Ojibwe Medium Curriculum Coordinator

Waadookodaading Ojibwe Language Institute

The Ojibwe Medium Curriculum Coordinator is an educational professional who designs, implements,
and evaluates Ojibwe medium educational programs and curricula, ensuring alignment with standards and
goals. They work closely with teachers and administrators to improve instruction and enhance student
learning. This position is grant-funded for one year.

1. Bachelor’s Degree in Education, or related field;
2. Five to ten years of an equivalent combination of teaching or administrative experience with
greater than 50% American Indian student enrollment.
3. Curriculum development experience in Ojibwe language medium educational setting.
4. Proficiency with computers and other advanced technology.
5. Strong ability to manage, prioritize and organize tasks to meet project deadlines.
6. Knowledge of Ojibwe culture, lifeways and seasonal cultural practices.

Preferred Qualifications:
1. Intermediate level of Ojibwe Language proficiency.
2. Master’s degree in Education, or related field.
3. WI Professional Educator license.

Performance Responsibilities:
1. Develop a Kindergarten through Grade 2 scope and sequence that aligns with the educational and
cultural calendar of events for a typical school year;
2. Refine existing units, lessons, assignments, projects, books, materials, presentations, readings,
tests, evaluations, or other essential resources to ensure alignment with the scope and sequence
3. Record and organize all resources in a chronological format for the school year.
4. Align all lessons and curriculum with Wisconsin Department of Instruction (DPI) and WOLI
cultural learning standards.
5. Continue this process and move progressively up in grade level
6. Consult with instructional staff to determine needed materials and resources;
7. Create teacher guides as needed to be incorporated for use by instructional staff;
8. Collaborate with administration in the development and implementation of high performing
teams
9. Perform other duties as assigned.