American Indian Education Liaison

Job Summary:
Work closely with American Indian Education Coordinator to:

• Build and maintain positive connections between administration, staff, and families of American Indian students
• Manage student groups (small groups in buildings, larger intradistrict student groups, organize field trips and college visits
• Ensure American Indian students have access to support systems needed to succeed in the Rochester Public Schools.
• Provide training and resources for staff on Indigenous culture, history, and culturally responsive practices.
• Serve as a resource within the district on Indigenous education.
• Collaborate with counselors, school social workers, administrators and staff to provide support services
• Attend parent conferences and make home visits as requested
• Provide outreach services to parents of American Indian students.
• Assist new American Indian families with registration, orientation and follow-up services.
• Perform other tasks within the level of responsibility of position as assigned by the Coordinator.
• Develop and coordinate Higher Education collaboration with the district (Example: Get Ready for College and Career).
• Provide enrichment opportunities for students (American Indian literature, with an emphasis on vocabulary and reading comprehension).
• Work collaboratively with the American Indian Parent Committee

Additional responsibilities to include:
Involvement in Afterschool Programs during the school year (as necessary)

• Academic tutoring
• Work collaboratively with after school program coordinators
• Ongoing support, conflict mediation and resolution services
• Support for students in summer programming

Qualifications:

• Knowledge of community resources and agencies that support students and families.
• Understanding of educational programs and assistance within the school setting to support and sustain student progress and success in making transitions from one level to the next.

Commitment to Equity:
Rochester Public Schools is committed to diversifying its workforce to better reflect the community we serve. We believe the practices used in recruiting, interviewing, hiring, supporting, and promoting staff must include and honor, at every level, those who represent the diverse identities of our schools and community.
https://www.rochesterschools.org/equity-statement

Common and Shared Accountabilities for All Positions
Employees of the Rochester Public School District #535 are expected to support the goals, model and promote an environment that is respectful for all, and work collaboratively with other staff to focus on the needs of the learner. A quality, customer focus that conveys a welcome attitude, an adaptability to change, and a desire for continuous improvement is also expected of all employees. In addition, staff are to respect confidential matters, encourage a safe and secure environment throughout the schools, and be dependable and accountable employees.