Education/Experience/Qualifications 

• A minimum of 4 years of teaching or learning in an indigenous language may be considered in lieu of minimum educational requirements indicated above. 

• A minimum of 2 years’ experience in a teaching role is preferred, preferably in a language or related field.  

• Must be willing and capable to learn the Serrano language.  

• Experience working with students of various age ranges and abilities.  

• Knowledge of and experience with American Indian language(s) as well as knowledge of local Indian communities and sensitivity to Indian needs preferred. Especially with knowledge of San Manuel, Morongo, or Serrano-speaking communities, their history, culture, and political structure. 

• Practical experience in tribal community settings strongly preferred. 

• Working proficiency with online and in-person educational platforms and technologies (i.e., Google Classroom and Smartboard, lesson planning and assessment tools, multimedia, etc.) required. 

• Knowledge and working capacity in a variety of computer programs in both Mac and PC environments required.  

• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills with demonstrated ability to write clearly and persuasively.  

• Skill in creative problem solving, ability to analyze situations and define problems or objectives, identify relevant factors, formulate logical conclusions, and recognize alternatives.  

• Excellent organization, time management and follow-up skills, high sense of urgency; demonstrated ability to successfully handle multiple projects concurrently. 

Certificates/Licenses/Registrations

• As a condition of employment with the San Manuel Education Department, incumbents are required to undergo and successfully pass pre-employment and annual post-employment background investigation including, but not limited to, Live-Scan fingerprinting, drug screening and criminal history background check. 

• Must successfully undergo and maintain a current negative tuberculosis (TB) test. 

San Manuel will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with applicable law.