Education Specialist- Closes

Opening Date: 10/28/2026

Closing Date: 11/11/2026

Job Title: Education Specialist

Salary/Wage: $31.33/Per hour

Tribal Level: 119.1

Location: Siletz, OR

Classification: Full Time, Non-Exempt

Job Posting Number:4623844

Provide education services to eligible Supplemental Education, Adult Education, Adult Vocational Training, TYEE, and Higher Education applicants in accordance with program guidelines, policies and Committee goals.

• Assist in removing educational barriers for Tribal students.
• Conduct an annual assessment of the educational needs of the Tribal community in designated service areas.
• Promote program services and activities through presentations, tribal newsletters, approved CTSI social media platforms and informational packets.
• Develop individual educational case plans utilizing Higher Education, Adult Vocational Training, Adult Education, Supplemental Education, and other educational resources.
• Assist participants to understand and complete the Tribal education application process.
• Conduct annual financial aid workshops for students and parents.
• Determine and document participant eligibility in accordance with program policies and guidelines
• Provide assistance with financial aid and scholarship applications.
• Work with college and university representatives in developing college success programs.
• Keep abreast of eligibility requirements for related educational programs and financial aid.
• Compute, recommend, and process student grants for tuition, stipends, and fees for educational activities.
• Provide academic counseling to students, including interfacing with school personnel to identify student problems or special needs, and to discuss and implement intervention and assistance strategies for student success.
• Act as liaison between the school, student and family to help remediate disciplinary or attendace issues.
• Work with local schools in service area to enhance Native awareness, programming, and resources.
• Coordinate and collaborate with local school districts in the provision of academic, extracurricular and social development services.
• Work with individual students in support of their Individualized Education Program and/or Plan.
• Establish and maintain professional relationships with local schools, higher education facilities, and vocational schools.
• Monitor program activities and student statistics.
• Maintain, evaluate, and interpret participant records, and data affecting needs of students. Uses this information to prepare required reports and guide students.
• Monitor and track participant’s academic progress. Conduct home and school visits.
• Maintain participant and program files.
• Monitor expenditures and prepare program reports.
• Coordinate activities and resources within and outside the tribe to advance educational, vocational, and cultural goals of program participants.
• Assist Program Manager and Education Committee in assessing participant needs and developing program action plans. Acts as Staff Representative to the committee as requested.
• Involve appropriate parties in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of educational services.
• Coordinate and supervise the Tribal Youth Education and Employment (TYEE) program for Tribal youth. Work with Tribal and community partners to develop work sites for TYEE participants.
• Work with education, youth service staff , and Tribal youth in developing the annual Youth Conference, scheduling attendees, presenters and staff coverage.
• Works with Siletz Tribal Youth Council by way of organzing meetings, assisting with fund raising, making transportation arrangments, and facilitating attendance to Native youth conferences including but not limited to the annual UNITY conference.
• Work with Tribal Youth council and National UNITY to…