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Native American Liaison at RMS

Ruidoso Municipal Schools

Ruidoso Middle School - Ruidoso, New Mexico This job is also posted in Ruidoso Municipal Schools

Job Details

Job ID:

5914987

Application Deadline:

Posted until filled

Re-Posted:

Sep 08, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date:

To Be Determined

Job Description

Date:

September 4, 2026

Position:

Native American Liaison

Ruidoso Middle Schools

Qualifications:

High degree of knowledge of state and federal regulations pertaining to K-12 Education programs

Facilitate the success of Native American students by collaborating with school personnel

Ability to work with changing priorities, regulations and deadlines

Ability to analyze situations accurately and to recommend necessary action

Effective verbal and written communication skills

Effective staff and public relations skills

Effective skills in planning and organization

Ability to perform essential job functions and job task requirements

High School Diploma

Responsibilities:

Demonstrates sensitivity to the issues of Native American children and their families

Represents Ruidoso Schools in a positive manner, interacting with public, colleagues, and Native American children and families

Maintains regular contact with parents of Native American students to encourage school success and offer assistance as needed to promote school attendance, increase academic success, and address any school related issues

Communicates regularly with principal and school staff to identify areas of needed improvement and offer suggestions and develop solutions

Willingness to carry out assigned tasks and performance responsibility

Arranges for meetings, evaluations, appointments and other commitments between the school and the families

Maintains confidentiality

Is a resource person and advocate for Native American students, parents, and school staff

Provides direct support and resources for Native American students as needs are identified

Meets deadlines in a timely manner

Enhances communication between school staff and Mescalero Apache community

Assists in carrying out goals and objectives of the Ruidoso Municipal School Board of Education

Assists in carrying out activities of Native American education projects to ensure accomplishment of specified goals and objectives

Assists in providing staff training and cultural and traditional activities as needs are identified at the building level

Participates in staff training activities to improve identified skill areas

Provided professional development training regarding Native American culture and traditions to school staff on an annual basis Is an active building team member and assists on committees as needed

Other duties as assigned

Contract Period:

2026-27 School Year

Start Date:

As soon as applicable

Salary:

Per Ruidoso Municipal School District Salary Schedule

Application Process:

Application available online at www.ruidososchools.org or for more information contact:

Anthony Bastine, Principal at Ruidoso High Schools

bastinea@ruidososchools.org

(575) 630-7801

Or

Human Resources

HR@ruidososchools.org

200 Horton Circle

Ruidoso, NM 88345

(575) 630-7002

Application Deadline:

Until filled

Selection Process:

Selected applicants will be interviewed following initial screening of application materials submitted.

Ruidoso Municipal School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, religion, sex, marital status, or disability in compliance with federal and state laws.

Position Type:

Full-Time

Job Requirements

Citizenship, residency or work visa required