August 7,
2012
POSITION AVAILABLE FOR
2012-13 SCHOOL YEAR
1.0
American Indian home/school liaison for all district elementary
schools
Eight hours
per day with daily schedules determined by program needs plus a
half hour unpaid lunch
Begins
August 27, 2012 through June 6, 2013, 188 days per school
year
Continued
employment contingent on grant funding
Program
Assistant Terms and Conditions of Employment
Job Level 7,
$21.91 to $26.31 per hour plus benefits
Reports to
the Director of Equity and Integration
RESPONSIBILITES
1.
Coordinates activities that support/enhance/strengthen cultural
identity, using culturally-relevant materials and curriculum when
appropriate
2.
Works collaboratively with school staff, families and community
to:
a.
Increase the percentages and numbers of students identified as
proficient in challenging subject areas, including reading,
writing, math and science
b.
Increase the number of secondary students who participate and
successfully complete rigorous courses and programs, such as AP
and IB
c.
Increase the number of secondary students who participate in
extracurricular and co-curricular activities
d.
Increase the number of secondary students preparing for
college
e.
Increase knowledge of tribal languages
f.
Maintain and improve student attendance
g.
Provide dropout prevention activities to increase graduation
rate
h.
Monitor students' academic progress
i.
Provide professional development training to district staff
j.
Serve as a bridge between the schools and families
3.
Assists school staff in the special education process to:
a.
Understand cultural differences
b.
Communicate with families and carry out due process
requirements
c.
Gather information and implement pre-referral interventions
d.
Carry out appropriate assessments that are respectful of cultural
differences
4.
Maintains grants that provide funding for Indian Education
by:
a.
Collecting data on a regular basis
b.
Providing monthly written reports for American Indian Parent
Advisory Committee
c.
Completing reports as mandated by tribal, state and federal
agencies
5.
Other duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS
1.
Four-year degree in education, counseling or social work
required
2.
Knowledge of Indian education programs, as well as American
Indian culture and heritage
3.
Knowledge of state and federal laws relative to American
Indians
4.
Experience with Indian Education programs or Indian community
organizations preferred
5.
Effective verbal and written communication skills
6.
Ability to understand and maintain confidentiality
7.
Strong time management and organization skills
8.
Able to attend work regularly and report to work in a timely
manner
APPLICATION
PROCEDURE
Apply
on-line at
www.rdale.org
Carol Adams,
Human Resources
4148
Winnetka Avenue North
New Hope, MN
55427
POSTING OPEN UNTIL
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