Education Specialist

Job Code: 25-3041

Salary: $15.63 – $38.27

Status: Full-time, Term (Sept.-June), Permanent, Non-exempt

Location: Ionkwakiohkwaróron

Department: ED - Youth Services

Reports To: Youth Service Manager

Telecommute: No

 Fleet: Yes

Summary: Under the direction of the Youth Services Program Manager, the Youth Services Educational Specialist is responsible for assisting eligible/enrolled clients with Tribal Learning Assistance Program (TLAP).

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following: 

• Identify and recruit eligible students for TLAP/Youth Services.
• Meet face to face with TLAP students and/or virtually; assisting them to create an Individual Success Plan (ISP);
• Plans course content and method of tutorial instruction specific to the youth in need, in correlation to the student’s individual success plan.
• Assist with study skills and strategies such as note taking, preparing for exams, time management and organizational skills.
• Track and maintain TLAP client files in accordance of PL 102-477 regulations.
• Attend all staff meetings as well as meetings with other programs that serve our target schools as scheduled.
• Work and align with the mission statement associated with prospective school district.
• Create and provide a positive working relationship with teachers, school personnel, guidance department, clients and parents.
• Act as a liaison with other educational services within the Education Division and programs of the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe.
• Monitor attendance and progress reports of clients for quarterly reporting; keep documents secured.
• Prepare and submit weekly, quarterly reports and final reports to the Youth Services Program Manager for the PL 102-477 Plan.
• Reports should consist of but not limited to; a list of clients, attendance, completed ISP’s, grades, progress reports, concerns and/or accomplishments; also include any recommendations for referrals.
• Ability to input daily case notes, complete progress monitoring and client success plans through a client management system.
• Attend any and all necessary training(s)
• Chaperone and supervise clients on various educational enrichment trips, college visits and/or activities, which provide career exploration, career exposure, and college readiness for clients.
• Assist clients in their college planning, assist with filling out applications for testing and college/career applications.
• Plan, coordinate and implement program activities, including incentive programs.
• Assist in the coordination, planning and implementation of the Summer Academies.
• Ensure that safety of the students are a priority while chaperoning trips and events.
• Record daily notes on staff, students, and presenters to assess program success, needs, and to evaluate and make recommendations by the end of the program.
• Exhibits leadership skills, dependability, patience, punctuality, teamwork, self-control, and enthusiasm.
• Other job duties not listed and assigned by Youth Service Manager.

Supervisory Responsibilities: To represent the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe’s Education Division and Youth Services Program. Responsible for the supervision of clients in the classroom and while chaperoning field trips and students.

Qualification Requirements: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Due to the sensitive nature of information obtained, must maintain strict confidentiality at all times. Must be willing and able to travel and work evenings and weekends.

Education and/or Experience: 

• Associate’s degree (A. A.) from a two-year College or a two-year Certificate Program in related field, AND
  • One (1)-year experience working with Native American students in a tutorial capacity, AND
  • Three (3) month supervisory experience

PREFERRED

• Bachelor’s degree (B. A.) from four-year College/University in related field, AND
  • Six (6) months’ experience working with Native American students in a tutorial capacity
  • One (1) year supervisory experience.

Other Skills and Abilities: Strong oral and written communication skills required. Must have excellent computer skills including word, excel, and experience with varying databases. Knowledge of the Haudenosaunee culture and traditions. Mohawk language is desired.

Reasoning Ability: Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license in accordance with the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe’s Fleet Policy.

The successful candidate must pass a drug test and criminal background check prior to employment.