Job Order Detail

Description

Reports to:    Director of Education

Location    Education Sub-Office (Cottage 11)

Description:    To support initiatives which protect, promote and enhance the Dakota Language and Culture programming. The consultant keeps informed of current international Indigenous Language and Culture programs that are available and applicable for the PAGC Dakota School and students. It is the responsibility of the consultant to forward new curricula and language development information to the PAGC schools.

Duties    Under the supervision of the Director of Education, the consultant will work with schools by assisting teachers in developing First Nations language and culture programs and advising education authorities in relevant program policy and direction.

    The responsibilities include assessment of existing language and culture programs in school plus curriculum development. The consultant will also develop a resource pool of expertise and assist in the development of immersion, bilingual and first language education programming.
    
    Assist with planning and organizing staff development activities for language and culture. Maintain regular school visits and provide supports for the Dakota language and culture programs in the school. Develop and produce literature, workbooks and other relevant teaching resources for the Dakota school.

Education    An Indigenous Studies Degree, Professional ?A? B.Ed. or an Arts Degree specifically in linguistics would be an asset. The candidate must have a strong background in curriculum development along with knowledge and experience in traditional First Nations education. The candidate must speak and write the Dakota language and be able to travel extensively. A minimum of five years teaching in a language and culture classroom is required.

Salary    Based upon experience/qualifications.