Toa, Native American Specialist

TOA, Native American Specialist

Position Title:

TOA, Native American Specialist

Division:
Teaching and Learning
• Department:
Curriculum
• Work Year: 9 months
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Location:

CEE – Student Learning
• Salary

Schedule:

Certificated

Position Type:
Teacher on Assignment / TOA, Native American Specialist

Closing Date: OPEN UNTIL FILLED

The TOA, Native American Specialist shall be responsible for providing supplementary services to eligible Native American students at assigned worksites within the school district.

• Consult with local Native tribes on all Title programs; coordinate and conduct Tribal Consultations on all Title Budgets with neighboring Tribes.
• Gather and monitor student data (grades, standardized test scores, attendance, and dropout records) to document Native American student progress; analyze data to determine program effectiveness and make informed program decisions.
• Manage and coordinate grant funding cycles: coordinate Title VI and Johnson O'Malley (JOM) grants, including planning, implementation, and evaluation; meet program goals through collaboration with parent committees and the district.
• Compile, complete, and verify Native American certification process for Title VI and JOM funding; oversee the collection, verification, and certification of all tribal enrollment documents required by state and federal mandates; prepare state and federal reports on the academic progress of Native American students.
• Monitor and evaluate program goals and budget expenditures; hold regular meetings; recruit Native American parents to serve on Indian Education committees for JOM and Title VI; determine program goals and budgets with their assistance; coordinate preparation of expenditures and submission of invoices that support program goals; hold regular parent executive and general meetings.
• Assist Native American Advisors in their duties; through them establish, manage, coordinate, and support site‑based Native American Youth Councils and support groups.
• Promote awareness of, and appreciation for, historical and cultural contributions of Native Americans; provide teachers with professional development workshops designed to encourage cultural competency.
• Collaborate with school counselors and other personnel to ensure quality educational services for all Native American students.
• Collaborate with school principals and other leaders to strengthen and enrich the educational experience and provide support services to Native American students; advocate for Native American students.
• Create extended learning opportunities for Native American students, which may include Saturday school, before/after school tutoring, and/or summer enrichment classes.

• Possess a Bachelor's Degree; a Master's Degree preferred.
• Possess an Arizona Secondary Teaching Certificate.
• At least three (3) years of successful experience working with Native American Education Program(s).
• Ability to administer and interpret a variety of education assessment instruments and use information to provide appropriate educational services for students.
• Ability to work with students and parents in a variety of situations.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.

Curriculum Director

Native American Advisors

Equal Opportunity Employer