Under the direction of the Director, Education Program Services, this role teaches and instructs students in culturally appropriate academic, social, behavioral, and other educational skills; counsels, disciplines and supervises to meet the individual needs of assigned students while evaluating student performance. This role oversees and coordinates the portfolio program for students and families and is responsible for the hiring, managing and professional development of the tutors and other assigned staff in the department. Serves as a bridge between students and off reservation schools to ensure that tutoring programs support accelerating student learning and experiences while championing the goals and priorities of the Tribe in a manner that reflects and upholds the Tribe’s vision, mission, and values.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Manages and codesigns revisions of current educational programs and initiatives provided by the department in accordance with applicable law and policy. Implements established programs and collaborates with staff and the Tribal community in the development of new culturally sustaining programs with curriculum objectives and goals aligned with adopted state standards and the 2040 Vision. Serves on working groups as directed. Meets with and provides support and information to parents on a case-by-case basis as needed.
2. Collaborates to implement language curricula and classes for the Summer Academy, tutoring programs, and other educational programs and initiatives. Supports the facilitation of various department events.
3. Confers with students, parents or guardians, and other staff to provide guidance and evaluation, encourage student achievement, or modify assignments or expectations related to the creation of the student portfolio. While evaluating and recording student progress, creates a learning space that is conducive to learning and establishes classroom goals or objectives in alignment with off reservations schools and prepares reports for parents or guardians.
4. Establishes and implements reasonable and culturally appropriate classroom rules and procedures governing student behavior and conduct; provides guidance, counseling and discipline to encourage students to meet standards of achievement and conduct; monitors student learning and behavior regularly and seeks assistance where appropriate.
5. Collects and interprets a variety of data; provides reports for administrative purposes. Maintains up to date schedules, lesson plans, attendance records, and grade records both electronically and in written format for assigned students and subjects. Directs the activities of assigned tutors based on the needs of the students.
6. Actively maintains parent contact through various channels to create a strong bond with the community.
7. Performs other duties as assigned to support the efficient operation of the department.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring and training employees; planning, assigning reviewing and directing work; evaluating and appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems. Makes hiring decisions and designs individual development plans with succession planning in mind for all key roles.
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution required.
Valid California Teaching Credential preferred.
Minimum three (3) years of experience working as a full-time teacher required.
Minimum three (3) years of direct supervisory experience required.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSA)
Must be willing and capable to learn the Serrano language.
Previous educational work in a tribal community with an understanding of teaching in culturally sustaining ways that enhance, and support student success is preferred.
Experience with instructional leadership, including demonstrated knowledge of curriculum, training design, assessment, culture building and developing along with leading teachers is required.
Excellent organization, time management and follow-up skills; high sense of urgency; demonstrated ability to successfully handle multiple projects concurrently; ability to work as a team is required.
Ability to communicate, write, and present effectively, and the demonstrated ability to be persuasive and interact with diverse audiences is required.
The ability to collect, analyze and interpret data is required.
REQUIRED LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS AND REGISTRATIONS
At the discretion of the San Manuel Tribal Gaming Commission, you may be required to obtain and maintain a gaming license.
Select One of the Following for Driving Responsibilities: Authorized Driver: Role requires operation or driving of Tribe-owned vehicles or driving patron vehicles. A valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record as determined by the insurance carrier is required.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/ WORKING CONDITIONS – ENVIRONMENT
The physical demands and working environment described here are representative of those that an employee encounters and must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Primary work environment is in a climate-controlled office setting.
Work requires travel to attend meetings, trade shows, and conferences.
Incumbents may be required to work evening, weekend and holiday shifts.
Must be able to work in a fast-paced, high-demand environment.
Strength sufficient to exert up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects and/or move up to 40 pounds occasionally.
Sedentary work: involves sitting most of the time. Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, and computer printer.
Physical activities that apply to the essential functions of the position are balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, talking, hearing, and repetitive motions.
Hearing sufficient to hear conversational levels in person, via videoconference and over the telephone.
Speech sufficient to make oneself heard and understood in person, in front of groups, in meetings, via videoconference and over the telephone.
Visual acuity that meets the requirements of the position: The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; expansive reading and visual inspection of employees, visitors or facility.
Mobility sufficient to safely move in an office environment, walk, stoop, bend and kneel, and enter, exit and operate a motor vehicle in the course of travel to promotional events, meetings, conferences, trade shows and San Manuel properties.
Endurance sufficient to sit, walk and stand for extended periods, and maintain efficiency throughout the entire work shift and during extended work hours.
The employee may be exposed to fumes or airborne particles including secondhand smoke.
Reasonable accommodation will be made in compliance with all applicable law.
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