TITLE: INDIAN EDUCATION COORDINATOR

 

QUALIFICATIONS

 

Bachelor's degree

• Effective communication and interpersonal skills

• Ability to develop spreadsheets and databases 

• Ability to provide necessary community resources

• Ability to work accurately and efficiently with attention to detail

• Knowledge of American Indian history, culture, and the needs of our Native American youth.

REPORTS TO:

Site Principals, Central Office Staff, and Board of Education

 

JOB GOAL:

 

Working with students, families, and staff to provide education support to our Native American students.  This position also works to facilitate appropriate educational programming.

 

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Have patience, compassion, and a strong desire to help students in the area of academic achievement and cultural studies.

• Communicate with students and families as needed.

• Maintain accurate records.

• Discern information and resources specific to specialty areas.

• Track student attendance and performance in the educational setting.

• Provide guidance and work to implement cultural activities for grades PK-12.

• Provide information to families and students on scholarships and post-secondary opportunities.

• Assist with home visits if needed.

• Consult with teachers, parents, and administration.

• Develop plans of action for students and families.

• Collaboration with local tribal agencies.

• Attend ITC meetings each month.

• Attend Parent committee meetings monthly and report on programming.

 

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

 

Employment is considered annually in accordance with Oklahoma law. Salary and work year to be according to the current salary schedule.

 

EVALUATION:

 

Performance of this job will be evaluated annually in accordance with Oklahoma law and the provisions of the Board's policy on the evaluation of professional personnel.