American Indian Education Coordinator

American Indian Education Coordinator (July 1st, 2026 Start Date)

St. Michael-Albertville School District Community Education Center - Saint Michael, Minnesota

St. Michael-Albertville Public Schools

About STMA Schools:
We are a district that serves over 6,700 students and employs 750+ employees in a northwestern suburb of Minneapolis, Minnesota. Our district consists of one primary school for kindergarten students, three elementary schools for grades 1-4, two middle schools for grades 5-8, and one high school for grades 9-12.

The American Indian Education Coordinator provides direct services and support to students, families, and staff. This part‑time position will work approximately 15 hours per week at a rate of $25 per hour. Some nights and weekends may be required. The majority of hours will be during the school year. The district is open to pairing this position with other district roles.

• Meets with American Indian students in small groups and leads activities that support and strengthen their cultural identity using culturally relevant materials, curriculum, and knowledge of tribal culture and languages.
• Provides academic oversight and intervention to American Indian students that are not meeting grade level academic standards.
• Acts as a resource for incorporating inclusive practices and American Indian content standards in the classroom, coordinating culturally appropriate training and identifying resources and content materials.
• Acts as a communications liaison between parents and school.
• Organizes and leads American Indian Parent Advisory Committee (AIPAC) meetings.
• Coordinates community cultural events and community building activities in collaboration with the AIPAC committee.
• Orders supplies and materials in accordance with the identified plan and budget.
• Facilitates monthly AIPAC meetings.

AAS or AA Degree required. Bachelor’s Degree preferred. Demonstrable prior work experience in effectively communicating with culturally diverse students and families.

• Strong knowledge of American Indian programs, culture, and heritage.
• Ability to work effectively and efficiently with students, families, and school personnel.
• Strong organizational, scheduling, and creative thinking skills.
• Oral and written language proficiency.
• Proficient cross‑cultural communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize clearly, oversee multiple tasks, and take initiative in project decisions.
• Proficient use of computers and corresponding programs:
  Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Google Suite.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to operate independently.
• Willingness to learn and support STMA Schools educational philosophy and goals for students.

Salary: $25 per hour.

Benefits:
No benefit eligibility, other than Earned Safe and Sick Time (ESST) as provided by law.

FTE: 0.375 FTE.

Schedule:

15 hours per week, plus once per month committee meetings, scheduled in consultation with the supervising principal.

Non-classified position.

St. Michael-Albertville School District is committed to providing equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment in accordance with all applicable laws. STMA Schools does not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, disability, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, or status with regard to public assistance.

If any employee or applicant needs assistance with any aspect of the application or benefits process, please contact us and alternative formats will be made available upon request.

• Mark Jansen, Knights Academy Principal
• Knights Academy
• Phone:
• Email: markja