Espanola Public Schools Hiring for Director of Indian Education SY 2022-2023 at Espanola, NM Full Time

Work Unit/Location:
Central Office

Reports To:
Deputy Superintendent

Contract Length:
12 months

Pay Schedule:
Director/Cabinet

Overtime Status:
Exempt

Hours:
Hours required to accomplish the job; Minimum 40/week

Union Status:
Non-Union

Licensure: N/A

Must have a Level III Administrative License

General Job Function:
The Espanola Public Schools Native American Education Director will establish and maintain a successful working relationship between EPS, Schools, Administration, Native American Parent Committee (IEC), Pueblo Education Departments, and student families for the benefit of the students. The Director will also work closely with the Deputy Superintendent.

Education/Training Experience:
Minimum of a Master’s Degree in Educational Administration with emphasis in administration, organization, curriculum development, supervision, leadership and finance. Valid New Mexico Level III Teacher’s License and a valid New Mexico Administrator’s License.

Knowledge/Skills and Abilities:
Resources Used in Performing Job Include (but are not limited to):

Standard Office Equipment. Basic Office Computer program abilities. (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Outlook, Publisher)

Physical/Cognitive Requirements:
Regularly required to walk, talk and listen. Frequently is required to stand and sit. Required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and depth perception. Light lifting at times.

Environmental Conditions:
Frequent travel between schools and offices. The noise level in this position varies. When visiting a building the noise level may be loud; in the office, quiet and at meetings moderate. Heavy telephone contact and meeting schedule. Dealings with people may include individuals who are distraught, angry or hostile.

Essential Job Functions:
All functions are performed in accordance with established policies, procedures, safety and environmental regulations, facility and computer security policies and procedures. Functions are subject to change from time to time to meet the needs of the District. Current essential functions include but are not limited to the following:

Work in a professional, respectful and positive manner with administrative staff, Pueblo officials, parents, and students about home cultures.

The Director of Native American Education is the School District’s employee who represents the Native American Students in enhancing their unique indigenous Pueblo cultures and languages.

The Director Native American Education is tasked to enhance communication and interaction between the home and the schools for the purpose of increasing student academic achievement.

Attend and assist in coordinating IEC monthly meetings.

Make monthly contact with different Pueblo Departments of Education

Organize and facilitate the signing of the Indian Policy and Procedures (IPP).

Assist the Bilingual Office with the completion of PL 874 forms

Ensure that complete 506 Forms for tribal membership are turned in to the EPSD and that copies are kept for backup.

Assist the Superintendent or his designee in the preparation of a budget IEC consultation and review.

Coordinate twice a year meetings between Pueblo Governors and Superintendent.

Assist the Superintendent or his designee in applying for Indian Education Funds.

Prepare purchase requests within the allocation and assigned line items for approval by Superintendent of designee.

Assist with the Title VII and Title VIII Application Process (IEC Signatures, Tribal Governor Signatures for Certification of Parent/Child Eligibility and Student Verification Forms – 506 forms, IPP signatures, etc).

Assist the Superintendent or his designee with the follow-through of Title VII and Title VIII Federal Regulations.

Assist in preparing and submitting the yearly NM Indian Education Status Reports.

Other duties as assigned

Additionally must perform the following:
Local level participation in staff meetings, training and staff development.

Participate and assist in recruitment of home/school parent volunteers.

Notify Counselors/Social Workers if families have issues that require services by a licensed counselor.

Provide parent resource and referral information.

Provide on-going parent-to-parent support as needed.

Develop and coordinate opportunities for parent-to-parent linkages.

Attend workshops pursuant to related duties and responsibilities when available.

Personal Accountability:
Demonstrates reliability as evidenced by attendance records and punctuality.

Properly notifies supervisor and/or designee of absences or tardiness.

Begins and completes work within the allotted time.

Consistently appears in attire appropriate to the work environment.

Demonstrates skill in the use of equipment including its capabilities, limitations and appropriate/ special application.

Protects the District’s resources through appropriate and careful use of supplies and equipment.

Utilizes appropriate body mechanics to aid in the prevention of muscle strain/injury.