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Resource Teacher, American Indian Education Program
   
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Approved:          11-05-79

DEFINITION

            Under direction, to train and assist school level personnel in carrying out program components in the areas specified in the American Indian Education Program.

QUALIFICATIONS

            Credential:  Possession of a basic teaching credential appropriate to the assigned segment or credentials of equivalent authorization, issued by the California Commission for Teacher Preparation and Licensing, is required.

and

            Education:  A bachelor's degree from an approved institution and specialized course work in the designated area of responsibility as required.

and

            Experience:  Three years of successful teaching experience.  Person must be knowledgeable in history in general and Indian history specifically able to assume leadership in the teaching of Indian crafts, art forms, dance literature, music, science, and philosophy.  Should be able to work effectively and cooperatively with the Indian community.

TYPICAL  DUTIES  AND  RESPONSIBILITIES

  1. Responsible for providing lessons, demonstrations, presentations, and programs related to Indian history and culture in elementary classrooms where identified Indian students are enrolled.

  2. Provide inservicing (Indian history and culture) for staffs of elementary schools having identified Indian students.

  3. Develop and prepare materials to be used with students and school staffs.

  4. Work with the program coordinator in planning field trips and other special activities for the elementary and secondary schools.

  5. Attend and participate in the monthly Parent Committee meetings.

WORK  SCHEDULE  AND  SALARY

Resource teachers serve on the days schools are in session plus required non-teaching service days, and are placed on the teachers' salary scale according to training and experience.  Additional days of service may be required for which compensation will be paid at the per diem rate.

 

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