Request for Proposals - Curriculum Specialist

[Andre Cramblit]

Reply-To: sgehr at karuk.us

The full RFP is available at http://www.karuk.us/jobs/pdf/Curriculum.pdf

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
Proposal Deadline: May 21, 2007 at 5:00 PM
The Karuk Tribe of California requests responses from qualified  
individuals to perform the
following Tasks as a Curriculum Specialist to the Karuk Language  
Program.
The Curriculum Specialist will contribute to the content development  
of multi-media educational
software for a Karuk Language Distance Education Course. The  
Curriculum Specialist will
support the research and development of a quality curriculum.

Tasks:
o Review and provide written comments on the current outline for the  
Karuk
Language Distance Education Course.
o Recommend additional curriculum or media needed for the course.
o Provide written comments and suggestions to the Language Program  
Director for
collaboration with Graphic Artists and Computer Specialists for  
development of
the course curriculum.
o Write, edit and/or revise content to meet specific learning  
objectives as needed.

Deliverables:
o Submission of written comments, recommendations and content for the  
Karuk
Language Distance Education Course to the Karuk Language Program  
Director.

Desired Qualifications:
1. Bachelor’s degree or progressively responsible work experience may  
be substituted for
a bachelor’s degree.
2. Minimum of two years as teacher of a language other than English.
3. Demonstrated ability as a curriculum developer.
4. Knowledge of local Native American traditions, culture and history.
5. Experience with distance education and interactive learning  
technology.
6. Ability to work as part of a team.

Responses to this Request for Proposals should include the following:
1. A statement of qualifications and credentials, including relevant  
work history, in
resume form.
2. Sample of prior curriculum work.
3. A proposed approach and rationale for completion of the contract  
tasks described
above, including descriptions of similar work previously completed  
and the
results/benefits achieved.
4. Proposed timeline for completion of all tasks.
5. A lump sum price with travel expenses.
6. Names and telephone numbers of three client references.

Responses must be hand, mail, email, or fax delivered by May 21, 2007  
at 5:00 PM to:
Sara Spence, Human Resources Manager
Karuk Tribe of California
64236 Second Avenue
Happy Camp, CA 96039
(800) 505-2785, Extension 2010
Faxes will be accepted at (530) 493-1611
Emails will be accepted at sspence at karuk.us

In accordance with the Indian Preference Act of 1934 and the Tribal  
Employment Rights
Ordinance (TERO), Indian Preference will apply in the selection process.

All contracts over $2500 are subject to a 1% TERO tax.

Standard Contract Language is available in the full RFP which is  
available at http://www.karuk.us/jobs/pdf/Curriculum.pdf
-- 
Susan Gehr
Karuk Language Program Director
Karuk Tribe of California
PO Box 1016, Happy Camp, CA 96039
(800) 505-2785 x2205  NEW FAX # (530) 493-1658

Karuk Language Resources on the Web - http://www.karuk.org/
Karuk Section of William Bright's Site - http://ncidc.org/bright/ 
karuk.html
Karuk Dictionary - http://dictionary.karuk.org/


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