American Indian Program Assistant

American Indian Program Assistant

Job Title

American Indian Program Assistant (AIPA)

Reports To:

Joe Carrier and Building Principal

Supervises

Department/Program

American Indian Ed Dept.

FLSA Status

Assignment

12-Month                 X School Year                      School Year Plus    __________ Days

25 hours per week  ($18 – $20 per/hr DOQ)

JOB SUMMARY

The (AIPA) American Indian Program Assistant is a part time position that will serve as a connection between the district and (AI) American Indian students and their families. This position will assist with communication, planning, and support for our AI Students. The coordinator will prioritize areas of need for the AIPA to best serve our AI Students and Families

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

40% Provide support to students and their families to promote student success 

1. Assist the Coordinator at the Middle School and Area Learning Center with student and family related needs

2. Provide resources and support to AI students and families

3. Using information gathered,  the AIPA will schedule time with students and or student groups to work on success plans

4. Assist with a variety of communication methods to the students and families and when needed, do home visits

5. Provide support and assist Foster Parents, Grandparents, or other adults responsible for raising AI student(s)

6. Assist as needed with student field trips

25% Provide support for cultural classes, cultural activities and other events during the school year

1. Powwow, Young Artist Young Writers, FAFSA, College and Career Trips, Quiz Bowl, Drum Dance and AIPAC meetings

25%  Assist with 506, JOM and Racial-Ethnicity forms/Grant Applications

1. Assist the Coordinator with the Federal and State application processes

2. Communicate with White Earth Enrollment for eligibility and tribal enrollment

3. Assist building administrative assistants with eligibility forms

4. Organize 506, JOM and Ethnicity forms by eligible and ineligible

5. Create a checklist containing all students in question of eligibility

6. Other duties as assigned

10% Assist with the AI Department’s Website and Social Media postings

1. Work with our social media person to add postings throughout the year

2. Manage the AI Website to keep it up to date

CRITICAL SKILLS/EXPERTISE

Physical Involvement: 

1. Position requires occasional stooping, sitting, standing and stairwalking

2. Position requires occasional repetitive motions in using electrical equipment/computers 

Mental Involvement:

1. Independent action: Must be able to make quick decisions to ensure the safety of others

2. Must be able to stay calm when working with families, students and groups of people

3. Must be able to keep respect in mind when it comes to cultural content

4. Must be able to make priority decisions from data and student support meetings when working with staff, students and families

Working Conditions:

1. Occasional exposure to airborne pathogens/students who may have a cold or flu

2. Occasional noisiness in the hallways or distraction of people/students walking by the room

3. Occasional smudging with with medicinal plants/herbs

Minimum Qualifications

Education: 

1. 4 year Bachelor degree,  preferred

2. 2 year associate degree,  preferred

Experience: 

1. Working with students in the grades of 6-12

Special Knowledge, Skills, Certifications, Licensure Required:

1. A general understanding of the American Indian Culture, Language, History and Traditions

2. Willingness to learn about the American Indian Culture of Detroit Lakes area

This description describes the general nature and work expected of an individual assigned to this position.  Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as requested by their supervisor.  All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with a disability.

Human Resource Use:

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