Susanville Indian Rancheria: Education Program Director
OPENING DATE OF ANNOUNCEMENT: September 25, 2024
CLOSING DATE OF ANNOUNCEMENT:
October 25, 2024
POSITION TITLE: Education Program Director
SUPERVISES: Yes
STARTING SALARY: $36.57 – $ $45.70
Depending upon experience and education.
GRADE: 16 – Exempt
NUMBER OF POSITIONS: 1
STATUS: Permanent
HOURS: Full Time
BENEFITS: Highly competitive package *See below
SUBJECT TO P.L. 101-630: Yes
GENERAL STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITIES:
Under the general direction of the Tribal Administrator, the Education Programs Director will be responsible for maintaining the coordination, implementation, and administration of all enrichment and academic programs for the Susanville Indian Rancheria. Overall responsibilities include program development and management, fiscal management, participation in staff development, and offsite collaborations. The Education Programs Director will provide a safe, nurturing, and well-supervised after school and summer program; be the liaison with parents, collaborators, school management, volunteers, and visitors to display the program positively. This individual will strive to meet the unique needs of the Tribal community by creating and fostering community wide agency partnerships to enhance and balance the Tribal family needs while respecting their cultural diversity and heritage and to promote access and equity to all education programs for Tribal children, youth, and families.
This position works with children and is therefore subject to P.L. 101-630.
This position is grant funded. Continued employment is contingent upon renewed grant funding.
SPECIFIC AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Ensures that the programs under the Education Programs Department facilitate and support a range of services to the tribal community and families, and makes referrals as necessary, that bring a special focus on family, education, and cultural activities.
- Ensures that the Education Programs Department is administered and implemented according to the applicable grants and ensures compliance with the grant regulations and policies.
- Creates and implements fun, engaging developmentally appropriate activities in the areas of common core, character development, project-based learning, fitness and recreation, academics, enrichment, and cultural learning.
- Design a program schedule together with the staff that includes educational, enrichment, recreational and cultural activities that align with SIR and school district requirements.
- Works with, develops, leads, mentors, and supervises youth in grades TK-12 in small and large groups.
- Communicates effectively and in a professional manner with school administrators, school staff and parents on a regular basis regarding program activities.
- Consults with parents to collect input into program operations via a Parent Advisory Committee and coordinates parent training as needed.
- Responsible for the orientation, on-going in-service training, and continued staff development for the Education Department staff.
- Attends regional in-services, training, and workshops as required and needed.
- Establishes and maintains community partnerships that share SIR’s educational programs plans and objectives.
- Coordinates program interests with other Indian education programs that provide services to Native American students.
- Works with the grants writer in administering current funding source requirements and pursuing grant opportunities for furthering the goals and objectives of the Education Department.
- Ensures that all educational programs meet or exceed the stated goals and objectives.
- Provides the Tribal Business Council with a monthly Education Department Report.
- Other duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
A. Must be able to demonstrate leadership ability to supervise and coordinate teams to work cooperatively at all levels within the organization and in the wider community.
B. Must possess positive and supportive supervisory skills.
C. Understanding of Community Development and issues facing Native American families.
D. Ability to deal effectively with people and organizations which requires tact, courtesy, discretion, resourcefulness, and good judgment in handling functions of a sensitive nature.
E. Ability to use initiative and independent judgment within tribal program and policy guidelines.
F. Ability to work well under pressure.
G. Knowledge of grant administration and budget oversight.
H. Ability to work with County child and family agencies.
I. Effective written and verbal communication skills.
J. Ability to travel for training.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
1.Must have a high school diploma or equivalent from an accredited high school.
2.Must have a valid California driver’s license or license from current residence state.
3.Must pass P.L. 101-630 background check.
4.Must pass a pre-employment drug test.
5.Must have a valid CPR card or be able to obtain one within ninety (90) days of hire.
6. Must have a Bachelor’s Degree in child development, social services, or human services, or a Multiple Subject Teaching Credential.
7. Must be twenty-one (21) years of age or older and have been a licensed driver for at least three (3) years.
8.Must have two (2) years of managerial or supervisory level experience directly working with a diverse range of children, youth, and families.
9. Must have two (2) years of experience working with children in educational programs.
10. Must have experience in researching, planning, coordinating, and facilitating community events, activities, and programs.
WORKPLACE ENVIRONMENT:
- PHYSICAL SAFETY: The work is sedentary. Typically, the employee may sit comfortably to do the work. However, there may be some walking, standing, bending, carrying of light items, driving an automobile, etc. No special physical demands are required to perform the work.
- WORKING ENVIRONMENT: Regular exposure to favorable conditions such as those found
in a normal office.
PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS:
•Uphold all principles of confidentiality.
•Adhere to all professional and ethical behavior standards.
•Interact in an honest, trustworthy and respectful manner with employees, visitors and vendors.
•Participate in departmental staff meetings, quality management activities, cultural and educational programs.
•Comply with policies and procedures.
•Display respect and understanding of Susanville Indian Rancheria’s traditions and values.
•The way the employee relates to fellow employees, customers and visitors is considered parallel in importance to technical knowledge and ability.
•Any attitude or behavior that will tarnish the name or reputation of the Susanville Indian Rancheria will not be tolerated and is subject to disciplinary action.
PREFERENCE POLICY:
1st Preference: Enrolled member of a Federally Recognized Tribe.
2nd Preference: Documented proof of Veteran Status, i.e. DD-214, Veterans Benefit Card.
3rd Preference: All other applicants.
SIR BENEFITS PACKAGE:
The Susanville Indian Rancheria offers its full-time employees a highly competitive benefits package, including: annual cost-of-living increases (based on SSA COLA); eligibility for annual merit increases; twelve paid holidays; thirteen days paid sick leave; up to twenty-six days paid annual leave (depending on length of service); maternity leave; paternity leave; affordable group health, dental, vision, and life insurance; and 401(k) retirement plan.
HOW TO APPLY AND APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:
All applicants are required to submit a Susanville Indian Rancheria/ Lassen Indian Health Center application. Applications can be found on our website at: www.sir-nsn.gov/human-resources/(SIR – LIHC – Gaming Commission Application for Employment P.L. 101-630 Requirements) or picked up at 745 Joaquin Street, Susanville, CA.
Only complete applications will be considered. For your application to be considered complete you must attach the following:
1. Completed Susanville Indian Rancheria/Lassen Indian Health Center Application.
2. Copy of your High School Diploma AND College Degree or transcripts documenting
your graduation or completion of your Degree.
3. Copy of your valid Driver’s License.
4. Copy of any other certifications required.
5. Copy of Tribal Card, if claiming Indian Preference.
6. Copy of DD214 or other proof of Veteran status, if claiming Veteran’s Preference.
4. An additional statement on how you meet each Minimum and Additional Qualification and Knowledge, Skills and Abilities.
Complete applications can be dropped off in person to the Human Resources Office at 745 Joaquin Street, Susanville, California, Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.
They may also be emailed to [email protected] or faxed to 530.251.1895 or mailed to he above address. All applications must be received by 5:00 pm Pacific Standard Time on the closing date of the announcement.
