Education Specialist

Tribal School

Department of Human Services

Hourly Wage: $30.56/Regular/Full-Time

The Education Specialist is a professional position in the Yakama Nation Tribal School. The job of the Education Specialist is done for the purpose of providing support to the instructional process by serving as a teacher with specific responsibility for supervising students within the classroom and other assigned areas; developing lesson plans and delivering group and individual student instruction within established curriculum guidelines; collaborating with other teachers, other professional staff, and administrators in addressing instructional and/or classroom issues; and responding to a wide range of inquiries from students, parents or guardians regarding instructional program and student progress.

Examples of Work Performed:

• Adapts classroom work for the purpose of providing students with instructional materials that address individualized learning plans within established lesson plans.
• Administers developmental testing programs, subject specific assessments, etc. for the purpose of assessing student competency levels and/or developing individual learning plans.
• Advises parents and/or legal guardians of student progress for the purpose of communicating expectations; student's achievements; developing methods of improvement and/or reinforcing classroom goals in the home environment.
• Assesses student progress towards objectives, expectations, and/or goals for the purpose of providing feedback to students, parents, and administration.
• Collaborates with instructional staff, other school personnel, parents and a variety of community resources for the purpose of improving the overall quality of student outcomes, achieving established classroom objectives in support of the school improvement plan.
• Demonstrates methods required to perform classroom and/or subject specific assignments for the purpose of providing an effective program that address individual student requirements.
• Directs assistant teachers, student teachers, instructional assistants, volunteers and/or student workers for the purpose of providing an effective classroom program and addressing the needs of individual students.
• Responds to emergency situations for the purpose of resolving immediate safety concerns and/or directing to appropriate personnel for resolution.
• Implements academic, behavior, health and nutrition plan (e.g. literacy activities, stories, songs, math/science activities, art, etc.) For the purpose of ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, established guidelines and performance standards and encouraging parent involvement.
• Instructs students for the purpose of improving their success in academic, interpersonal and daily living skills through a defined course of study.
• Performs other related duties as assigned, for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.
• Prepares a variety of written materials (e.g. grades, attendance, anecdotal records, etc.) for the purpose of documenting student progress and meeting mandatory requirements.
• Reports incidents (e.g. fights, suspected child abuse, suspected substance abuse, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining personal safety of students, providing a positive learning environment and adhering to Education Code and school policies.
• Responds to inquiries from a variety of sources (e.g. other teachers, parents, administrators, etc.) for the purpose of resolving issues, providing information and/or direction.
• Other duties as assigned.
  

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of pertinent laws, codes, policies and/or regulations, personnel procedures, and standard business practices.
• Skill to perform multiple and technical tasks with a potential need to upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions.
• Ability to operate standard office equipment and a variety of software applications.
• Ability to facilitate a number of activities, meetings, agendas and/or events.
• Ability to investigate complex problems.
• Ability to enforce discipline policies, rules, and regulations.
• Ability to write documents following a prescribed format and present information to others.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Ability to routinely gather, collate and/or classify data using job-related equipment.
• Ability to be flexible to work with others in a wide variety of circumstances.
  

• Ability to analyze issues and create action plans with independent problem solving.
• Ability to meet scheduled deadlines.
• Ability to adapt to changing work priorities.
• Ability to work independently under broad organizational guidelines to achieve unit objectives.
• Ability to demonstrate a high degree of personal integrity and be able to maintain strict confidentiality.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in Education or related field.
• Two years of job related experience is required.
• Valid Washington State Teaching Certificate with endorsement and/or special Emergency Endorsement and maintenance of a valid certificate as required.
• Required to pass pre-employment drug test.
• Required to pass background and fingerprint check in accordance to Yakama Nation Tribal School policy.
• Must possess a valid Washington State Driver's License with the ability to obtain a Yakama Nation Tribal Driving Permit.
• Must possess a current First Aid/CPR card.
• Must have no history of child abuse or neglect and drug or alcohol abuse.
• Enrolled Yakama Preference, but all qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.
  

Preferred Requirements:

• Master's Degree in Education or related field.
  

NOTICE TO APPLICANTS: The Yakama Nation is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

PRE-EMPLOYMENT DRUG TEST: Is required for Pre-Employment with the Yakama Nation. During employment, tribal employees are also subject to random testing (YN Personnel Policy Manual, Chapter 2.9.6, Section (a), (g), Alcohol and Drug-Free Workplace Policy).

TRAINEE: The Yakama Nation reserves the right to practice Indian Preference by selecting an Indian applicant as a trainee at a reduced pay rate than announced. A training plan is developed to assist employee to reach required qualification requirements and performance level. After completing training plan, work performance will be evaluated. Upon satisfying qualification requirements, employee will obtain entry level pay.

INDIAN PREFERENCE: In efforts to practice Self-Determination, the Yakama Nation grants Indian Preference for employment, promotions, and transfers to its employees and qualified applicants as appropriate. This may limit career opportunities for non-Indian applicants and candidates.

Preference for employment will be granted to qualified individuals meeting minimal qualification criteria in the following order pursuant to the YN Personnel Policy Manual Section 2.1.3:

• 10-points= Enrolled member of Yakama Nation.
• 8-points= Indian (enrolled) spouse of an enrolled Yakama member.
• 6-points= Other Indian (member of a federally recognized tribe).
• 8-points= Indian (enrolled) descendant of enrolled Yakama member.
• 2-points= Non-Indian spouse of an enrolled Yakama member.
• 0-points= Non-Indian.

Personnel Policy Manual Section 2.1.4:

• Positions funded under non-638 federal funding: 8-points= Indian (member of a federally recognized tribe).

VETERAN PREFERENCE: Is pursuant to Section 402 of the Vietnam Era Veteran's Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974. For verification, must provide a copy of honorable DD-214.

Application points using the weighted point factor system: Disabled Veterans receive 10 points; All other Veteran's receive 5 points.

IMMIGRATION: If selected for employment with the Yakama Nation, you will be required to provide documentation stating you are authorized to work in the United States.

SELECTIVE SERVICE: All males born after December 31, 1959 must be registered with the Selective Service. To our knowledge, you may sign up at the U.S. Postal Service in your local area.

TO APPLY: https://yakama.isolvedhire.com/ Yakama Nation Human Resources, P. O. BOX 151, Toppenish WA 98948.

Phone: (509) 865-5121, X4387, X4833. Fax: (509) 865-8777 email: ynapplications@yakama.com

If you are mailing or faxing application, please state Job Announcement No. on your cover sheet.

Questions, please call the YN Human Resource Office.