COMMUNITY LANGUAGE TEACHING COORDINATOR

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS:

The Community Language Teaching Coordinator is responsible for overseeing the planning and development of

the Huhugam Heritage Center Language Program, including supervising the Language Specialists. The

incumbent will develop instructional materials in both community languages (Akimel O’otham and Pee Posh)

and will also provide training and guidance to the Community Language Instructors on immersion teaching

techniques. Under the guidance of the Huhugam Heritage Center Director, the Community Language Teaching

Coordinator will build a community-based teaching program that will provide quality instruction to assist

community members in building language fluency in Akimel O’otham and Pee Posh.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

 Responsible for daily supervision of the Language Specialists including monitoring, observing and

assessing performance and provide instructional support to build teaching skills.

 Provide resources and materials to promote fluency and retention of the Akimel O’otham and Pee Posh

languages.

 Create and develop a community-based instructional curriculum in Akimel O’otham and Pee Posh. Work

closely with the Language Specialists on writing and implementing lesson plans that focus on immersion-

based instruction of both languages.

 Coordinate with Community Elders, fluent speakers and language professionals in the development of

Huhugam Heritage Center language activities. Assist with the documentation of the of Akimel O’otham

and Pee Posh language and the development of documentary materials (audio, video, written) for language

preservation.

 Model best practices for Language Specialist and Community Teachers on the methods of instructing

second-language learners of Akimel O’otham and Pee Posh. Provide and facilitate training opportunities

for staff, volunteers and community.

 Responsible for holding regular meetings with the Language Specialists, Community Teachers and other

assigned staff.

 Provide regular updates, written and verbal reports to Director and other administrative staff.

 Responsible for creating and implementing an annual work plan and budget. Coordinate language events

(winter storytelling, harvest activities) with the assistance of the Special Events Coordinator.