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Job Description
Division/Department: Education / Ojibwe School
Location: Fond du Lac Ojibwe School
Reports To: K-12 School-Wide Principal
Probationary Period: 90 days – Full time
FLSA Status: Exempt (salaried)
Classification: Child Related CA
Driver’s License: Level 0- No Driver’s License Required.
Rate Of Pay: $42,545.33-$47,863.49
Responsibilities
- Teaches courses in Physical Education and Health to secondary students as specified by state law utilizing course of study adopted by the school board and appropriate curriculum publications as guidelines in teaching individual course content.
- Instructs students in basic subject matter specified in state law and administrative regulations and procedures of the school district.
- Adapts Physical Education materials and methods to develop relevant sequential assignments that guide and challenge students as well as incorporates Ojibwe culture.
- Selects and requisitions books and instructional aids appropriate to the interests and maturity levels of students; maintains required inventory records.
- Adapts the curriculum to provide individual, small group, or remedial instruction to meet the needs of the individual student.
- Assumes responsibility for supervision of gym, athletic fields, locker rooms and storage areas when classes are in session.
- Evaluates each student’s growth in physical skills, knowledge and contribution in team sports.
- Establishes and maintains standards of student behavior needed to provide an orderly, productive environment in the physical education areas.
- Communicates in an appropriate manner with parents and school counselors on students'
- progress and maintains accurate records.
- Maintains accurate daily records and student performance, attendance, and periodic grading.
- Supervises students in out-of-classroom activities as assigned.
- Participates in curriculum and other developmental programs.
- Participates in faculty committee and the sponsorship of student activities.
- Maintains professional competence through in-service education activities provided by the school and/or self-selected professional growth activities.
- Actively advocate and demonstrate appropriate adult-child interactions.
- Maintain a professional relationship with all staff and community members.
- Maintains professional standards toward creating confidential relationships with all program participants and staff.
- Participates in all education programs including local and regional in-service training, advisory committee, and community education meetings, and staff meetings as directed.
- Routine classroom cleaning/maintenance to ensure a safe, clean and secure learning environment for all students.
- Provides Building Principal with weekly lesson plans, which incorporate the state or school standards.
- Displays a responsive and professional manner in promptly responding to all requests, complaints, and problems.
- Recognizes that each employee is a representative of the Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa and is responsible for demonstrating courtesy, respect, and sensitivity to the needs of all others, including visitors and co-workers.
- Represents the Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa and the department in a positive and professional manner in the community.
- Required to maintain proper attendance including reporting to work on time in accordance with applicable policies.
- Maintains a clean and organized work area.
- Due to changes and modifications in the job from time to time, employees are required to be flexible and assume other responsibilities assigned by management as deemed necessary.
Qualifications
- No driver’s license required.
- Appropriate Minnesota certification – physical education and health or such alternatives as the board may find appropriate and acceptable is required.
- Ability to provide prompt resolution of problems and conflicts as they may occur is required.
- Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing is required.
- Ability to work independently and establish priorities is required
- Attention to detail and accuracy is required.
- Ability to establish professional and harmonious working relationships on all projects and with all parties involved.
- Subject to drug and alcohol testing in accordance with the Fond du Lac Reservation’s Personnel Policies.
- Subject to pre-employment, annual background checks and annual reference checks.
- Some travel may be required.
- PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Normal Physical requirements.
About Us
The Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa, Nagaajiwanaang (Where the water stops), is one of the six Bands of the Minnesota Chippewa Tribe and a proud sovereign Ojibwe nation. We strive to be a diverse, supportive, and inclusive workforce that employs Fond du Lac Band members, native peoples, and those from our surrounding communities.
As one of Carlton County's largest employers, the Fond du Lac Band is dedicated to elevating the community through a broad spectrum of programs and enterprises including our gaming facilities, tribal government, health services, and education that promotes our language, culture, and the preservation of our natural resources.
The Fond du Lac Band is an employer that cultivates the growth of our employees and our programs; a place where you can develop your skills and gain experience that will positively impact the lives of those who call the Fond du Lac Band home. Our hiring practices follow tribal employment rights outlined in Fond du Lac Ordinance #12/94 (TERO).
Join the Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa in our mission to preserve and promote our community while contributing to its vibrant future.
