Tooele County School District
American Indian Education Program Liaison (Title VI Department)
Tooele County School District, Tooele, Utah, United States, 84074
Position Type:
Support Professional Employees/ Family Support Liaison
Date Posted: 7/15/2025
Location: Student Services Building
Closing Date: Open until filled
Job Title: Title VI American Indian Education Liaison Department:
Student Services - Federal Programs - Title VI Department
Position Summary The Title VI American Indian Education Liaison serves as a vital connection between American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) students, their families, the school district, and tribal communities. This role supports the academic success, cultural identity, and overall well-being of AI/AN students by advocating for their needs, coordinating culturally relevant programs, and ensuring compliance with Title VI of the Indian Education Act. The Liaison will support inclusive practices for promoting family engagement within the district and schools while also communicating to families and students the services and offerings available through the district and the community.
Key Responsibilities:
Serve as a liaison between American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) students, families, school staff, and tribal communities. Promote positive relationships and foster improved communication across schools, administrators, and educators with AI/AN families, tribal community leaders, and community partners. Share knowledge of the AI/AN culture with the school community to enhance and support AI/AN students' success in the school environment. Coordinate and facilitate culturally relevant academic and enrichment programs, events, and activities. Advocate for AI/AN students' academic, social, and emotional needs within the school system. Conduct attendance and academic monitoring for AI/AN students and assist with parental contacts. Plan, inform, and/or facilitate AI/AN family engagement, educational, and cultural enrichment activities through collaborative work with the tribal community leaders and/or tribal parent committee(s). Coordinate monthly cultural events for qualified Title VI students and their families, including quarterly cultural events in Wendover/Ibapah. Meet regularly with AI/AN students to review, support, and plan for students' individual academic and graduation progress/success. Provide ongoing research and guidance to students regarding post-secondary options, including application and scholarship opportunities. Encourage AI/AN students and their families' participation in school, district, and Student Services activities. Maintain open communication with administration, school teams, and families to work together to improve academic success, school attendance, and social-emotional needs of AI/AN students in the Tooele County School District. Connect with and access community and Tribal resources to enhance services provided by the district. Support the implementation of the district's Title VI American Indian Education Program, including data collection, reporting, and compliance. Hold a yearly Parents Advisory Committee Title VI meeting to incorporate family feedback and input to improve the overall Title VI program for AI/AN TCSD students. Attend state and district coordination and training meetings. Partner with local tribes and Native American Education programs. Prepare and submit annual reports to district and state offices. Perform other duties as assigned by the Federal Programs Director.
Additional Skills/Abilities Required:
Must have a valid driver's license (occasional traveling is required for this position); Travel between school sites and community locations is requred; Ability to work occasional evenings and summer hours; Experience working with Native American Education programs, diverse cultural populations, or similar multi-cultural organizations; Previous successful experience working with students and school educational teams; Proven ability to organize, coordinate, and facilitate program activities involving families and/or groups of students; Maintain consistent presence at assigned worksite and regular work hours; Professionally interact with students, staff, and the public; Comply with all district policies and procedures; Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing with students, parents, employees at all levels in the organization, and with others in the community; Ability to maintain confidentiality, understand, and follow data privacy rules and regulations related to students; Ability to be a self-starter, work independently, and proactively; Ability to use a variety of computer programs for data tracking, communications, reporting, etc.; Ability and proven record of reporting to work regularly and punctually.
Qualifications: Required: Must be 21 years of age or older. High school diploma or equivalent (submit copy within job application) Demonstrated knowledge of Native American cultures, histories, and contemporary issues. Ability to work effectively with students, families, educators, and tribal communities.
Preferred: Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Education, Native American Studies, Social Work, or related field (if applicable, submit copy within job application). Familiarity with the Title VI American Indian Education program and federal reporting requirements. Tribal affiliation or strong ties to Native communities (preferred but not required).
FLSA Status:
Exempt Support Professional Salary Schedule:
O1 from FY26 Support Professional Salary Schedule ($17.94/hr) Contract:
29 hours per week, Equal Pay, 177 contracted school days + 10 summer days Not Benefit Eligible
Date Posted: 7/15/2025
Location: Student Services Building
Closing Date: Open until filled
Job Title: Title VI American Indian Education Liaison Department:
Student Services - Federal Programs - Title VI Department
Position Summary The Title VI American Indian Education Liaison serves as a vital connection between American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) students, their families, the school district, and tribal communities. This role supports the academic success, cultural identity, and overall well-being of AI/AN students by advocating for their needs, coordinating culturally relevant programs, and ensuring compliance with Title VI of the Indian Education Act. The Liaison will support inclusive practices for promoting family engagement within the district and schools while also communicating to families and students the services and offerings available through the district and the community.
Key Responsibilities:
Serve as a liaison between American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) students, families, school staff, and tribal communities. Promote positive relationships and foster improved communication across schools, administrators, and educators with AI/AN families, tribal community leaders, and community partners. Share knowledge of the AI/AN culture with the school community to enhance and support AI/AN students' success in the school environment. Coordinate and facilitate culturally relevant academic and enrichment programs, events, and activities. Advocate for AI/AN students' academic, social, and emotional needs within the school system. Conduct attendance and academic monitoring for AI/AN students and assist with parental contacts. Plan, inform, and/or facilitate AI/AN family engagement, educational, and cultural enrichment activities through collaborative work with the tribal community leaders and/or tribal parent committee(s). Coordinate monthly cultural events for qualified Title VI students and their families, including quarterly cultural events in Wendover/Ibapah. Meet regularly with AI/AN students to review, support, and plan for students' individual academic and graduation progress/success. Provide ongoing research and guidance to students regarding post-secondary options, including application and scholarship opportunities. Encourage AI/AN students and their families' participation in school, district, and Student Services activities. Maintain open communication with administration, school teams, and families to work together to improve academic success, school attendance, and social-emotional needs of AI/AN students in the Tooele County School District. Connect with and access community and Tribal resources to enhance services provided by the district. Support the implementation of the district's Title VI American Indian Education Program, including data collection, reporting, and compliance. Hold a yearly Parents Advisory Committee Title VI meeting to incorporate family feedback and input to improve the overall Title VI program for AI/AN TCSD students. Attend state and district coordination and training meetings. Partner with local tribes and Native American Education programs. Prepare and submit annual reports to district and state offices. Perform other duties as assigned by the Federal Programs Director.
Additional Skills/Abilities Required:
Must have a valid driver's license (occasional traveling is required for this position); Travel between school sites and community locations is requred; Ability to work occasional evenings and summer hours; Experience working with Native American Education programs, diverse cultural populations, or similar multi-cultural organizations; Previous successful experience working with students and school educational teams; Proven ability to organize, coordinate, and facilitate program activities involving families and/or groups of students; Maintain consistent presence at assigned worksite and regular work hours; Professionally interact with students, staff, and the public; Comply with all district policies and procedures; Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing with students, parents, employees at all levels in the organization, and with others in the community; Ability to maintain confidentiality, understand, and follow data privacy rules and regulations related to students; Ability to be a self-starter, work independently, and proactively; Ability to use a variety of computer programs for data tracking, communications, reporting, etc.; Ability and proven record of reporting to work regularly and punctually.
Qualifications: Required: Must be 21 years of age or older. High school diploma or equivalent (submit copy within job application) Demonstrated knowledge of Native American cultures, histories, and contemporary issues. Ability to work effectively with students, families, educators, and tribal communities.
Preferred: Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Education, Native American Studies, Social Work, or related field (if applicable, submit copy within job application). Familiarity with the Title VI American Indian Education program and federal reporting requirements. Tribal affiliation or strong ties to Native communities (preferred but not required).
FLSA Status:
Exempt Support Professional Salary Schedule:
O1 from FY26 Support Professional Salary Schedule ($17.94/hr) Contract:
29 hours per week, Equal Pay, 177 contracted school days + 10 summer days Not Benefit Eligible