Native American Education Mentor Job at Fargo Public Schools in Fargo

Overview

Native American Education Mentor at Fargo Public Schools. Part time. Hours per week: 10. Schedule: 9-months, Monday through Friday. Salary range: Group 2 from $18.13 to $22.57 per hour.

Position Purpose

This position is for 10 hours a week with a flexible schedule Monday-Friday. Mentors help and support Native American students with focus areas including student academic achievement, school attendance, school connectedness, physical-social-emotional-mental wellness, school-family partnership, and Native American culture. The role aims to help at-risk students improve their academic skills and provide a model for social and emotional wellness.

Responsibilities

• Academic Support: work directly and collaboratively with a caseload of individual Native American students and their families, and school staff, focusing on improving student academic skills.
• Establishs a communication system with the Native American Coordinator for specific programming units that require tutoring, regarding specific duties and responsibilities.
• Serve as an academic resource for the student and as a connection between the regular school instructional staff and the student and/or family.
• Collaborate with school administration, counselors, teachers, school staff, and Native American Education Program staff to facilitate connection to district personnel.
• Facilitate Warrior Circle groups (talking circles) with students to build a positive cultural identity and self-esteem.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation to fulfill grant requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Building Principal or Native American Coordinator. Priority: Secondary Percent of Time: 10%.
• Attend professional development workshops appropriate to the position, including all mandatory district training.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Previous experience working or volunteering in a K-12 school setting.
• Ability to communicate with students, colleagues, and parents/guardians.
• Basic academic and computer skills.
• Knowledge of Native American culture, history, values, and communities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a post-secondary degree program.
• Ability to work without continued supervision and directions.

Reporting

This position reports to the Native American Education Coordinator.

Other information

Personal contact with students, parents/guardians, and coworkers is an essential part of the position and requires the ability to share information, empathize, and maintain professional boundaries. The position may handle confidential and private data. The incumbent takes initiative to ensure completion of all tasks and will adjust priorities to accommodate competing workload demands. The incumbent performs tasks under the direction of the Native American Coordinator. Programming questions and other issues are referred to the Native American Coordinator or Building Principal. All employees must comply with department and institution procedures and policies, Fargo Public School policies and procedures, as well as local, state and federal laws, regulations, guidelines and business and industry standards.

Application Procedures

All applications for open Fargo Public Schools positions must be made via www.applitrack.com/fargo/onlineapp. Paper submissions will not be accepted. Application materials must clearly explain how experience and education are related to the minimum qualifications and job duties. Job postings will be closed for applications at 8:00 AM Central Standard Time (CST) on the closing date listed in the posting. Applicants who are residents of ND and eligible to claim veteran's preference must upload a Form DD214. Claims for disabled veteran's preference must include a current statement of disabled status from the Veterans Affairs Office. For more information call 701-446-1000 or email humancapital@fargo.k12.nd.us.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Fargo Public Schools (FPS) is dedicated to fostering an educational environment rooted in inclusivity and academic freedom. Our FPS Philosophies articulate our commitment to these principles, guiding our practices to ensure every student's success. By applying, candidates express their commitment to embracing these philosophies in their professional practice.

The Fargo Public School District is committed to maintaining a learning and working environment free from discrimination and harassment in all employment and educational programs, activities, and facilities. The District prohibits discrimination and harassment based on an individual’s race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, disability, age, or other status protected by law.