Director of Indigenous Education

Job Summary

The Director of Indigenous Education implements and maintains cultural, educational, and social supports for Alaska Native and Native American students in accordance with Anchorage School District goals and guardrails as well as state and federal regulations. This position is responsible for the management and administration of the Indigenous Education Program including the Title VI Indian Education grant and other discretionary grants. The director collaborates with tribes, tribal organizations, school-based and department staff, district administration, families, and the Native Advisory Committee to establish and maintain a program that improves education outcomes for Alaska Native and Native American students. The director is based at the ASD Education Center and reports to the senior director of Mental Health and Student Support. This position has a retirement association with the Public Employees’ Retirement System (PERS).

Job Requirements

The following are required:

1. A master’s degree or higher with a major in education, tribal administration and/or governance, or a related field such as Alaska studies, social work, public administration, human services, etc.
2. A minimum of three years of experience as an administrator in a school district or tribal organization.

The following are preferred:

1. Experience in a culturally diverse school district or organization.
2. Experience working with tribal entities.
3. Experience working with Alaska Native and Native American students and families.
4. Experience managing grants and budgets.
5. Experience supervising and evaluating staff.
6. Knowledge of program development, project management, professional learning, research, and program evaluation.

Essential Job Functions

1. Provides leadership in guiding the direction of the Indigenous Education Program in alignment with district goals and guardrails.
2. Oversees the Title VI Indian Education grant development, budgets, activities, compliance, and program evaluation in alignment with state and federal guidelines.
3. Builds relationships and partnerships with tribes and tribal organizations.
4. Supports the Native Advisory Committee.
5. Provides guidance on culturally supportive practices to inform program goals and activities which will lead to positive educational outcomes for Alaska Native and American Indian students.
6. Hires, supervises, and evaluates department staff and assists principals in the hiring of school-based staff.
7. Cultivates a positive climate and develops high performing teams within the department.
8. Provides guidance and support for high quality professional learning for department and school-based staff.
9. Works with principals and district administrators on program implementation to best meet the needs of Alaska Native and American Indian students.
10. Monitors and analyzes data and prepares reports as required for district administration, the Anchorage School Board, the Alaska Department of Education and Early Development, and the federal government.
11. Communicates effectively with internal and external stakeholders both verbally and in writing.
12. Establishes and maintains productive working relationships with a variety of internal and external stakeholders including state and federal administrators.
13. Performs other responsibilities and duties as assigned.

The Anchorage School District is an equal employment opportunity employer.