The Indian Education Parent Liaison is responsible for providing additional services to Native American students throughout the district. Functions of the position include, but are not limited to collecting documentation for eligibility (CDIB or 506 forms), and maintaining these records for Indian Education Eligibility. In addition, assist the schools in communications with Native American students and their parents or guardians.
Examples of duties are as follows:
• Establishing and maintaining lines of communication between Native Americans, the
Native American community and the school district through meetings, newsletters, and
personal contact.
• Evaluating existing programs and materials for their validity and relevance to the needs,
expectations, and desires of the Native American community.
• Serving as a resource person to the staff members in planning and revising curriculum.
• Working with school district staff members in meeting any special needs of Native American
students referred to them.
• Enlisting the attention and support of Native Americans in the community for the programs and
goals of the schools and school district.
• Assisting school personnel with identifying and maintaining documentation for Native American
students, including health records, enrollment
forms, CBID and 506 forms, etc. as needed for Title VII, Johnson-O’Malley, and Impact Aid
reporting.
• Developing and maintaining good relationships between the student’s home life and the school
to benefit the education of Native American students.
• Attending faculty and parent committee meetings.
• Attending other meetings and trainings as requested by the Director of Curriculum.
• Providing monthly reports of contacts and activities to the Director of Curriculum.
• Provide personal advising and tutoring to Native American students to help them succeed
in the schools and transition to the “after-school” environments.
• Referring Native American students as needed for behavioral or physical health agencies.
• Other related duties as assigned by the supervisor.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities And/Or Competencies Required To Successfully Perform The Work:
• Knowledge of the Native American culture and community.
• Knowledge of effective tutoring methods
• Ability to maintain records and prepare reports.
• Ability to work as part of a team as well as independently.
• Ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions.
• Ability to attend meetings after school hours and evenings when requested.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality regarding student, staff and District information.
• Ability to pass a background clearance and fingerprint check.
• Ability to maintain a valid Arizona Driver’s License
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)/ First Aid - preferred.
Education, Experience, Licensure, Certification Required For Entry Into Position:
• Associates degree, Paraprofessional certification or comparable qualification to
meet the requirements of the “No Child Left Behind” programming.
• Experience in related areas preferred.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• IVP Fingerprint Card
Terms of Employment: 12 Month At Will (Monday-Thursday)
Travel required between schools.
Employee Benefits:
*Employee Health Insurance: Effective on the 1st of the following month after initial employment to all employees working at least 30 hours per week
*Life Insurance: $50,000 in life insurance is paid by the district
*Liability Insurance: All employees are automatically covered at no cost
*Sick Leave: Employees working at least 30 hours per week will earn one day per month
*Disability Insurance: Long term disability is provided by the State after 180 days. Short term disability is available at the employee’s expense |