[Linganth] Position open for Coordinator of Second Language Acquisition

[Maximilian Viatori]

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)

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