Secondary School Teacher, Native American Studies

Job Title: Secondary School Teacher, Native American Studies Department: Indian Education Reports To: Coordinator of Indian Education; Site Administrator Compensation: Teacher’s Salary Schedule Number of Days: Teachers Contract Security Access: Site Based FLSA: Exempt Oklahoma Teacher’s Retirement: Mandatory Participation Bargaining Unit: TCTA Funding Source: Grant Funded Last Revised Date: May 2026 Mission: Our students lead through literacy, are empowered through experience, and contribute to their community. Vision: Tulsa Public Schools honors the diversity, creativity, and passion of our students, elevating every student to be designers of their destiny. Core Values: Our core values guide how we work and interact with each other at every level of the organization. We embrace and embody these values every day: ● Equity: We know that our diversity is a community treasure, and we are committed to dismantling practices and systems that perpetuate inequalities, being actively anti -bias, anti-racist, and working toward justice and opportunity for all. ● Character: We are honest, trustworthy and have high standards of behavior. We make decisions based on what our students and community need, and we do the right thing even when it is hard. ● Excellence: We work together to give Tulsa the world- class schools it needs and deserves. We expect a lot from one another, and we support one another in achieving our shared, high expectations. ● Team: We care for one another and work together to celebrate success, learn from struggles, and work to help every team member be their best selves. ● Joy: Joy at school and at work makes us more productive, because when we create, innovate, and imagine, our motivation grows. Also, we love to have fun! Position Summary: The Secondary School Teacher of Native American Studies presents an Indigenous perspective and introduces the cultures, traditions, governments, languages, arts, contributions, and contemporary issues of Indigenous peoples of the Americas. The teacher’s primary responsibility is to ensure each student masters the objective of each lesson set forth by the curriculum provided by the district’s Office of Indian Education and Social Studies department. Students learn through storytelling, mixed media, guest speakers, and selected literature, as well as other sources curated from tribal nations and resources. Key Functions: ● Teaches Native American Studies content and skills using district -approved curriculum ● Creates a safe, purposeful, and welcoming classroom focused on learning ● Uses student data to differentiate instruction and drive mastery of standards ● Communicates regularly with students, families, and colleagues ● Participates in professional development and Indian Education events Minimum Qualifications: Education: ● Bachelor’s degree Experience: • Experience working with Native American culture, tribes, and community • Previous experience working with children preferred • Previous teaching experience preferred Licenses and Certifications: • Oklahoma Teaching Certification in an applicable secondary education subject area, or the ability to be Emergency Certified in an appropriate secondary education subject area • Required to maintain professional certification and attend professional development provided by the district Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: • Understanding of Indian culture, history, and traditions, as well as resources to enrich Native American student education • Ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively with others • Strong written and verbal communication skills • Ability to implement a classroom behavior management system within the bounds of site procedures that is equitable and restorative • Ability to establish and maintain systems and routines that create a safe, purposeful, and welcoming classroom environment focused on learning • Abides by all district guidelines and policies, the State of Oklahoma’s Standards of Performance and Conduct for Teachers, and any relevant state statutes • Required to attend subject area/department training as needed Responsibilities and Essential Functions: The following duties are representative of performance expectations. A reasonable accommodation may be provided to enable a qualified individual with a disability to perform essential functions. • Teaches content and skills in the applicable subject area, utilizing a course of study approved by the district and the school board • Establishes systems and routines to create a safe, purposeful, and welcoming classroom environment focused on learning • Implements classroom behavior management systems that are equitable and restorative • Communicates regularly, respectfully, and effectively with students, families, and colleagues • Participates in school -based events that take place outside of school hours, including but not limited to parent -teacher conferences as well as events and meetings sponsored by the Office of Indian Education • Utilizes district technology and programs to create effective learning experiences • Implements curricula to meet college and career readiness standards • Uses student data to inform and refine data- driven teaching practices • Provides students with feedback and supports setting goals • Differentiates instruction to ensure all students achieve at the highest level • Accountable for students’ mastery of college and career readiness standards • Attends and participates in regular professional development facilitated by district staff • Attends and participates in regular staff meetings, grade -level meetings, and content collaborative planning meetings • Supervises students in and out of the classroom during the assigned work day • Performs other duties, tasks, and services consistent with this position as assigned Customer Contacts: ● Internal: TPS District Employees ● External : Students, families, community members, local and state tribal programs : Supervisory Responsibility: • This role does not directly supervise any individuals Working and Physical Conditions: The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this position. Exposure to the following conditions may range from rare to frequent based on circumstances and factors that may not be predictable.  • Classroom and school environment • Standing, moving about the classroom, and active instruction for extended periods • Frequent communication with students, families, and colleagues • Some events and meetings outside regular school hours (e.g., parent -teacher conferences, Indian Education events) • Occasional periods of moderate physical activity Tulsa Public Schools is committed to building a diverse and inclusive team of individuals who contribute to the district's mission with their talents, skills, and energy. Tulsa Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, pregnancy , disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, age , or any other classification protected by applicable law. Tulsa Public Schools also provides reasonable accommodation to qualified applicants and employees with disabilities. If you need accommodation during the application process, please contact the district's ADA Coordinator at ada@tulsaschools.org. You can al so direct your request for accommodation in writing via mail to the Tulsa Public Schools Education Service Center, Attn: ADA Coordinator, 3027 S. New Haven Ave., Tulsa, OK 74114- 6131.