Position Type: American Indian Education Program
Date Posted: 8/28/2025
Location: Districtwide
Date Available: as soon as possible
Closing Date: Until Filled POSITION AVAILABLE
1.0 FTE Dakota Language TeacherDistrictwide$61,052 - $78,641 salary and benefits based on level 10 of the 24-25 program assistant contract225 days
OVERVIEW
Robbinsdale Area Schools acknowledges that we are on the sacred homelands of the Dakota people, the original stewards of this land. We affirm that Indigenous languages carry ancestral knowledge, identity, and the values of a people. As a school district, we are committed to supporting the revitalization and sustainability of the Dakota language as a core act of educational justice, cultural healing, and reconciliation. The Dakota Language Instructor will serve a vital role in restoring language, strengthening identity, and supporting students, families, and communities in reconnecting to Dakota ways of knowing, being, and speaking.
The Dakota Language Instructor shall be responsible for teaching students K-12 to speak, read and write the Dakota Language. Primary responsibilities are to promote language revitalization to include families with language programming in the Robbinsdale Area School District.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The following duties and responsibilities are not meant to be all inclusive and may be adjusted to meet district needs.
Develop and implement Dakota Language lesson plans for appropriate levels of fluency, i.e. beginners, intermediate and advanced speakers
Develop curriculum and a scope and sequence for Dakota Language 1, and 2 courses creating synchronous and asynchronous opportunities for student learning
Work with the Indian Education staff on implementing Dakota Language in the school program, to include language and culture camps.
Utilize language resources, community members and/or elders when possible
Assist in the planning and development of special events with the Indian Education Department.
Actively participate in, plan and oversee language immersion and culture camp programming
Prepare and provide written reports to the Director for the AIPAC on a monthly basis
Procure language materials and lesson plans for robust learning
Strong ability to to collaborate with staff and administration
Support professional development of staff, students, and community members with Dakota Language and culture.
Other duties as assigned MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Current teaching license in American Indian Language, History, and Culture
Able to attain a teaching license through TNEC with the State of MN
Proficient in Dakota Language
Minimum 6 months of curriculum development experience preferred
Must be able to work hours that vary to meet program need; i.e. evening or weekend classes
Good record keeping and data entry skills
Excellent organizational skills
Ability to maintain standards of confidentiality
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong computer skills
Ability to work independently and adapt to a team structure
Knowledge of history, culture and lifeways of the tribes in Minnesota PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Two (2) year degree in Native American Studies, Education or related field
Two (2) years of classroom instruction experience
Two (2) years of curriculum development experience
Experience teaching within a Tribal community
Experience teaching in a public school PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Must have the ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds
Must be able to sit for long periods of time with occasional amounts of standing or walking REQUIRED TRAINING Any position-related training as determined by Director WORKING ENVIRONMENT Work is performed primarily in a classroom setting, but may include occasional evening and outdoor activities APPLICATION PROCEDURE
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POSTING OPEN UNTIL FILLED
Equal Opportunity Employer
Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they meet every one of the qualifications as described in a job description.
We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may be one who comes from a less traditional background. We would encourage you to apply, even if you don't believe you meet every one of our qualifications described.
Equity is one of District 281 core values and is essential to our goal of putting children first to ensure college and career readiness. A diverse workforce fuels innovation and allows us to better understand, communicate with, and educate our students. District 281 will not deny anyone the opportunity for training or employment because of sex, race, religion, color, creed, national origin, marital status, age, sexual preference, disability, or status with regard to public assistance. #J-18808-Ljbffr