Native American Community Liaison

 POSITION: Native American Community Liaison (    

 LOCATION: Madras High School

 CLOSING DATE:  October 30, 2025               

 START DATE: November 3, 2025    

 HOURS: 8 hours/ day   

EMPLOYEE VALUE PROPOSITION              

Jefferson County School District is committed to seeing every student realize their full potential while receiving a top-tier education. Our small Central Oregon community is rich in culture and beauty, providing some of the greatest assets Oregon has to offer. You’ll find breathtaking views, an abundance of outdoor activities and plenty of unique and enriching community events. It’s the perfect place to make an impact on the world, one student at a time.

POSITION SUMMARY

Under direction, performs communication and instructional support work involving students, staff, parents and the community. Knowledge of school programs, the school communities and organizations, and available community services and resources in Jefferson County. Ability to work effectively with school staff, parents, the community, local organizations, and diverse socioeconomic groups.

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REQUIREMENTS:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Excellent interpersonal relationship skills
• Participation in District sponsored in-service activities
• Be at least 18 years of age
• Have standards of moral character as required of teachers(OAR 584-005-0005)

ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBLITIES:

• Visit student’s homes to explain school programs and promote a successful home-school Partnership.
• Works with organizations and committees to promote a successful community-school Partnership.
• Assists administration with the orientation of new teachers and on-going in-services for all staff, designed to increase staff awareness and understanding of community cultures and ideas.
• Provides assistance to school staff in establishing home-school communications.
• Assists administration and staff in efforts to improve attendance.
• Promotes parent/community involvement in school events and projects.
• Assists the administration in the implementation of a positive school-wide behavior plan.
• Assists in the organization of school-wide and community/school activities and events.
• Provides advice and leadership to student clubs as part of the work day as assigned.
• Attend district meetings as requested.
• Know and comply with all relevant policies.
• Maintain confidentiality regarding information related to students and their families.
• Be an appropriate role model for students in every possible way.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Regular attendance is an essential function of this position.

COMPENSATION

• Wage Schedule: $29.63-$36.41
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance, AD&D, Long term disability included (optional insurance available)
• Personal Days, sick days
• JCSD 509-J pays the employee's share (6%) of the Public Employees Retirement System Contribution

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:  Interested candidates are required to apply at the following link: http://jeffersonco.tedk12.com/hire to complete our online application which requires including a letter of interest and current resume.

*Employment contingent upon a successful outcome of Fingerprinting and Background check. (The $82.50 fee associated with criminal history record checks & fingerprinting, shall be the responsibility of the individual at the time of hire.)

Visit our website at: http://jcsd.k12.or.us/

Jefferson County School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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