Student Specialist

JOB SUMMARY

This is a highly responsible position is a program that takes place on a federally recognized American Indian Reservation and serves the Native American community. The Student Specialist will focus on students in K-8th grade to develop and implement solid academic learning and habits, positive interpersonal and social skills. The focus of the program is academic and cultural, incorporating a whole child approach. This position shall also assist the other program staff with other school aged students as needed.

ESSENTIAL AND MARGINAL FUNCTIONS

Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following: Responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Conduct an individual assessment of each School aged student to analyze the status of Developmental Asset attainment. Analyze assessments at intervals throughout the school year with support of JOM Department Manager.
• Collaborate with JOM Department Manager, program staff, and local community schoolteachers to ensure students are progressing with literacy, math, and pertinent school subject's benchmarks. Set goals and objectives with each student and monitor progress regularly.
• Assists students, individually and in small groups, with lesson assignments (e.g. reading stories, listening to students reading, language, spelling, facilitating activities, motor perception programs, colors, number charts, checks homework, etc.) for the purpose of presenting and/or reinforcing learning concepts and reaching their academic goals and potential.
• Help students to develop academic, social, coping skills to be more successful in school and in their community. Review school lesson content with students to assist with daily homework completion, re-teach concepts as needed. Support organizational skills and model grit mindset to increase resiliency and grow intrinsic motivation.
• Carry out programming that engages youth in hands on interactive and relevant experiences gauged towards building life skills, social development, giving back to the community, leadership, career exploration, character building, ease of adapting to life challenges and developing interests in various modalities.
• Model caring, fairness, courtesy, respect and active listening. Maintain positive interactions with youth, show concern for students' emotional and physical wellbeing. Always provide leadership and supervision to children, serving as a positive role model.
• Initiate and maintain communication with parents or guardians concerning student progress or issues in a timely and on-going manner. Motive parents/guardians to be supportive and involved in their children's school and education plus their social and personal growth and development.
• Be willing to obtain clearances at the local school district to tutor in person at the schools for the students enrolled in the program, facilitate support of local Native & Indigenous Clubs on school campuses.
• Be able to engage in exploring and sharing the history, culture, and traditions of Southern California Tribes, particularly Pauma's story, with the students.

Plans menus according to a fixed budget and following guidelines on nutrition and healthy eating and according to student dietary needs. Prepares, cooks and serves food to students daily. Cleans and maintain food service equipment and facilities. Observe safety and security procedures, report potentially unsafe conditions. Purchase groceries and supplies, clean the kitchen, and wash dishes and utensils. Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

College graduate with a BA in Education preferred; similar or related degree may be considered.

Experience:

Four years of successful work experience for Middle School age students in the areas of teaching, curriculum development, and adolescent leadership development.

Preferences:

Cultural Awareness/Knowledge of Southern California tribes; and/or; Complete approved class(s) within first year of employment on Southern California tribal communities. Some classes may be exchanged for relevant workshops and community gatherings to acquire knowledge and experience of local tribes, at the discretion of the Committee and JOM Manager.

Skills and Abilities:

Strong organizational skills, ability to prioritize work and coordinate with others. Strong interpersonal skills, communication, and public relations. High energy. Dependability and dedicated to high achievement.

Other Requirements:

Must have a valid California Driver License. Must commit to receiving a Class B License withing 30 days of hire Must pass a security background check and drug screening

WORKING CONDITIONS

Environmental Conditions :

Office environment; exposure to computer screens; extensive contact with employees and the public. use of computer keyboards and computer screens.

Physical Conditions:

Office environment; exposure to computer screens; extensive contact with employees and the public. Essential and marginal functions require ability to perform the job functions with or without accommodation, such as the ability to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time, light to moderate lifting, and moderate use of computer keyboards and computer screens.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

At-will. Pauma is a

Drug Free Workplace:

All new employees must pass a pre-employment drug screen as well as participate in random drug testing during the course of their employment.

Background Checks:

Criminal and civil background checks required, including compliance with Megan's Law.

Hiring Preference:

The Pauma Band of Mission Indians exercises American Indian hiring preference to members of the Pauma Tribe and members of other federally recognized tribes who present proof of eligibility for Indian preference (25 USC 472).

Application Process:

Email - ccollazo@pauma-nsn.gov - résumé and cover letter to the Pauma Tribal Office. In addition to these documents, please include as appropriate: university transcripts, applicable certificates, and letters of reference.

Pay:

$21.00 - $28.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person