Title VI - Native American Education Program Coordinator

Position starting: 8/11/23
FTE: 1.0

Hiring Manager: Annya Becerra-Lowe
email: abecerra@alpinedistrict.org
phone: 801-610-8543

Title VI - Native American Education Program Coordinator

Job Description

Purpose Statement
The job of Title VI Coord is done for the purpose/s of providing support to the instructional program with specific responsibilities for ensuring students' academic success by providing guidance in academic, social
and daily living skills to Native American students; developing students' leadership skills and community involvement opportunities.
This Job reports to Assigned Supervisor

Job Requirements: Minimum Qualifications
Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
SKILLS are required to perform multiple tasks with a potential need to upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skill based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: applying pertinent codes, policies, regulations and/or laws; communicating with persons of varied cultural and educational backgrounds; operating standard office equipment; preparing and maintaining accurate records; and performing standard clerical procedures.
ESSENTIAL Functions
Assists in the distribution and collection of documentation (e.g. 506 registration forms, yearly program data, etc.) for the purpose of acquiring funding for Native American student services. Assists Native American students for the purpose of obtaining tutors as needed to enhance their study and educational skills.
Collaborates with Title VI team members to coordinate parent outreach, announcements, and event planning for the purpose of ensuring accurate and timely communication. Conducts workshops, in-service activities with Native American students. (e.g. cultural programs, Native American issues, etc.) for the purpose of conveying educational and cultural information to parents and students.
Coordinates service projects for multicultural Native American students for the purpose of developing students' leadership skills.
Develops grant application and related documents for the purpose of submitting to the appropriate Federal funding agency.
Interacts with students, parents, teachers for the purpose of communicating information and acquiring knowledge.
Organizes and participates with Native American Parent Committee and club activities for the purpose of supporting Native American students in achieving social and academic success.
Prepares a variety of documents, reports and written materials (e.g. reports, etc.) for the purpose of communicating information to parents, staff; providing written support, developing recommendations
and/or conveying information.
Other Functions
Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.

KNOWLEDGE is required to perform basic math, including calculations using fractions, percents, and/or ratios; read a variety of manuals, write documents following prescribed formats, and/or present information to others; and solve practical problems. Specific knowledge based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: Native American culture; and community resources.

ABILITY is required to schedule activities and/or meetings; gather, collate, and/or classify data; and use basic, job-related equipment. Flexibility is required to work with others in a wide variety of circumstances; work with data utilizing defined but different processes; and operate equipment using defined methods. Ability is also required to work with a diversity of individuals and/or groups; work with specific, job-related data; and utilize specific, job-related equipment. Problem solving is required to analyze issues and create action plans. Problem solving with data requires independent interpretation of guidelines; and problem solving with equipment is moderate. Specific ability based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: adhering to safety practices; attention to detail; meeting deadlines and schedules; and working under time constraints.
Responsibility
Responsibilities include: working under limited supervision using standardized practices and/or methods; leading, guiding, and/or coordinating others; tracking budget expenditures. Utilization of resources from other work units is often required to perform the job's functions. There is a continual opportunity to have some impact on the organization’s services.
Work Environment
The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling, some stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally the job requires 60% sitting, 20% walking, 20% standing. The job is performed under minimal temperature variations.

Experience:
Teaching Experience 
Title VI Native American Education Program preferred 

Education: 
Bachelor's degree, Education preparation program, and student teaching experience.  
Utah Teaching License