Native American Education Specialist

Job Description

Starting Date: Jul 23, 2026

Position Type: Part-Time

Salary: $17 to $23 Per Hour

Job : 4987107

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Re‑Posted: Jun 17, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)

Job Goal: The Native American Education Specialist promotes and enhances the student’s overall academic experience by providing services to students and their families which strengthen home/school/community partnerships and alleviate barriers to learning. The Specialist helps students overcome problems that impede learning by assisting them in self‑understanding, decision‑making and adjusting to school, personally and academically. The Specialist assists parents and teachers in understanding and creating a positive partnership in their student’s education.

• Serve as a site‑based liaison, facilitating referrals to community agencies to meet the needs of students and families
• Plan, implement and oversee parent/family activities, trainings and programs to improve student academic achievement and parent involvement
• Work with school personnel and community resources to develop and coordinate services to meet the identified special needs of students
• Provide information to the parents/families in order to improve home‑school communication
• Provide positive reinforcement to acknowledge student’s academic growth
• Make referrals for students and parents/guardians to appropriate resources within the school community
• Communicate orally and in written form to Native American parents, district staff and community stakeholders regarding the grant through newsletters, phone calls, parent meetings, data, reports, etc., to disperse information on resources, events, academic and social needs of students and families
• Maintain written records and protect their confidentiality
• Maintain daily calendar and student contact log to document services
• Assist in implementing site‑level educational programs including character development for students
• Assist school personnel in identifying students in need of supportive or special services
• Coordinate and maintain community outreach projects/resources by participating and acting as lead in assigned committees
• Coordinate a variety of activities (parent meetings, cultural activities, academic events, grant planning meetings, etc.) to disperse culturally appropriate information, strengthen parental involvement and improve student education
• Monitor all the Indian Education Title VI Grant (data collection, reporting, goal development, recruitment awareness, monitoring proposals, budgets and expenses) to increase academic achievement among Native American students
• Continue professional growth to maintain knowledge of skills related to job functions and timely topics
• Facilitate families’ understanding of school policies and help families utilize school services
• Assist in translation between school personnel, students, parents, and community members
• Perform other duties as assigned

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

• High School Diploma or GED (required)
• A bachelor’s or master’s degree from an accredited college or university with a major in education, Native American studies, or other closely related fields (preferred)
• One (1) year of experience working in a culturally diverse setting
• Valid AZ DPS fingerprint clearance card
• Knowledge of school, district, and community resources available for students and families
• Must be able to maintain a valid Arizona Driver’s license

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

• Alicia Smith, HR Coordinator
• District Office
• Phone:
• Email: asmith