Native American Education Mentor

Position Purpose

This position is for 10 hours a week, allowing a flexible schedule Monday through Friday. Mentors help and support Native American students. Focus areas include student academic achievement, school attendance, school connectedness, physical-social-emotional-mental wellness, school-family partnership, and Native American culture. This job will consist of flexible hours needed to fulfill the responsibilities outlined. This position will help at-risk students improve their academic skills as well as provide a model for social and emotional wellness.

• Works directly and collaboratively with a caseload of individual Native American students and their families, and school staff, focusing on improving student academic skills.
• Establishes a communication system with the Native American Coordinator for specific programming units that require tutoring, regarding specific duties and responsibilities.
• Serves as an academic resource for the student as well as a connection between the regular school instructional staff and the student and/or family.
• Collaborates with school administration, counselors, teachers, school staff, and Native American Education Program staff to facilitate connection to the larger district personnel.
• Facates Warrior Circle groups (talking circles) with students to build a positive cultural identity and self-esteem.
• Maintains accurate records and documentation to fulfill grant requirements.
• Carries out other duties as assigned by the Building Principal or Native American Coordinator.
• Works on special projects with the Native American Education Coordinator office as assigned.
• Attends professional development workshops appropriate to the position, including all mandatory district training.

Percent of Time: 90% essential, 10% secondary.

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Previous experience working or volunteering in a K-12 school setting.
• Ability to communicate with students, colleagues, and parents/guardians.
• Basic academic and computer skills.
• Knowledge of Native American culture, history, values, and communities.

• Currently enrolled in a post-secondary degree program.
• Ability to work without continued supervision and directions.

All applications for open Fargo Public Schools positions must be made via . Paper submissions will not be accepted. Application materials must clearly explain how experience and education are related to the minimum qualifications and job duties. Applicants must submit a résumé and cover letter. The Final date to receive applications is 8:00 AM CST on the closing date listed in the posting
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The Fargo Public School District is committed to maintaining a learning and working environment free from discrimination and harassment in all employment and educational programs, activities, and facilities. The District prohibits discrimination and harassment based on an individual’s race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, disability, age, or other status protected by law.