Cortez K-12 Native American District Coordinator & Liaison

MONTEZUMA CORTEZ SCHOOL DISTRICT RE-1

Position:  K-12 Native American District Coordinator & Liaison

About Us:  Montezuma-Cortez Mission and Values

Our district is dedicated to ensuring all our students reach their potential and graduate ready for college and career.  Everything we do is guided by our mantra. Every Student. Every Day.

Together we are:

• Growing our team of effective and committed educators
• Creating a culture of high expectations
• Respecting our diversity
• Inspiring community trust and support
• Building pathways to successful futures

We are committed to developing a team of effective educators who are dedicated to closing the achievement gap in a high-need, diverse community of learners and this position is critical to meeting that commitment. We are privileged to serve all of our Native American students, including those from the Ute Mountain Ute Tribe and the Navajo Tribe, which contributes greatly to the cultural richness of our community and schools. 

POSITION SUMMARY:  We are looking for a passionate, qualified educator who is interested in supporting our Native American students.  The District Native American Coordinator and Liaison will work with district and school staff to develop systems and processes that help support Native American students be college and career ready.  In addition, this person will work with Native American families and Tribal entities to build a partnership with a focus on supporting our Native American youth.  This person will assist in creating culturally relevant learning environments.

TYPICAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

Systems of Student Supports

• Review instruction, curriculum, assessments and culture & climate for cultural bias
• Work with district curriculum director and principals to develop a system of student supports for Native American students that helps improve academic achievement and student engagement outcomes
• Monitor academic achievement and programming for Native American students
• Provide guidance to students, parents and families to support students’ college and career goals
• Analyze Native American student data regularly and create action plans to address areas of concern and to strength areas of growth

Training and Capacity Building

• Mentor, coach and train paraprofessionals and other staff working directly with Native American students
• In collaboration with the director of curriculum and principals, review professional development offerings and provide recommendations for training staff on cultural relevance, cultural equity, and historical trauma

Accountability

• Lead Native American Parent Advisory Committee and increase attendance of Tribal Members
• Facilitate the process for completing the Indian Policies and Procedures (IPP) report and presentation to Tribal members
• Collaborate with key stakeholders in the development and implementation of the Title VI grant
• Lead Native American parent and student focus groups and survey Native American parents yearly

Tribal, Family and Community Engagement

• Work with Native American families and Tribal Entities regularly throughout the year
• Facilitate parent nights and other community engagement activities and provide liaison support to Native American families

Candidate Profile

Essential Physical Demands:

• Frequent viewing of computer monitor or laptop screen; use of mouse and keyboard
• Sitting for an extended period of time

Reports to: Director of Curriculum and Instruction

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. This job description is not intended to create any express or implied contract of employment or expectancy of continued employment for any definite term.