School Success Program Assistant; High School - Indian Education

School Success Program Assistant (High School) - )

Under general supervision, works directly and collaboratively with administrators, school site staff, parents, students, and community service providers to develop comprehensive and inclusive strategies that promote student achievement and school attendance. This position focuses on supporting students and families of students receiving Special Education and who have identified as American Indian. This position supports the Dream Catcher Program:
The Dream Catcher Project trains IHSLs or cultural staff to work with special educators to observe students' behavior. This helps schools make better evaluations and include cultural perspectives in decisions they make about students.

Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Develops comprehensive and inclusive strategies to address student achievement and attendance; performs duties within scope of authority and training, and in compliance with MPS policies; duties may vary according to job assignment.
• Works directly and collaboratively with administrators, school site staff, parents, students, and community service providers to assist in the identification and development of procedures and agreements with schools, community agencies and resources that promote improved student performance in school.
• Administers MPS school success programs to develop and implement improvement plans that meet MPS goals and result in high-achieving learning environments for all students.
• Works collaboratively with schools and programs to define and outline the role of school staff in improving student success and performance.
• Refines and adapts various educational service systems designed to meet the needs of students.
• Works with staff to identify professional staff development needs by planning, organizing, and facilitating programs that improve staff effectiveness, and are consistent with instructional goals.
• Evaluates students using a variety of assessment tools, and provides guidance and support.
• Investigate and resolves complaints; responds to inquiries on a wide range of questions about MPS policy, procedures, resources, processes, student evaluation, placement, programs and discipline.
• Mediates conflicts and provides advocacy services for clients in their interactions with government and community agencies; verifies compliance with agreements and performance standards.
• Researches and writes grants and proposals for development and expansion of district programs that impact school success for students.
• Monitors and evaluates student academic progress; assists students in accessing appropriate educational experiences which enhance basic skills; helps students solve personal and family issues; refers students to MPS programs, local community resources and regional community services.
• Communicates with parents, students and staff to convey pertinent information while maintaining confidentiality of personal information; answers questions, and explains school rules.
• Demonstrates courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with students, clients, visitors, and MPS staff; acts in a manner that promotes a harmonious and effective workplace environment.
• Enthusiastically promotes the Superintendent's goals and priorities in compliance with all policies and procedures.
• Maintains absolute confidentiality of work-related issues, records and MPS information.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Education, Social Service, Psychology, or a related field; AND three (3) years of demonstrated educational support experience in an urban educational environment, including group facilitation and conflict resolution; OR an equivalent combination of education, training and experience as determined by Human Resources.

License and Certification Requirements:

• A valid Minnesota State Driver's License may be required.

Physical Demands and Working Environment:

• Work is performed in a classroom and a general office environment, with moderate physical requirements; requires occasionally lifting such articles as file boxes or heavier materials with help from others and/or lifting and carrying light objects frequently. Jobs in this category may require walking or standing to a significant degree, long periods of working with computers, and working with children.

Commitment to Diversity:

Diversity is one of Minneapolis Public Schools core values and is essential to our goal of putting children first and making them college-ready. Diversity of our workforce provides us with a competitive advantage and allows us to better understand, communicate with and educate our diverse student body. Minneapolis Public Schools will not deny anyone the opportunity for training or employment because of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender or gender identity, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, disability, sexual orientation, age, family care leave status, or veteran status.

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