layiq

/la·yiq/adjective

worthy; deserving; fitting; suitable.

A role, opportunity, or path that merits attention, time, and pursuit.

LAYIQ - Iñupialgusisa Program Apprentice at North Slope Borough School District

● North Slope resident.
● Previous exposure to or study of the Iñupiaq language; prior proficiency is not required.
● Knowledge of or experience with Iñupiaq culture, traditions, values, and community practices.
● Experience working with Elders, fluent speakers, students, schools, or community-based programs.
● Experience in education, tutoring, mentorship, curriculum development, Indigenous language revitalization, or immersion education.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
● Participate fully in scheduled Iñupiaq language instruction, immersion, and cultural language-learning activities using ILFTS, GMAP, and other approved methodologies.
● Develop Iñupiaq listening comprehension, oral communication, vocabulary, conversational ability, and overall language proficiency through consistent immersion and practice.
● Learn directly from and work respectfully with Iñupiaq Elders, fluent speakers, language instructors, program staff, and fellow Apprentices.
● Participate in classroom observation, job shadowing, immersion support, and other applied instructional experiences appropriate to the Apprentice's language development.
● Apply developing Iñupiaq language skills in educational, cultural, and community-based settings.
● Establish language-learning and professional-development goals and participate in proficiency assessments, progress monitoring, and program milestone evaluations.
● Assist with the development and refinement of Iñupiaq language curriculum, learning materials, and resources as assigned.
● Maintain required program records and documentation demonstrating participation and progress.
● Demonstrate regular attendance, punctuality, professionalism, accountability, active participation, and collaboration.
● Prepare for transition into an approved NSBSD position following successful program completion.
● Adhere to all NSBSD policies, regulations, confidentiality requirements, and professional expectations.
● Perform other related duties as assigned.
Physical Requirements and Environmental Conditions
The physical demands and work environment described are representative of those encountered while performing the essential functions of the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Program activities may occur in classrooms, offices, community facilities, cultural learning environments, and other indoor or outdoor settings. Participants may be required to use computers, video conferencing platforms, instructional technology, and audio/video equipment.
This job description is not an employment agreement between the North Slope Borough School
District and the employee and is subject to change by the District as the needs of the District and requirements of the job change.

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