Position open for Coordinator of Second Language Acquisition

[Francis M. Hult]

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Call for Applicants for the Coordinator of Second Language Acquisition for
the Owens Valley Paiute-Shoshone Reservation.

The Nüümü Yadoha Language program seeks applications for a full time
position as Coordinator of Second Language Acquisition.  Applicants must
have a BA or BS in linguistics, education, anthropology or a related field
with a documented emphasis in second language acquisition or language
instruction.  Applicants with an MA or PhD in one of the above fields of
study or the equivalent number of years of practical experience are
preferred. Candidates with experience or a specialization in early childhood
development/language acquisition/instruction will be given special
consideration.  Additionally, candidates with experience in Native American
education and/or languages will be given priority status.  The annual salary
for this position is $45,000 plus benefits.

Applicants will be expected to perform the following tasks as Coordinator of
Second Language Acquisition: (1) Provide instructors with training and
strategies for language instruction, including methods for teaching students
of different abilities and learning strategies; (2) Provide (or coordinate)
monthly seminars and workshops on core elements of language instruction as
well as weekly evaluation and one-on-one instruction with the language
teachers (topics of particular concern are: creating effective lesson plans,
evaluation methods and early childhood development and language
acquisition); (3) Aid instructors in developing and coordinating a
beginning-level curriculum for their language with a focus on a curriculum
suitable for pre-K—1st grade (although assistance with curriculum for adult
programs will be expected).  Above all, it is essential that the applicant
be able to creatively adapt his or her understanding of language instruction
and acquisition to produce curricula and teaching methods that are specific
to instructors’ needs, specific to the language and culturally appropriate.

The Nüümü Yadoha Language program is a department of the Owens Valley Career
Development center, located on the Bishop Paiute-Shoshone Reservation in
Bishop, California. The Nüümü Yadoha Language program is dedicated to
preserving the various dialects of the Owens Valley Paiute language and
teaching them in a community setting.  There are currently ten instructors
working on three dialects of Owens Valley Paiute.  These instructors have
access to the most current video and audio recording technology and have
been trained to use it effectively. Applicants for this position must be
able to coordinate planning and curriculum development for the Nüümü Yadoha
Language program. We seek a highly motivated individual to coordinate
teacher training and curriculum development for this language revitalization
and instruction program.  The Owens Valley Career Development Center is a
non-profit organization dedicated to programs designed to assist Native
Americans in achieving their educational and career goals.  Benefits include
health/dental/life insurance, retirement, 13 paid holidays and generous paid
vacation and sick leave.  OVCDC offers competitive salaries, employee
training and support for continuing education.

OVCDC is an Equal Opportunity Employer within the confines of the Indian
Preference Act. Log on to www.ovcdc.com or e-mail tallen at ovcdc.com to
receive an application and a complete job description or call 1-800-924-
8091 ext.109.  Application deadline is March 15, 2004.

Sky Vasquez, OVCDC Recruiter
P.O. Box 1467, Bishop, CA 93515
760-873-5107 ext.246
Fax: 760-873-8882
(svasquez at ovcdc.com)