Indian Education Adviser
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Position Type: Support Staff/Advisor Indian EducationDate Posted: 7/24/2024Location: Sequoyah ElementaryJob Description SHAWNEE PUBLIC SCHOOLS Job Title: Elementary Indian Education Advisor Reports To: Coordinator Instructional Indian Education & Building Principal Site: Sequoyah Elementary Qualifications: Credentials: Driver's license and acceptable driving record. Education: Associate Degree or 60 hours college credit or pass the Oklahoma General Education TestTraining or Experience Required: Prefer 1-2 years of experience working with Indian students and knowledge of their culture. Indian descent is helpful. Job Goal (Purpose of Position): Performs duties under general supervision to assist in teaching students from Indian backgrounds and provides educational and career counseling and cultural experiences to enhance a positive self-concept and create and encourage an attitude of achievement in all phases of public education. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge of Indian History, culture, and background.

Skilled in working with persons from various Indian backgrounds and able to develop interpersonal relationships.

Basic communication skills to exchange information, give/receive simple instructions and respond to inquiries.

Must be able to keep records, maintain filing system, and assist in tutoring children in classroom, group or individual setting.

Has regular contact by telephone or in-person with the staff and the public to determine actual information needed.

Essential Job Functions (Performance Responsibilities):

Receives referrals from school counselors, teachers, school nurse, staff or principals; identifies Indian students having problems. Makes necessary referrals, contacts and home visits to resolve students' problems. Assists school counselor with career and corrective counseling of Indian students.

Provides individual and group assistance, provides cultural enrichment to groups and individuals. Such enrichment might include cultural dances, crafts, customs, food, etc. Transports materials to various sites; sets up and cleans up after activities.

Maintains appropriate records and reports as required by the Director and the Indian Education program. Collects data for student eligibility.

Maintains records required by the federal grants including attendance, grades, discipline, etc.

Attends staff meetings and participates in inservice programs.

Acts as a liaison between the students, teachers, parents and community agencies resolving problems that arise in the educational, social and personal growth of the student.

Organizes patrons of target schools to promote parental involvement in the school programs.

Tutors students by written prescription arranged by certified personnel. May assist counselors and/or teachers in the classroom in achieving tutoring objectives.

Attends I.E.P.s with teachers, parents, counselors and principals.

Aids instructional team in matters pertaining to Indian Culture. Provides remedial assistance for Indian students.

Performs duties as specified by Title IX while maintaining a cooperative, working relationship with the principal and other staff of the building where assigned.

To ensure continuity of services, remote work may be necessary in the event of a health crisis or disruptive situation that requires the closing of school and/or office buildings. An employee's eligibility for remote work will be determined by the superintendent of schools. Expectations and guidelines for remote work will be distributed by the employee's supervisor, based on his/her role and responsibilities.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Other Performance Measures:

Successful performance of the job requires good customer service/people skills to elicit information and provide information as needed to resolve.

Requires following safety guidelines and policies to reduce personal accident or injury.

Requires following school dress standards, proper attendance or leave policies, and other work-habits concerns.

Some creativity, initiative, and effective problem solving are important to the success of the position.

Must maintain a positive attitude and be cooperative toward other staff members, the public, and students within the educational system.

Supervision exercised: Employee does not supervise other employees. Complies with Shawnee's Mission Statement in which students are to be provided with skills, knowledge and attitudes to become lifelong learners, complex thinkers, and responsible citizens in an ever changing global society. Physical/Mental Requirements and Working Conditions:

Moves from various sites carrying educational supplies/equipment, games, crafts and other learning devices.

Able to communicate effectively so that those with limited English skills can learn English.

Able to demonstrate Indian cooking, customs, crafts and other cultural activities.

Transport materials, set up, and clean up after various activities.

Terms of Employment: Length of the work year and hours of employment shall be those established by the District. (180-day contract) Evaluation: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Shawnee Board Policy on evaluation of personnel. FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Revised: March 2, 2020