K-12 Coordinator at Yurok Tribe (CA), CA
Yurok Tribe (CA), CA · Crescent City, United States Of America · Onsite
- Professional
- Office in Crescent City
About the Department
POSITION SUMMARY:
Under the supervision of the Klamath Promise Neighborhood Director or Klamath Promise Program Coordinator, the K-12 Coordinator will be responsible for facilitating the coordination of the K-12 partners including Del Norte Unified School District, True North Organizing Network, Yurok Tribe Education, NCIDC, College of the Redwoods in developing data sharing agreements, aligning referral services, and collaboration in meetings, events and services and recruit other partners in Health and Human Services, and Tribal services.
Position Duties
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Plans, formulates, coordinates, and implements the Promise Neighborhood Project Components in coordination with the Project Steering Committee and the Promise Neighborhood Director.
2. Acts as liaison to the Education Department, K-12 team meetings, tribal Health and Human Services, public schools and other partners and community support programs.
3. Acts as an advocate in Del Norte County in conjunction with the Promise Neighborhood Director, to obtain needed resources in the community.
4. Assists the Promise Neighborhood Director in ensuring compliance with applicable regulations, standards, timelines, and contractual obligations for the Promise Neighborhood Grant Project.
5. Drafts, types, organizes, and maintains files of correspondence, forms, reports, and other materials relating to the Promise Neighborhood committee meetings.
6. Develops an annual calendar of program milestones and activities.
7. In cooperation with the other staff and community partners, assists with staffing plans and staff development.
8. Provides reports and documentation pertinent to the ongoing development of the program.
9. Follows up on projects, directives, and action items as received from the Tribal Council, Education Director, or arising out of committee meetings. Transmits information to appropriate Yurok Tribal staff and/or committee members, as necessary.
10. Assist in coordination, training and learning for and amongst the local tribal Head Starts and childcare programs in the region.
11. Assist in providing American Indian cultural appropriate K-12 curriculum and teacher training to support the implementation of the curriculum.
12. Seeks out innovative approaches by coordinating with other tribal programs and community partners, staff, and programs.
13. Assists in the planning and implementation of community events and parent education opportunities.
14. Attend community meetings, organize events, and committee meetings and other pertinent meetings dealing with educational issues that affect the early learning community.
15. Performs other related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:
1. G9: Bachelor's degree in related field with two years’ job specified experience.
2. G10: Bachelor's degree in related field with three years’ job specified experience.
3. Employee must be willing to acquire any special certifications or attend any training that is determined to be relevant or becomes required of the position in the future.
4. Candidates with equivalent combinations of education, training and experience will be considered.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Ability to read and understand correspondence, governmental regulations, higher education, and trade school catalogues/directories.
2. Ability to write routine reports, business correspondence, compose memorandums, etc. Knowledge of correct spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
3. Ability to present information and respond to questions from clients, tribal members, parents, Tribal Council members, school personnel and the general public.
4. Must have well developed writing skills and be willing to prepare grant applications for supplemental funding for program activities.
5. Must have a practical understanding of American Indian families and ability to work with Parents, Students, and School Personnel including Superintendents, Principals, Teachers, and Board Members.
6. Must have well-developed organizational skills and ability to carry tasks through to completion.
7. Recognition that in order to serve Yurok People one must know as much as possible about Yurok history, culture and values.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
May performs the full range of supervisory duties and responsibilities (paid and voluntary staff, community members, cultural consultants, student workers). Plans work of subordinates based on priorities, nature of assignment. Develops work performance plans and evaluates the performance of subordinates. Provides advice, instruction, and guidance to subordinates on work and administrative matters. Effects disciplinary actions and determines developmental training needs of employees. Supervises subordinate employees including assigning and reviewing work, evaluation performance, training, taking necessary disciplinary action and making hiring and termination decisions. Use and promote a team approach to management and ensure accountability throughout the workplace.
Other Qualifications
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
1. All applicants are subject to the Tribe’s Drug and Alcohol Policy including pre-employment screening.
2. All applicants will acknowledge and follow all Yurok Tribe personnel and other policies and procedures.
3. The Yurok Tribe is an equal opportunity employer who exercises Indian preference; Indian Reorganization Act of 1934 (Title 25, USC, Section 472).
4. Valid state issued driver’s license and/or the ability to obtain a California driver’s license. Must be insurable on the Tribe’s insurance policy.
5. Must pass a background investigation and fingerprint clearance.
6. This position requires compliance with the Indian Child Protection and Family Violence Prevention Act Public Law 101-630; 25 Code of Federal Regulations Part 63 - Indian child Protection and Family Violence Prevention; Crime Control Act of 1990, Employee Background Checks; and Executive Order 12968, Adjudicative Guidelines.
7. Position could require travel and occasional work outside of regular work schedule.