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/Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s Degree in Content, Education, or a closely related field is required. 

• A minimum of three (3) years of experience in a student-facing educational setting is required. 

• A minimum of three (3) years working in a tribal education setting is preferred. 

• A minimum of five (5) years of direct supervisory experience is required. 

• Must be willing and capable to learn the Serrano language. 

• Demonstrated commitment to students and learning.  

• Experience with adult learning theories and professional development programming is required. 

• Demonstrated educational philosophy and methods that encourage the development of active and lifelong learning. 

• Exceptional understanding of a progressive approach to instruction and academic counseling and a wide knowledge of the most innovative, culturally sustaining, and successful instructional methods is required. 

• Excellent relationship-building and management skills.  

• Strong problem-solving and consensus-building abilities.  

• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills with demonstrated ability to write clearly and persuasively.  

• Excellent organization, time management and follow-up skills; high sense of urgency; demonstrated ability to successfully handle multiple projects concurrently; ability to lead a team.  

• Strong community-building skills.  

• Demonstrated personal leadership responsibility.  

Certificates/Licenses/Registrations

• A qualified candidate/employee must have and maintain a valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record as determined by the enterprise’s insurance carrier.

• As a condition of employment, incumbents are required to pass pre-employment screening including Live-Scan fingerprinting and tuberculosis (TB) testing.