Service Appointment Authority (Schedule A). Consideration will be given to Non-Indian applicants
(status or reinstateable) 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 reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and
hiring process, please notify this agency. The decision in granting reasonable accommodation will be on
a case-by-case basis.
