American Indian Education Coordinator

JOB TITLE: American Indian Education Coordinator DEPARTMENT: Learning, Achievement, and Innovation (LAI) REPORTS TO: Director of Assessment and Improvement FLSA: Exempt START DATE: ASAP SCHEDULE: 8 hours per day, 185 days/year RATE OF PAY: $67,233 per year (pending school board approval) Terms of employment in accordance with the applicable terms and conditions for the position.

Join Our Team and Thrive! We offer a comprehensive benefits package that stands out among school districts: Health Insurance: A rich health plan that provides extensive coverage for you and your family, ensuring peace of mind. Dental Insurance: Full coverage options for routine and preventive care, keeping your smile bright and healthy.

Life Insurance: Protect yourself and your loved ones with a robust life insurance plan An Employee Assistance Program, free to employees and their family members Optional medical and dependent care flexible spending account To learn more about our benefits and eligibility, visit our webpage for new employees . SUMMARY: Improve the academic achievement, growth, engagement, and educational outcomes of American Indian students through data-informed support, targeted interventions, culturally responsive educational practices, and strong partnerships with educators, families, AIPAC, Tribal Nations, and community organizations.

The American Indian Education Coordinator works directly with students while also helping strengthen district systems, instructional practices, and programming that contribute to student success.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

This class specification lists the major duties and requirements of the job and is not all-inclusive. Incumbent(s) may be expected to perform job-related duties other than those contained in this document and may be required to have specific job-related knowledge and skills. Student Academic Success & Intervention for American Indian Students Use academic achievement, growth, attendance, engagement, course performance, and other relevant data to identify American Indian student needs and opportunities for improvement.

Provide and/or coordinate targeted academic support, including small-group instruction, tutoring, intervention, progress monitoring, and connections to appropriate school and district services. Prioritize support for students who are not meeting grade-level standards, demonstrating expected growth, successfully completing coursework, or progressing toward graduation and postsecondary readiness.

Collaborate with teachers, interventionists, counselors, administrators, and other staff to develop, implement, and monitor strategies designed to improve student outcomes. Regularly review the effectiveness of interventions and supports and adjust strategies based on evidence of student progress. Data, Program Evaluation & AIPAC Accountability Collect, analyze, and communicate relevant student and program data, including academic achievement, growth, attendance, engagement, participation, and other indicators of student success.

Establish and monitor measurable goals for American Indian Education programming in alignment with district priorities, grant requirements, and identified student needs. Evaluate the effectiveness of services, interventions, and programming and recommend adjustments based on evidence of impact. Regularly report student outcomes, program progress, and identified needs to the Director of Assessment and Improvement, AIPAC, district leadership, the School Board, and other appropriate groups.

Maintain an active partnership with AIPAC and seek input regarding student needs, program priorities, academic supports, and continuous improvement efforts. Curriculum, Instruction & Professional Learning Partner with curriculum specialists and instructional leaders to support accurate, culturally responsive implementation of Minnesota academic standards related to American Indian history, culture, Tribal Nations, sovereignty, and contemporary experiences.

Review and provide input on instructional materials and resources to help ensure American Indian peoples and Tribal Nations are represented accurately, respectfully, and without stereotypes or misrepresentation. Serve as a resource to curriculum specialists, teachers, and school leaders regarding American Indian education, culturally responsive practices, and strategies that support student engagement and academic success.

Help connect educators with Tribal Nations, community partners, cultural resources, and other appropriate expertise when additional consultation would strengthen curriculum or instruction. Design, facilitate, and participate in professional learning related to American Indian education, relevant academic standards, culturally responsive practices, and effective strategies for supporting students.

Family, Tribal, Community & Program Partnerships Build strong relationships with American Indian students and families and support family engagement in students' academic progress and educational planning. Facilitate communication among families, school staff, district leaders, AIPAC, Tribal Nations, and community partners.

Connect students and families with appropriate school, district, Tribal, county, state, and community resources. Support opportunities that strengthen students' cultural identity, connection, leadership, engagement, and sense of belonging. Coordinate student opportunities such as Native Nations groups, mentoring, cultural learning, and college and career exploration based on identified student needs.

State & Federal Grants, Funding & Compliance Research and identify state, federal, Tribal, and other funding opportunities that support American Indian students and district program goals. Coordinate the development, writing, and submission of grant applications, renewals, funding proposals, and related supporting materials in collaboration with district leaders and appropriate partners.

Participate in the planning, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of state and federal American Indian Education grants and grant-funded initiatives. Prepare and coordinate timely, accurate programmatic reports and required documentation for state and federal funding, including student outcomes, services provided, performance measures, and other grant deliverables.

Collaborate with district finance and administrative staff to track grant budgets and expenditures, document the use of grant funds, and support compliance with allowable-cost requirements, reporting deadlines, and applicable regulations. Ensure grant-funded activities and resources align with identified student needs, measurable program goals, district priorities, and AIPAC input, as applicable.

Use grant performance and student outcome data to evaluate impact, inform continuous improvement, and strengthen future grant applications and funding decisions. Maintain current knowledge of relevant laws, regulations, grant assurances, policies, and procedures related to American Indian Education and its funding. Additional Responsibilities Participate in appropriate school and district teams related to student achievement, intervention, attendance, engagement, curriculum, or program improvement.

Maintain confidentiality and appropriate student, family, grant, and program records. Attend relevant meetings, conferences, training, and professional learning opportunities. Perform other duties consistent with the responsibilities and goals of the position.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Education and Experience

Associate or bachelor's degree in Education, Social Work, Counseling, American Indian Studies, Human Services, or a related field, and/or equivalent experience in a related field. Relevant work experience in education, youth development, student support, community engagement, American Indian Education, or a related field.

Experience working with American Indian students, families, Tribal Nations, or communities. Experience supporting student academic achievement, engagement, educational programming, youth development, or related work. Experience with student data, curriculum or instructional resource review, professional learning, grants, or AIPAC/community partnership.

Experience with grant writing, state or federal education funding, grant administration, program evaluation, or required grant reporting (preferred). Experience working in a K�12 educational setting (preferred). Required Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations: Continued employment is contingent upon all required licenses and certificates being maintained in active status without suspension or revocation.

None required. Required Knowledge: American Indian education, histories, cultures, Tribal Nations, sovereignty, and contemporary issues. Minnesota academic standards related to American Indian history, culture, Tribal Nations, sovereignty, and contemporary experiences. Culturally responsive educational practices and strategies that support student engagement and academic success.

Student data and indicators of success, including academic achievement, growth, attendance, engagement, and course performance. Academic intervention and progress-monitoring practices, including small-group instruction and tutoring. Program evaluation and the use of data for continuous improvement. State and federal American Indian Education grants and other funding sources, including grant assurances, allowable-cost requirements, and reporting requirements (preferred).

Laws, regulations, policies, and procedures related to American Indian Education and its funding (preferred). School, district, Tribal, county, state, and community resources available to students and families. Confidentiality requirements for student, family, grant, and program records.

Required Skills

Ability to build strong, trusting relationships with students, families, school staff, Tribal Nations, and community partners. Ability to understand and use student data to identify needs, monitor progress, and inform decisions. Strong written communication, collaboration, organizational, and problem-solving skills, including the ability to manage reporting deadlines and detailed documentation.

Ability to work independently, take initiative, manage multiple priorities, and follow through on responsibilities. Ability to provide and coordinate targeted academic support and intervention for students. Ability to communicate and report student and program data to leadership, the School Board, AIPAC, and other groups.

Ability to research funding opportunities and coordinate grant applications, budgets, and required reports. Ability to design and facilitate professional learning for educators. Ability to review instructional materials for accurate and respectful representation of American Indian peoples and Tribal Nations. PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS: The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Mobility to work in school and office settings, use standard office equipment and stamina to sit for extended periods of time; strength to lift and carry up to 20 pounds; vision to read printed materials and computer screens; and hearing and speech to communicate in person or over the telephone.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT: Work is performed in multiple K-12 school buildings across the district, primarily within classroom environments, administrative offices, and meeting spaces. The employee must interact regularly with students, teachers, and administrators and requires travel between buildings and adapting to various school cultures, layouts, and schedules.