What are the responsibilities and job description for the American Indian Studies/Indian Education Career Advisor/Clyde Boyd Middle School 2026-2027 position at Sand Springs Public Schools?
Position available for the 2026-2027 School Year
Position Title: American Indian Studies Specialist/Indian Education Career Advisor
Reports to: Indian Education Director (Lauren Rowley, Director)
Evaluation: Annually
Qualifications: Pass OSBI background check
Job Goal: Provide exceptional instruction to assigned students while working within the district's established policies and procedures.
Classification: Exempt
Position Summary:
Create a flexible program and a class environment favorable to learning and personal growth; establish effective rapport with pupils; motivate pupils to develop skills, attitudes, and knowledge needed to provide a good foundation for education following each pupil's ability; and establish good relationships with parents, staff members, and maintain a smooth relationship between the Native American community and the School District.
Job Specifications:
An individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements below represent the required knowledge, skill, and/or ability.
Essential Duties:
• Instruct pupils in citizenship and essential subject matter specified in the school district's state law and administrative regulations and procedures.
• Establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom. Treat pupils with respect and dignity.
• Evaluate pupils' academic and social growth, keep appropriate records, and prepare progress reports.
• Communicate with parents through conferences and other means to discuss pupils' progress and interpret the school program.
• Interacts with pupils, staff, and parents positively and professionally.
• Identifies pupil needs and cooperates with other professional staff members in assessing and helping pupils solve health, attitude, and learning problems.
• Establish rapport with pupils and provide a pleasant, safe, and orderly climate conducive to learning.
• Maintains professional competence through in-service education activities provided by the district and self-selected professional growth activities.
• Supervise and monitor students during out-of-classroom activities during the assigned working day (Indian Education field trips).
• American Indian College and Career Readiness teacher/advisor.
• Will meet with AISA Club for MS one time per week.
• Optional additional duties with stipend (Powwows, evening cultural activities, and fundraisers)
Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and/or Abilities Required):
• Native American Preference must be exercised. Public Law 93-638, The Indian Self Determination and Education Act of 1975, now directs “Indian Preference to be used in hiring for all Title VI and Johnson O’Malley vacancies.
• Knowledge of Native American history and culture
• A bachelor's in education or a related field is required.
• American Indian Studies
• Must possess the ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Must possess the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff, parents, and the community.
• Ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively with others, demonstrate self-discipline and initiative, and follow state and district guidelines.
Physical Demands: This is an overview intended for compliance with the ADA – it is not an exhaustive list of the duties to be performed. Reasonable accommodations may enable individuals to perform the essential functions of a specific position.
Regular Requirements: Stand for extended periods; walk; twist at the neck and trunk; bend and reach with hands and arms overhead, above the shoulder, and horizontally; repetitive use of fingers and hands to grasp and/or operate equipment and demonstrate lessons to students.
Occasional Requirements: Lift/move up to 25 pounds, ability to administer CPR
Visual Requirements: Close, color, peripheral, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus
Hearing/Speaking Requirements: Adequate to exchange information
Working Conditions and Physical Requirements:
The working conditions and physical requirements described here represent those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. The employee will also perform other reasonably related business duties assigned by the supervisor or appropriate administrator. Sand Springs Public Schools reserves the right to update, revise, or change job duties. This document is for communication only and is not intended to imply a written or implied employment contract. The Board of Education and the Superintendent may approve alternatives to the listed qualifications.
DISCLAIMER:
Requirements represent minimum levels of knowledge, skills, and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbent will possess the skills or aptitudes to perform each duty. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.