Native American Program Manager - Welcome Center

ABOUT OUR DISTRICT:

The Syracuse City School District is undergoing a new phase of innovation and transformation with the goal of ensuring that all students graduate high school with the skills needed to be ready for college and career. For Syracuse, all means all - including students who fall behind or have been considered "hard to serve" for a host of reasons. The School Board and Syracuse community have charged the Superintendent with improving student achievement, and he is seeking a dedicated and diverse team of school leaders and teachers to partner with him in moving the district toward its goals. The Syracuse City School District represents 34 schools and 4 alternative education programs, serving 21,000+ students Pre-K-12 of whom 77% qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, 18% are served by the Office of Special Education and 78% are students of color.

 WHO WE WANT:

Successful SCSD educators are passionately committed to urban education and all in for Syracuse students. They:

• Believe strongly that all students can learn at high levels;
• Demonstrate commitment to serving urban students, schools or communities, and to closing the achievement gap;
• Demonstrate willingness to put the interests of students above all others;
• Actively contribute to a culture of high expectations in their school and district;
• Adapt seamlessly to the complexities of the urban school environment; and
• Follow current trends in education policy and research, including Common Core standards, comprehensive assessment systems and data-driven instruction.

 SPECIFIC DUTIES:

• Reporting to the Supervising Director of ENL, World Languages, Bilingual Education, and Native American Education Program, the Native American Program Manager supports the operation, implementation, and evaluation of the program. It is expected that the program manager will spend sixty percent of the time supporting the supervision of the program and forty percent of the time working with students and the community. The Native American Education Program Manager must effectively: 
• Research and maintain Native American curriculum & resources, arts, artifacts, books, pamphlets, and other related materials associated with Native American culture, language, and history;
• Review instruction, collect data, act as a liaison to other school programs and ensure their overall effectiveness;
• schedule and coordinate the activities of program instructors to ensure that all eligible and participating students have access to their expertise and knowledge;
• monitor the activities of all instructors in the program to ensure that the objectives, activities, and evaluations of the program are carried out;
• act as a liaison between the home and the district's Native American Education Program;
• conduct or plan necessary in-service training for all personnel employed by the program, as needed;
• provide guidance and implement program initiatives that will encourage and enhance the development of the Native American self-concept and awareness;
• ensure that all paperwork, reports, data, and records necessary for the proper implementation and evaluation of the program are maintained and submitted at the appropriate times;
• supervise the scheduling and arrangements of field trips for program participants;
• coordinate at least one Career/College Night per year; and
• perform additional related duties as required.

WORKING HOURS:

This position will work 10 months per year.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• This position should have a strong background in, and knowledge of the culture, history, and beliefs of Native Americans; and
• The candidate should have personal experience in effectively working and communicating directly with Native American students and adults and have a genuine interest in the teaching and preserving Native American heritage;
• A bachelor's degree in education or related field is desirable.
• Preference will be given to candidates of Native American descent as stipulated in the Indian Education Program guidelines.
• The candidate should have their own transportation to accommodate services at different SCSD sites.
• The candidate should have prior demonstration of exemplary attendance.
• The successful candidate will be required to pass a fingerprint-based background check, at the cost of $102.50 to the candidate.
• City Residents are encouraged to apply!

 SALARY/SALARY RANGE:

• The current starting salary for the Native American Education Program Manager is pursuant to the Unit 12 handbook.