CL20086: Native American Education Liaison

Job title:

CL20086: Native American Education Liaison

Company

Kennewick School District

Job description

Position #20086: Native American Education Liaison
Posting Dates: 12/14/2023 – 12/20/2023 (Or Until Filled)
Location: Learning Supports and Programs
Hours: 8 Hours per Day (7:30 A.M. – 4:30 P.M.), 205 Days per Year

This is an off-schedule, non-bargaining position.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Provide navigation assistance, advocacy and support services to Native American students and their families while working in conjunction with tribal departments, along with other community partners and agencies at the local, state, and federal level. Help to ensure we provide the best wrap-around services possible to our KSD students and their families. This person will also be part of the student & family support team. This will require a flexible schedule in order to attend evening events, as well as assist in preparing program reports and perform other job-related duties as assigned in the Learning Programs & Supports department.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements and preferred qualifications listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

All applications must be submitted to the Kennewick School District online at www.choosekennewick.com.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

• BA/BS in a related field
• Must present transcripts of highest level of education within thirty (30) days of hire
• Must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Must be able to meet the Physical Demands of the position.
• Completion of Safe Schools Web Based Training within thirty (30) days of hire and yearly thereafter.
• Must pass a background check, which includes employee paid fingerprinting.
• Valid Washington State Driver’s License and a reliable automobile to drive to schools, homes, meetings and trainings. Proof of Vehicle Insurance required

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED

• Experience and or education in American Indian/Native American/Indigenous studies, educational leadership, political science, social services or equivalent experience working with Native American communities.
• 1-3 years working specifically with and on behalf of an American Indian/Alaska Native American population (urban/suburban or tribal), a Native American-serving organization/entity/project/program (tribe, non-profit, agency, school district), and experience working with linguistically diverse tribal communities.
• Computer Skills – WORD, Excel, Publisher, PowerPoint, Google, Teams
• Valid Washington State driver’s license and evidence of insurance and good driving record. Must provide a DOL driver’s abstract at time of interview.
• Must be able to initiate independent actions and be a self-starter.
• Must attend state sponsored trainings that are usually out of town. Federal Regulations require yearly training.
• Must uphold board policies and follow administrative procedures.
• Must take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities.
• Must demonstrate sufficient command of the English language to communicate verbally and in writing with students, parents, district staff members and other concerned people regarding all aspects of their job related activities.
• Flexibility in work schedule (to meet parents/guardians schedule, community meetings, purchase items).

QUALIFICATIONS PREFERRED

• Preference will be given to qualified applicants who are American Indian
• Knowledge of the surrounding community resources for Native American students and families
• Specialized knowledge and expertise about our primary federally recognized tribal partners, the 29 federally recognized tribal nations of WA State, and tribal nations throughout the United States.
• Experience working in programs/areas related to student services, student development and/or social justice education/diversity and inclusion principles and an understanding of the unique lived experience of indigenous students
• Understand tribal government and be aware of significant social and cultural aspects of tribes and tribal organizations
• Knowledge of school and community resources available to students and parents.
• Experience with multicultural issues and an understanding of how culture affects verbal and non-verbal communication-ability to articulate and convey information to a wide range of audiences
• Evidence of ability to assess and correct issues involving safety.
• Evidence of ability to establish and maintain a tactful, cooperative and effective relationship with students, parents, staff, fellow employees and management.
• Evidence of ability to approach assigned work in a professional manner, working toward the common goal of teamwork, pride in service delivery and continuous improvement
• Experience working as a team member and collegial group dynamics.
• Excellent communication skills; both written and oral. Will be assessed
• Excellent organizational skills.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Collaborate with classroom teachers/school staff to identify students most in need of additional support and work with staff to ensure students are in support programs that meet their individual needs
• Coordinate with attendance office at designated schools to determine youth with patterns of absenteeism or tardiness and intervene with strategies to improve attendance
• Acts as a liaison and coordinates with all other programs departments, and partners at the local state and federal levels
• Assess family eligibility based upon programmatic criteria to see if they qualify and are eligible for various services and help them to access those services
• Coordinate district-level tribal collaboration and education committee.
• Provide case management and advocacy services to Native American/tribal students and families who have self-identified or referred for services based on needs
• Coordinates, facilitates and/or attends meetings regularly with family, staff, and committees receiving timely and appropriate services
• Provides technical assistance and advocates for students and families
• Monitors progress through regular meetings and keep in contract with resource staff and/or service providers
• Participates in home visits and coordination of district services
• Identify potential barriers within systems and help develop solutions to those barriers
• Facilitates and coordinates the development and coordination of co-curricular programming that supports student success from diverse backgrounds through community-building activities, cultural programs, leadership development, community engagement and identity development
• Facilitate data gathering and analysis to support ongoing program planning, evaluation and reporting
• Coordinates with other social service programs, tribal departments, families, and caregivers as needed to assist students and families
• Communicate and work with district staff to best meet the needs of Native American/Tribal students
• Communicate effectively with parents/guardians, students and staff
• Attend conferences/trainings to gain knowledge of Federal or State requirements
• Provide professional development for school staff
• Assist with Consolidate Program Review (CPR) and other compliance items
• Be knowledgeable of community services and support agencies in an effort to help link families in need with community resources
• Assist to develop and carry out the yearlong professional development plan.
• Represent the District in a positive light and enhance the district/community relationship
• Assist ATP schools in developing and evaluating their year-long plans
• Attend monthly ATP meetings
• Assist in development of trainings for ATPs and ATP chairpersons
• Assist with planning the end of the year meeting
• Be knowledgeable of Title I and LAP program guidelines and requirements
• Assist with planning and implementation of district-wide Migrant, Bilingual, Dual Language family events
• Attend PD for student and family support
• Attend monthly community outreach meetings
• Perform other duties as assigned

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here represent those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Mobility: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and walk for prolonged periods of time, push or pull 18-26 lbs, sit, kneel and crouch, twist and bend, use hands to type, finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arm.

• Sense: The employee is required to talk/hear conversations and other sounds. The employee must be able to communicate effectively in person and over the telephone. The employee is required to taste and smell. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, far vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

• Lifting: The employee must be able to lift or move up to 18-26 pounds; must also be able to lift overhead. The employee may be required to physically move quickly in an emergency or while performing student supervision duties.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Physical Hazards: While performing the duties of this job, the employee must be able to work outdoors in a wide variety of temperatures; from -10 degrees F to 100 degrees F +. The employee may be exposed to wet and/or humid conditions. The noise level in this work environment is moderate.

Kennewick School District’s Non-Discrimination Policy

The Kennewick School District provides equal access to all programs and services without discrimination based on sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, honorably discharged veteran or military status, sexual orientation, including gender expression or identity, the presence of any sensory, mental or physical disability, or use of trained dog, guide or service animal by a person with a disability, and provide equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination:

Civil Rights & Equity: Douglas Christensen – (509) 222-5010 ([email protected])

Section 504, Title IX: Brian Leavitt – (509) 222-5003 ([email protected])

This holds true for all students who are interested in participating in all education programs and/or extra-curricular school activities in the Kennewick School District.

Applicants: Inquiries regarding compliance procedures or requests for reasonable accommodation may be directed to the School District’s Associate Superintendent or Director of Human Resources.

Kennewick School District Contact Names and Telephone Numbers:

Doug Christensen, Associate Superintendent, Human Resources

(509)222-5010

Certificated ADA

Toni Neidhold, Director of Human Resources

(509)222-6414

[email protected]

Classified ADA

Kennewick School District

1000 West 4th Avenue

Kennewick, WA 99336

Job Title : CL20086: Native American Education Liaison

Primary Location : Federal Programs

Salary Range : $35.65 – $41.22 / Per Hour

Shift Type : Full-Time

Expected salary

$35.65 – 41.22 per hour

Location

Kennewick, WA

Job date

Sat, 16 Dec 2023 05:46:52 GMT

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