Coordinator of Indian Education

Join the Duluth Public Schools team, where we work to inspire every student to achieve their potential and prepare students to lead productive, fulfilling lives. 

Summary:
Duluth Public Schools is seeking an individual to plan, implement and administer all aspects of the Indian Education programs in order to achieve optimum educational and personal development of Indian students. Serves as the principal liaison between the school district, the Indian Parent Committee and the community. Supports American Indian students’ education by incorporating community-based cultural values.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Requires a minimum of a baccalaureate degree in education, Indian Studies, social science, or a closely-related field and at least one year of experience in a supervisory role in a school district or social service agency working with the Indian community, parents and students of the same or similar heritage; or an equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience necessary to successfully perform the essential functions of the work.

Skill Requirements:

• Verbal and written communication skills, including giving presentations, report writing, and grant writing. 
• Basic MS-Office applications, especially MS-Word. 
• Interpersonal skills for working with parents, the community, and within the District.

Knowledge Requirements:

• American Indian Community. 
• Federal and State laws that affect Indian people. 
• Tribal programs that affect Duluth Indians..

In addition to rewarding career opportunities, Duluth Public Schools offers an excellent benefit package to employees who are hired into positions scheduled to work 24 hours/week or more. Benefits include, but are not limited to the following:
 
Medical/Prescription Drug Plan with Health Reimbursement Arrangement

• Single Coverage – District pays 100% of premium (FREE) + contributes $2,612.50 into HRA annually
• Family Coverage – District pays 75% of premium (25% employee contribution) + contributes $5,225.00 into HRA annually

Dental Plan

• Single Coverage – District pays 100% of Basic premium (FREE)
• Family Coverage – District pays 25% of Premium

Life Insurance    

• District provides minimum of $50,000 of life insurance at no cost, employee may purchase supplemental life insurance

 Long Term Disability

• District-provided at no cost to employee

Flexible Spending Accounts

• Employees may elect to contribute on a pre-tax basis to Health Flexible Spending Accounts and Dependent Care Accounts

Retirement

• The District contributes 7.25% of your total salary in the Public Employees Retirement Association) pension plan.
• Employees may also elect to participate in Tax-Shelter Annuity options.

Time Off

• Each bargaining unit contract defines time off provisions such as holidays, sick/personal leave, vacation, etc. 

Contact Information:
If you have any questions, please contact Human Resource at 218-336-8722 or email noncerthr@isd709.org