School Success Program Assistant; High School - Indian Education

Job Title

School Success Program Assistant (High School) - ) Indian Education

• Requisition
• Close Date: No established closing date; open until filled
• Organizational Unit: Indian Education )
• Site:
  Davis Center (0001)
• FTE: 1.0 FTE - 40 hours/week (41 weeks)
• Union: ESP(28)
• Functional Area:
  
  Paraprofessional
• Salary Range:
• Benefits:
  Dental insurance, Health insurance, Vision insurance, Paid time off, HSA & FSA, Retirement plan

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.

• Develop comprehensive and inclusive strategies to address student achievement and attendance; perform duties within scope of authority and training, and in compliance with MPS policies; duties may vary according to job assignment.
• Work 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.
• Administer MPS school success programs to develop and implement improvement plans that meet MPS goals and result in high‑achieving learning environments for all students.
• Work collaboratively with schools and programs to define and outline the role of school staff in improving student success and performance.
• Refine and adapt various educational service systems designed to meet the needs of students.
• Work with staff to identify professional staff development needs by planning, organizing, and facilitating programs that improve staff effectiveness, and are consistent with instructional goals.
• Evaluate students using a variety of assessment tools, and provide guidance and support.
• Investigate and resolve complaints; respond 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.
• Research and write grants and proposals for development and expansion of district programs that impact school success for students.
• Monitor and evaluate student academic progress; assist students in accessing appropriate educational experiences which enhance basic skills; help students solve personal and family issues; refer students to MPS programs, local community resources and regional community services.
• Communicate with parents, students and staff to convey pertinent information while maintaining confidentiality of personal information; answer questions, and explain school rules.
• Demonstrate courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with students, clients, visitors, and MPS staff; act in a manner that promotes a harmonious and effective workplace environment.
• Enthusiastically promote the Superintendent's goals and priorities in compliance with all policies and procedures.
• Maintain absolute confidentiality of work‑related issues, records and MPS information.

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.

• Applicable policies, procedures and regulations covering specific areas of…