Summary of Functions

Develop and implement out-of-school programs for students in 6^th through 12^th grades.  Act as liaison between student-school-parents.  Communicate with all parties to coordinate services to reach goals of camas.

Two positions; one that coordinates grades 6-8, and one that coordinates grades 9-12.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Understands, upholds, and utilizes policies/procedures of the program.
• Manage out-of-school programs in the Camas Learning Center.
• Assist students with homework or classwork assignments.
• Work through scheduled programs with the students.
• Provide rides to and from the Learning Center and home.
• Provide positive social interaction for students in the center.
• Schedule weekly and monthly incentive outings.
• During the summer months will oversee the Recreational Leadership Program.
• Supervise evening and weekend activities as required.
• Create strategies to improve students’ academic performance.
• Monitor Learning Center computer use and updates.
• Maintains daily contact with teachers and Learning Center staff.
• Communicate with Supervisor, staff, and school regarding Center concerns.
• Must be willing to gain certification and participate in outdoor activities such as but not limited to rock climbing, rafting, water safety, etc.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Other

The above duties and responsibilities are not an all-inclusive list but rather a general representation of the duties and responsibilities associated with this position. The duties and responsibilities will be subject to change based on organizational needs and/or as deemed necessary by the supervisor.

Education

• High School Diploma, Some College Education preferred.

Experience

No experience required for this job.

Skills

• Working knowledge of Microsoft programs and other computer software.
• Proficient understanding of Middle and high school level math, English, and science.
• Ability to work and communicate with students in grades 6 through 12.
• Ability to work within a team successfully.
• Be committed and dependable.
• A community member with strong Kalispel cultural ties is preferred.
• Understanding of and respect for working in Native communities.

Other Requirements

• Responsible for maintaining consistent, regular good attendance.
• Work nights, weekends, and holidays as required.
• Obtain and maintain a work permit level 3.
• Maintain Confidentiality.
• WA State background check through Cusick schools.
• Food handler’s permit.
• Current CPR and First Aid certificate.
• Valid Driver’s License and insurability under the Tribal vehicle/equipment insurance plan.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential function of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel. Reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to climb or balance. The employee is occasionally required to sit and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 40 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 to 70 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to tobacco smoke, flashing lights, and loud noises as found in a casino setting. The employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, repetitive motions, extreme cold or extreme heat. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Hiring Preference

The Kalispel Tribe of Indians is an Equal opportunity employer. Consistent with federal law, the Kalispel Tribe of Indians applies Indian preference in employment. It is the policy of the Kalispel Tribe of Indians to give preference in hiring, promotions, and transfers into vacant positions to qualified applicants in the following order: 1) Kalispel Tribal Members; 2) Spouses of an enrolled Kalispel Tribal Member; 3) enrolled members of other Indian Tribes; 4) all other applicants.

Disclaimer: Certain Licenses and Certification requirements can be obtained once hired.

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