Coordinator Indian Education

To provide design, management, accountability and general oversight of Indigenous Education Initiative Grant activities and practices at assigned school(s).

Incumbent must achieve the following outcomes with or without reasonable accommodation:

• Implements, monitors, and supports Indigenous Education Initiative Grant activities in assigned school(s).
• Identifies and partners with school administrators, teachers and staff with a willingness and skills to implement Indigenous education practices at each school site and participate on the Indigenous Education Implementation Team.
• Provides leadership in professional development for Indigenous education approaches for school staff and the Indigenous Education Implementation Team.
• Oversees and coordinates grant components and guidelines while implementing Indigenous education practices throughout the school setting.
• Articulates and facilitates the implementation of the grant goals to administration, teachers, and staff.
• Develops and guides the school Indigenous Education Implementation Team activities and programs at each school.
• Aligns and monitors program implementation and evaluation as specified by the grant.
• Prepares and maintains accurate records and reports as required by the grant guidelines and APS.
• Upholds fidelity and intent of the Indigenous education practices of the grant.
• Applies Indigenous education practices to encompass a wide set of strategies to proactively foster community, facilitate leadership, and a build social capital in a school setting.

• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Flexibility, organization, decision-making and problem solving skills.
• Interpersonal skills with diverse populations in-person and on the telephone.
• Ability to meet deadlines, work on multiple projects and coordinate the work of others.
• Knowledge of word processing, database and spreadsheet software.
• Experience working in a public school setting or mental health institution setting.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Education, American Indian, Native American, or Indigenous Studies, or related field and five years of experience; or an Associates Degree and nine years of experience; or a High School Diploma and 13 years of experience.

Apply to www.aps.edu District Support application. A cover letter, resume and any other supporting documents MUST be submitted prior to 4:00 PM on the closing date of the advertisement for the application to be considered complete.