Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Meet with Native students in small groups and lead activities that support and strengthen their cultural identity using culturally relevant materials, curriculum, and knowledge of tribal culture and languages
Provide academic oversight and intervention to Native students that are not meeting grade level academic standards
Support students and families at IEP meetings and conferences when necessary
Act as a resource for incorporating inclusive practices and American Indian content standards in the classroom, including coordinating cultural appropriate training(s) and identifying resources and content materials
Act as a communications liaison from parents to school or school to parents
Organize and lead American Indian Parent Advisory Committee (AIPAC) meetings
Coordinate community cultural events and community building activities
Order supplies and materials in accordance with with identified plan and budget
Other duties as assigned
- Skilled in communicating with culturally diverse students and families, Communicating using a variety of modalities (in person, phone, Seesaw, email), Working effectively with students, families, and school personnel, Organization, Scheduling, Thinking creatively, Having a strong knowledge of American Indian programs, culture, and heritage.
AAS or AA Degree Required. Bachelor's Degree preferred
Oral and written language proficiency
Excellent cross-cultural communication skills
Excellent time management, prioritization, organization, and scheduling skills
Willing to learn and support Big Lake Schools educational philosophy and goals for our students
Big Lake Schools is an equal opportunity employer: applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, or status with regard to public assistance.