PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Master's degree in education (specialization in Native Education preferred), American Indian/Native/Indigenous studies, tribal governance, social services, or related field Specialized expertise in culturally-rooted and responsive curricula and teaching strategies for American Indian/Alaska Native learners and support of families of Native learners Specialized knowledge and expertise about Muckleshoot Indian Tribal language, culture, community, and history and the 29 federally recognized tribal nations of WA State Additional education in language learning strategies, tribal language instruction, and/or specialized training in literacy improvement/language acquisition Two or more years working specifically with and on behalf of an American Indian/Alaska Native learners and Native community/communities (urban or tribal ) or a Native -serving organization/entity/project/program (tribe, non-profit, agency, school district). Highline Public Schools 81R16NELCS Native Education Literacy and Culture Specialist Page 3 of 4 KNOWLEDGE OF: American Indian/Alaska Native culture, community, history, tribal nations, federal Indian Policy, and social/educational resources in King County specifically serving the Native community Curriculum development Community development Research-based best practices in language development/academic outcomes improvement, strategies for American Indian/Alaska Native learners, participatory research, and Indigenous-centered research American Indian/Alaska Native student learning styles and factors which inhibit academic success Alignment of cultural education and culturally -responsive learning models with strategic aims of schools and district to increase student achievement Program/project development and capacity building (e.g.