Nüümü Yadoha Language program seeks applications (fwd)

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Please forward this job description to any interested applicants.

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)