Coordinator; JOM Culture

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Full Time Neah Bay, WA, US

2 days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $20.93 To $23.26 Hourly

MAKAH TRIBE

EXEMPT: No JOB CODE:N/A

TARGET SALARY: $20.93 to $23.26/DOQ

PROGRAM:
Employment & Training

SUMMARY: The purpose of the position is to preserve the Makah Culture and assist and empower eligible tribal students, by instructing children aged three through twelfth grade in history, customs, arts, & crafts, signing & dancing and Makah Language, and utilize collaborative efforts with the schools and Parent Committee to provide supplementary assistance to meet the specialized and unique academic and cultural needs of tribal students on a daily basis.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following.

Because of the Tribe’s commitment to community service and the well‑being of its members, each employee may be expected to perform a wide range of office and field duties from time to time. Such duties may or may not be related to their regular responsibilities.

Develop, coordinate, maintain, and monitor JOM services by ensuring compliance with federal, state, and tribal policies and regulations. Submits annual reports and related information, grant application, and tracks student progress.

Provides tutoring, mentoring, career counseling, and cultural enrichment activities.

Assists in implementing, planning and designing age-appropriate curriculum to maintain established educational standards.

Arranges for and instructs children aged three through twelfth grade students in Makah History, customs, arts & crafts, signing and dancing, and Q ʷ i
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Utilizes teaching tools such as virtual resources, audio‑visual techniques, puppets, and flannel board stories.

Researches cultural resources in the Neah Bay community and incorporates those into classroom activities, i.e., storytelling, beading, basket weaving, language, carving, and singing and dancing.

Works closely with school district staff, tribal agencies, and the Parent Advisory Committee to plan and deliver services.

Participates in staff meetings with Head Start, Neah Bay Schools, Makah Cultural Research Center, and E&T.

Teamwork with the E&T, Makah Cultural and Research Center, Makah Head Start and Neah Bay Schools. Work with program partners in presenting lessons on Makah History, Language, and Culture.

Assesses student needs, tracks attendance/academic progress and evaluates program effectiveness.

May be required to attend JOM related conferences, meetings, and training opportunities. Must promote a healthy and positive lifestyle by being drug and alcohol free.

Communicates with parents, school leadership, and tribal organizations regarding JOM activities and student achievement.

Maintain and manages file plan records and provides information for E&T activities. Prepares and submits reports to E&T Case Manager as required.

Coordinates and schedules monthly and/or quarterly meetings with the JOM Parent Committee and serves as ex‑officio to the Committee. Establishes agendas for the committee meetings; ensures and performs the development of appropriate, complete, accurate, and timely materials to support deliberating body decisions, and serves as the Recording Secretary for the Committee. Serves as the official liaison to report all official actions and recommendations to the E&T Case Manager.

Participates, plans, and/or organizes family activities and other events related to JOM services. Develops, writes, and implements newsletters to inform parents of updates to student services.

High school diploma or…